Saint-Germain-l'Herm is home to the Église Saint-Germain, a Romanesque building that appears to date partly from the beginning of the 11th century and was altered and extended in the 15th and 19th centuries.
When planning a trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Saint-Germain-l'Herm.
Culture
In the 13th century, monks from La Chaise-Dieu established a priory here. By decree of 6 March 1959, the church was listed as a historic monument. Its northern side chapel contains the panel painting “Saint Germain convertissant un chasseur libertin d’Issoire”, which has been listed as a protected object since 30 January 1973.
Leisure
The municipal Étang de Lallabert in Saint-Germain-l'Herm is stocked with trout for recreational fishing. The Foyer rural de ski nordique in Saint-Germain-l'Herm offers cross-country skiing on two trails.
Landscape
The Pic de Combenière is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Germain-l'Herm. Le Mouchet is a mountain in the surrounding area. The Cascade de Gomot lies in the forests of Haut-Livradois, in a lush valley.
The hike to the Cascade de Gomot is of medium difficulty, is 6 km long and has an elevation difference of 150 m. Along the way, it offers views of the volcanoes of Auvergne.
Surroundings
The Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Chastel is a castle in the vicinity of Saint-Germain-l'Herm. In the wider surrounding region are the Château d'Usson and the Château de Nonette as ruins, Bois de Lamandy and La Garde as mountains, and the Château de Chalus as a castle.
