Saint-Paulien: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Ruessium, present-day Saint-Paulien, was the former Gallo-Roman capital of the city of the Vellavi.

History

The Gallo-Roman mosaic is on display at the Musée archéologique Michel Pomarat in the Chapelle des Pénitents in Saint-Paulien. Guided tours of the church and the Gallo-Roman museum are offered in Saint-Paulien. The Chapelle de Chassaleuil is dedicated to Saint Madeleine and is associated with traditions according to which she heals or protects the sick.

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Nature

In the numerous forests around Saint-Paulien, visitors can observe the fauna and flora and collect mushrooms such as chanterelles and porcini. The Grand Lac is home to a great diversity of fauna, flora and birds.

Hiking

PR354 “L'oppidum gaulois” is a signposted circular hiking trail in Saint-Paulien covering 7.2 km. In the surrounding area, the PR354 hiking trail offers a 600 m out-and-back route to Château de la Rochelambert. The PR350 hiking trail includes a 600 m detour to the Chapelle de Chassaleuil.

Activities

The Saint-Paulien swimming pool features a whirlpool, a hammam, a water play area, a children's paddling pool and large slides. Distrakart offers kart rental for adults, children aged 12 and over, and people with disabilities. A horse-riding tour through the Velay Volcanique leads to the discovery of unusual places.

Local life

The weekly market in Saint-Paulien promotes direct sales and short supply chains for products from the region.

To the overarching travel overview: Haute-Loire.

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