Le Cantal insolite
Have an unusual visits to discover Cantal during your stay. Many surprising activities are very close from your rental holiday.
Street Art in Aurillac
Here you have an original way to discover Aurillac : with street arts through the city. International artists came to paint a part of Aurillac with their personal touch. With the name of « 10th art festival », visitors will discover Aurillac with lots of colours.
Virtual Reality in Carlat
In Carlat, let be surprised by the famous rock which supported a huge fortress before. In summer, a with virtual-reality goggles you go to the 15th century, inside the fortress which was « the greatest of the southern France ». With virtual reality, go back in time and learn all the History about fortress.
The Jordanne gorge
The Jordanne gorge are between Aurillac and Puy Mary. On a pathway to discover gorge, you can walk in a quiet and peacepul place where you can listen the sound of water and birds singing. Children and their parents spend a great time in family in this lovely place.
Quenouille tree
Quenouille tree is situated on the plateau of Coyan, height of 1250 meters of altitudes. This tree is alone on a wide land, which makes it a mythical place. The best way to enjoy Quenouille tree is to have a walk around it, there are many ones for everyone.
Garabit viaduct
Close to Saint-Flour, there is the Garabit viaduct, a giant of steel imaginated by Gustave Eiffel to cross La Truyère river for the train between Béziers to Paris. Today, we can see the viaduct from the river with the boat, or even by car along Truyère gorge or easily standing in front of the giant, at the end of the day to have a nice view of lightings.
Gentiane express
From the train station of Riom-ès-Montagnes, take place on the Gentiane express, a touristic train of Haute-Auvergne. This train ride last less than 3h and offers a quiet trip across the plateau of Cézallier.
Znaménié in Marcenat
In Marcenat, on the plateau of Cézallier, if you go through the tiny village La Traverse and find out the orthodox monastery Znaménié. It was built in 1988 in Marcenat of the quietness which seemed perfect for praying and meditation. The religious building is a wonderful place in the Cézallier, it is opened for visits but it is necessary to check by phone hours.
Rail bike
Discover many parts of Cantal by rail bike. Get on a carriage and pedalle it to move on disused railway track. Bike rail is an original way to see the countryside with friends or family.
Sled dog
Cantal is known for mountains where we can ski or slides, but you also have a walk with sled dogs and enjoy a unique experience.
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Choisissez parmi les 900 hébergements de location de vacances : gîtes, chambres d'hôtes, city-break (location en ville), gîtes de groupe ou hébergements insolites dans le Cantal.
Découvrez cette partie emblématique de l'Auvergne, le temps d'un séjour ou d'un week-end à la montagne ou à la campagne, en visitant le Puy Mary, le Plomb du Cantal, le Château d'Anjony, ou les villages de Salers et Tournemire.
Où que vous alliez, nos propriétaires vous accueilleront pour partager des moments uniques et des bonnes adresses. Vous ferez des découvertes qui vous procureront vos plus beaux souvenirs de vacances !