Issoire: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Abbey Church of Saint-Austremoine is one of the five important Romanesque churches of Lower Auvergne. The Church of Saint-Austremoine has been protected as a historic monument since 1840.

Culture

At the Philippe Allemand workshop in Issoire, traditional joinery and high-quality marquetry are presented during guided tours. The workshop has been practising artistic cabinetmaking since 1985.

Those who choose Issoire as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

The Tour de l’Horloge in Issoire is a former municipal bell tower dating from the 15th century. Its viewing platform offers views of Issoire and the surrounding Sancy, Chaîne des Puys and Cézallier massifs. The Tour de l’Horloge also hosts changing exhibitions, conferences, film screenings and workshops.

The Parcours des biefs is a free themed walking trail in Issoire. It brings the still-visible canals of the historic irrigation network to life.

Nature

The Plan d’eau du Mas is a 9.5-hectare artificial lake in Issoire.

In the area around Issoire are Puy d’Ysson, a mountain, and Puy Neyrand, a hill. In the wider regional surroundings of Issoire are Puy d’Olloix and Puy de Mazeyres, each a mountain.

Geographical setting

In the area around Issoire are Château de Montpentier, a castle, and Château de Chalus, also a castle. The ruins of Abbaye Notre-Dame du Bouschet and the ruins of Château d’Usson are also located there.

Other destinations: Saint-Victor-Montvianeix, Saurier, Vernines, Champeix, Antoingt, Marsac-en-Livradois, Châteaugay, Les Ancizes-Comps

For the higher-level travel overview: Puy-De-Dôme.