Saint-Sauves-D'auvergne: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne is located in the upper Dordogne Valley in the Parc naturel régional des volcans d’Auvergne. The landscape and the village offer different ways to explore the area: activities available in Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne include hiking, climbing, mountain biking, fishing and winter sports.
Renting a holiday apartment in Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne can be part of your individual travel planning.
Activities
The difficult “De la Dordogne aux volcans” hiking loop is 17.0 kilometres long and takes five hours. The route follows the Dordogne towards La Bourboule and includes a viewpoint above a dam.
The La Poucinière mountain biking route is a moderately difficult circular route for families, with longer climbs and fast descents on small roads.
Nature
La Pierre des Quatre Curés has stood there for more than 4,000 years. According to legend, the stone marked the boundary of four neighbouring parishes in the Middle Ages. The associated hiking trail uses roadside parking areas; caution is advised because of the traffic.
Culture and history
The Renaissance portico in Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne is protected as a Monument historique; it was listed on 25 October 1962.
The village church of Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne dates from the 11th and 12th centuries. Its 15th-century keystones display the coats of arms of the Lords of Cros.
The municipality is now home to the Centre National et International de Musiques et d’Accordéon. The former church of Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne is protected as a Monument historique.
The Maison Garenne is dedicated to contemporary design and hosts artists. The Fête de la St-Jean is one of the recurring local festivals in Saint-Sauves-d’Auvergne.
The former washhouse near the Foirail has preserved its characteristic features.
To the overarching travel overview: Puy-De-Dôme.
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