Saint-Genès-la-Tourette is a mountain municipality in Livradois at an average altitude of 800 metres. Renting a holiday apartment in Saint-Genès-la-Tourette is one possible setting for your planned stay.
Nature
Five observations of the common buzzard (Buteo buteo) have been recorded in Saint-Genès-la-Tourette.
Hiking
API Rando offers two routes to choose from: an 8.5-kilometre route with an elevation gain of 170 metres and a 17-kilometre route with an elevation gain of 480 metres.
API Rando is also a monthly signposted hike organised by Agglo Pays d’Issoire.
Culture
The parish church of Saint-Genès in Saint-Genès-la-Tourette features depictions of the ambulatory and the bell tower. Historically, the parish church was dependent on La Chaise-Dieu Abbey.
The Château de la Tourette is located in the immediate vicinity of the town centre and is currently privately owned. The château later passed to the doctor Roland Cailleux; among his friends who visited it were André Gide, Martin du Gard and Paulhan.
The red liturgical vestment is made of red satin lampas with cream-coloured and green patterns.
Local Products
In La Barthe in Saint-Genès-la-Tourette, the Laiterie de la Tourette has a shop. On Fridays in 2026, it is open from 08:30 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 17:00.
In Saint-Genès-la-Tourette, the Laiterie de la Tourette produces organic yoghurts and faisselles without preservatives, colourings or thickeners.
Traditions
The patron saint’s festival in Saint-Genès-la-Tourette included a flea market, children’s fairground rides, a laser shooting activity, a meal with music, dancing, a mass, a tea dance, a tribute concert and fireworks.
