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Tourism Brioude
Brioude, gateway to the gorges of the Allier, guides you through hills and valleys along the road of St Jacques de Compostelle. This charming southern city expanded around the largest roman church of Auvergne Saint Julien's Basilic, and is now a thriving sub-district. Its quality of life, protected wild life, activities centered on nature and water which take place along the Allier River, make the Community of Brivadois parishes an appealing and welcoming environment for the tourist.
Sights in Brioude
- Toursit routes of maisons canoniales
- Roman basilic of Saint Julien de Brioude
- Dentelle hotel
- House of salmon and river
- House of Mandrin
- Space Notre Dame
- Fountain Saint Julien
Museums and monuments to visit
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Musée de paléontologieThe Paleontological Museum was established in 1989 in Chilhac . The museum tells the palaeontological history of the Haute- Loire. It has many fossil pieces collected Chilhac . A video room will ...
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Tour de guet du MassadouThe tower of Massadou, which overlooking the village, is a watch tower of the XIII century.
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Musée de la coiffeThe old hospital was a charitable foundation, owned by the Dukes of Vendôme, and stopping place for pilgrims on the road to Compostelle. It was built in the XVI century and the crest above the ...
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Clocher Saint-MartinThe Church of Saint-Martin was built in the XIV century. This Gothic building was partially destroyed in the 1830's. It remains today as its bell tower decorated with gargoyles.
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Tour aux vingt anglesThe tower was built in the XII century and covered the period 4200 m2, with courtyards, gardens and stables. A sight unique and indispensable of Blesle.
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Eglise Saint-PierreThe oldest church of Blesle date of the XI century, it was originally a monastery for women.
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Chapelle de la ChaigneThe Chapel of Notre-dame of la Chaigne is located near the town of Blesle, on the right bank of the creek of Voirèze beside the cemetery.
Tourism in Brioude
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Brioude
- Durée : 4 jours
Brioude has developed around Saint Julien Basilica, the largest Romanesque church in Auvergne, at the gate of Gorges of Allier on the Saint-James's way.
Tourism in Auzon
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Auzon
- Durée : 2 jours
Located on a headland, the town of Auzon has an Roman epitaph carved on a wall in the church.
Tourisme in Lavoute-Chilhac
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Lavoute-chilhac
- Durée : 4 jours
Discover Lavoute-Chilhac, its monuments, volcanoes, castles, valleys etc...
Robe de bure et Cotte de mailles
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Lavoute-chilhac
- Durée : 1 jour
You will marvel at the grandiose scenery of the Gorges de l'Allier, large areas of our bucolic meadows, vast pine forests, a paradise for researchers mushrooms. It is in a wild unspoiled you discover high place of the history of Haute-Loire, its Castles, Priories, abbeys, churches ... ...