Tourism in mauriac

TopicSciences and discovery
DepartureMAURIAC (15)
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The Mauriac area is located between Dordogne and Puy Mary, and possesses a rich natural  and architectural heritage. The Val Saint-Jean Lake has a beach, a water leisure centre, fishing area, footpaths, mountain bikes tracks for you to have a pleasant stay.


The Notre-Dame-des-Miracles Basilica

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The Notre-Dame-des-Miracles Basilica is a major building and one of the most beautiful Romanesque church of the Cantal department. Built at the beginning of the 12th century, it is made of volcanic stones, which gives to it an soft aspect of red and grey colour. 


Accommodation nearby

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Hôtel Lac des Graves

  • Lascelle
  • 04 71 47 94 06
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Hôtel Lac des Graves

  • Lascelle
  • 04 71 47 94 06
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Hôtel les Tilleuls

  • Saint-cirgues-de-jordanne
  • 04 71 47 92 19

The Puy Saint-Mary chapel

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The Puy Saint-Mary chapel was built in the 19th century. It is based on the foundations of an medieval chapel dedicated to Saint-Mary. the chapel looms over the town and the views there are remarkable. The view stretches beyond the Dordogne Gorges until the 'Monédières' and the Mounts of Correze, towards the volcanoes chain from Sancy to 'Puy du Cantal'.


Accommodation nearby

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Camping Alagnon

  • Massiac
  • 04 71 23 03 93
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Hôtel Saint Jacques

  • Saint-flour
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La Maison des Planchettes

  • Saint-flour
  • 04 71 60 10 08
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Monts et Délices

  • Dienne
  • 06 13 70 73 51

The Saint-Pierre monastery

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The Saint-Pierre monastery was founded in the 6th century and rebuilt in the 9th century when the charters of the Sens priory was renewed.


Accommodation nearby

hotel-lac-des-graves lascelle

Hôtel Lac des Graves

  • Lascelle
  • 04 71 47 94 06
hotel-lac-des-graves lascelle

Hôtel Lac des Graves

  • Lascelle
  • 04 71 47 94 06
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Hôtel les Tilleuls

  • Saint-cirgues-de-jordanne
  • 04 71 47 92 19

The City hall

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The first stone of the City Hall in Mauriac was put in 1924 after the destruction of the monastery church, destroyed during the Revolution.


Accommodation nearby

hotel-lac-des-graves lascelle

Hôtel Lac des Graves

  • Lascelle
  • 04 71 47 94 06
hotel-lac-des-graves lascelle

Hôtel Lac des Graves

  • Lascelle
  • 04 71 47 94 06
hotel-les-tilleuls saint-cirgues-de-jordanne

Hôtel les Tilleuls

  • Saint-cirgues-de-jordanne
  • 04 71 47 92 19



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