Salers
During your stay in Cantal, take the time to visit and discover Salers.
One of «the Most Beautiful Villages in France »
When we say the word "Salers" we talk about the famous Cantal red cow, the excellent cheese, the alcohol, the salted and sweet appetizers and also honey.
Salers is one of "the Most Beautiful Villages in France". All delights are in Salers, it is the place to go!
Visiting Salers is a travel back in time. The architecture shows all periods crossed from the Middle Age to the Renaissance. In this medieval city we love contemplating houses with turrests, belfries and remparts which were built to face with the enemy during the Hundred Years' War. Visitors will travel from the 14th to the 18th century, with a lovely view of the Monts du Cantal.
Salers, an Outstanding Good Taste Site
Salers is a "site remarquable du goût" (an Outstanding Good Taste Site), this national label shows the exceptional environmental and architectural heritage. Burons de Salers is a tourism medal site where all heritage of Salers is detailed with cows, cheese, gentian, appetizers,and all products you will enjoy to taste and bring back home.
We recommend to visit Maison de la Salers in Saint Bonnet de Salers. In a renovated barn from the 17th century, an hour and half visit reveals the red cow secrets and some products can be tasted at the end. In summer, enjoy a treasure hunting with your family every wednesdays. In this museum children also have fun with an escape game, temporary exhibitions and many tastings of local products.
In Salers, 3 restaurants offer a tasty menu where you can enjoy local food with menus "oustanding Good Taste Site". Be curious and try the restaurant "le Bailliage" to taste the Salers beef filet, or the restaurant "Les Templiers" for a great local gastronomy moment in a typical house of character, and finally restaurant "Les remparts" to eat in front of the Monts du Cantal. After local food tasting, meet the Salers cheese producers les Montagnes de Pierre and la Ferme du Cheix.
Walking and climbing lovers, trailers or even fisherman will appreciate discovering the nature around Salers. The I-Site in Salers informs about all places to visit near your holiday rental.
