Culture
Pleaux is recognised as a “Petite Cité de Caractère”. Even today, five houses with towers in Pleaux illustrate the remarkable and emblematic character of the town.
The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste is a Romanesque building with a former fortified tower that is listed as a historic monument. It houses 22 wooden statues, two of which are protected as historic monuments.
Pleaux can be explored using the Archistoire app, which offers interactive multimedia content about the town’s cultural, historical and architectural heritage. For guided tours of the town of Pleaux, the Pays de Salers Tourist Office refers visitors to the ARTEMIS or LES AMIS DE LA XAINTRIE CANTALIENNE associations.
L'Herminette is an exhibition about woodworking professions. A visit to L'Herminette takes you from the tree to processed wood. At L'Herminette, adults and children can use a plane and receive an introduction to woodworking.
When planning a trip to Pleaux, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Activities
The Base de loisirs nautique de Longayroux water-based leisure centre in Pleaux has an inflatable water park.
Geographical setting
The historic site of Abbaye de la Valette is located near Pleaux. The summit of Puy d'Aubassin is also located near Pleaux.
In the wider region around Pleaux are the Château de Leybros and Château de la Barthe castles; the ruins of Ancien château de Crèvecœur are also located there.
The mountains Suc de Gramont, Puy Violent and Puy de Bassierou are also located in the wider region around Pleaux.
Other places: Loubaresse, Arpajon-Sur-Cère, Vieillevie, Chavagnac, Fontanges, Antignac, Saint-Étienne-De-Maurs, Riom-Ès-Montagne
