The old village of Pérignat-lès-Sarliève lies at the eastern foot of the Plateau de Gergovie and separates it from the Sarliève plain.
Those planning a trip to Pérignat-lès-Sarliève can supplement their travel arrangements by renting a holiday apartment.
Landscape and Trails
To the west of Pérignat-lès-Sarliève, numerous paths and trails connect the commune with the Plateau de Gergovie. They are accessible on foot or by mountain bike and pass through former vineyards and forests.
Culture and History
The present-day church of Pérignat-lès-Sarliève was built in 1870 in the Neo-Gothic style. It contains five stained-glass windows and two wall frescoes signed by Emile Thibaud.
In Pérignat-lès-Sarliève, cellars, typical winegrowers' houses and “tonnes de vigne” have been preserved as evidence of the area's former winemaking activity and form part of its heritage to be preserved. The aforementioned “tonnes de vigne” served as shelters for winegrowers and were used to store tools.
The town hall has been located since 1976 in a former 16th-century château. The building has an octagonal stair tower and projecting turrets. The château grounds feature lawns, a small wooded area and a children's playground and have been designated a “Refuge LPO”.
Pérignat Animation offers a cultural programme featuring concerts from the “L'Oreille du Monde” festival, apéro concerts, lectures on art history and the “Les dix vins” salon.
Walks and Hikes
The Promenade patrimoine passes the old washhouse and nine former winegrowers' houses.
The hike to the Plateau de Gergovie starts at the park near the Espace Charles Dorier, is 14.6 km long, takes five hours and has 402 m of positive elevation gain.
Balade de vignes is a walk through the vineyards south of Pérignat-lès-Sarliève that begins at the town hall square. The Randonnée de Prat crosses the Natura 2000 site and also begins at the town hall square.
Surroundings
In the immediate vicinity of Pérignat-lès-Sarliève is Château de Sarlièves, a château.
The surroundings of Pérignat-lès-Sarliève include Musée Bargoin, a museum, the closed Artothèque de Clermont-Ferrand, a museum, and Château de Pont-du-Château, a château.
Also in the surroundings of Pérignat-lès-Sarliève are Puy Giroux, a mountain, Puy de Grave Noire, a mountain, Puy de Charade, a mountain, and Jardin Lecoq, a garden.
