The Écomusée de la Margeride has been officially recognised as a Musée de France under the French Heritage Code since 17 September 2003.
Culture
The Jardin de Saint-Martin is located at the foot of Ruynes’ medieval tower. The Church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption contains a wooden Christ dating from the 15th century, which is classified as a Monument historique.
A dedicated collection showcases Un Monde en peluche: on display are stuffed animals and dolls from 1900 to the present day, rare antique toys, pedal cars, contemporary posters, as well as memorabilia from the two world wars and the ORTF years. The exhibition is housed in a typically Auvergnat old building and offers an original journey through the 20th century, rich in anecdotes.
The Viaduc de Garabit was built between 1880 and 1884. The iron structure is a major work by Gustave Eiffel and spans the Truyère gorges. At the site, there is also a free open-air exhibition entitled “Le fabuleux destin du viaduc de Garabit”.
Nature
The Jardin de Saint-Martin showcases characteristic plant species of the Margeride, including blue potatoes and perennial spinach.
History
The “Le Chemin de Ronde” walking tour about the history of the village is available from the Ruynes-en-Margeride tourist office. It covers the tragic events that took place in the village in June 1944 in connection with the Maquis du Mont-Mouchet, in which 26 civilians lost their lives.
Since 1984, the Foire aux Livres de Ruynes-en-Margeride has brought authors, publishers and booksellers together. Both professionals and private individuals take part in the event.
Local life
At the Sunday morning market on the church square in Ruynes-en-Margeride, local producers, vegetable growers, fruit and vegetable sellers, and craftspeople offer their goods. A l’ombre du pommier is a village shop selling local, organic and seasonal products. For eating on site or taking away, it offers, among other things, sandwiches, cheese and charcuterie platters, pastries and ice cream.
Leisure
The “Le Chemin des écoliers de Signalauze” hiking trail begins at the École de Clémence Fontille. Margeride Aventure is a fully secured outdoor adventure park in a pine forest in the heart of the Margeride, accessible from the age of two.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Ruynes-en-Margeride is choosing this place as their accommodation destination.
Other places: Chalvignac, Gourdièges, Chalinargues, Saint-Poncy, Trémouille, Lacapelle-Viescamp, Saint-Santin-Cantalès, Saint-Jacques-Des-Blats
