The Rocher de Turlande is a viewpoint made of pink quartz overlooking the Truyère gorges. The rocky ridge of the Rocher de Turlande is 38 metres high and towers over the Truyère gorge valley.
Anyone planning Paulhenc as a destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and History
The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Turlande was built as a castle chapel in the second half of the 13th century.
Since 31 December 1996, the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Turlande has been listed in its entirety as a historic monument.
The Église Saint-Saturnin has also been listed in its entirety as a historic monument since 10 February 1997.
The defensive ditch and the medieval motte of Turlande are accessible.
Landscape and Golf
Golf du Battut has a 9-hole course measuring 1,872 metres, with a par of 32.
Golf du Battut overlooks a large reservoir and offers views of the surrounding landscape.
Hole 4 at Golf du Battut offers unobstructed views of the Truyère.
Experiences
The Mini ferme du lac in Paulhenc allows visitors to get to know animals such as donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits and llamas.
The “Mini Farmer” workshop lasts two hours; participation is intended for children aged six and over, and reservations are required.
The workshop includes feeding and brushing the animals, caring for the enclosures and tending to the animals.
At the Mini ferme du lac, guided tours and free time in the adventure park are available by reservation.
Seasonal visits to the Chapelle de Turlande are scheduled for Wednesday and Sunday afternoons, allowing visitors to see the inside of the chapel and the elevated viewpoint.
There are routes for hiking and mountain biking in Paulhenc.
Regional Routes and Cuisine
In Cantal, visitors can explore the AOC cheese route.
Other places in the destination selection: Bassignac, Méallet, Ferrières-Saint-Mary, Saint-Julien-de-Toursac, Riom-Ès-Montagne, Jou-Sous-Monjou, Jussac, Chalvignac.
