Chastel: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Nature

Part of the municipality of Chastel lies within the Haut val d'Allier Natura 2000 protected area, a special protection area for birds with the code FR8312002. The Haut val d'Allier Natura 2000 protected area serves to protect wild birds.

The Mont Mouchet, a mountain, and Le Clas du Besset, a mountain, are located in the vicinity of Chastel. In the wider regional surroundings of Chastel are the Montagne d'Auvers, a mountain, and the Truc du Viala, a mountain.

Hiking

The PR632 Le château de la Valette is a 5.8-kilometre circular hiking trail starting from Chastel, with a stated duration of 1 hour 30 minutes, as well as 280 metres of ascent and 280 metres of descent. Along the route, the trail crosses the Cronce on a stone bridge and, on the way back, passes through Chastel by the village church before returning to the starting point.

Renting a holiday apartment in Chastel can be part of your own stay planning.

Culture

The Église Saint-Pierre in Chastel houses a statue of Saint Ferréol. This statue was listed as a protected object on 9 January 2007.

In the wider regional surroundings of Chastel is the Musée Alfred Douët, a museum. Also in the wider regional surroundings of Chastel is the Château du Chassan, a château. The Prieuré de Chanteuges, a church, and the Église Sainte-Christine, a church, are also located in the wider regional surroundings of Chastel.

Cuisine

The Restaurant Bar des Copains in Chastel serves local specialities, including frogs' legs and sweetbreads with morels.

Other places: Bains, Brives-Charensac, Azerat, Chanteuges, Vals-Près-Le-Puy, Beaulieu, Monlet, Malrevers

To the higher-level travel overview: Haute-Loire.