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Between country markets, characterful villages and vast natural landscapes, there's plenty to keep the whole family busy during your stay.
A peaceful base for exploring the Haute-Loire countryside: many hiking trails cross the surrounding countryside, directly accessible on foot from the house. Here's how to plan your stay, both close by and a little further afield.
The Mézenc massif and the Loire and Allier gorges offer a real playground, summer and winter alike.
The Parcours Acrobatique des Sucs in Yssingeaux offers 4 colour-coded courses (from age 3) and 2 zip lines, about 10 min from the house.
Two routes through volcanic rock, free access, about twenty minutes towards Le Puy-en-Velay.
The Suc des Ollières in Yssingeaux and the many trails of the surrounding countryside, directly accessible on foot from the house.
Descend the Allier gorges between Monistrol-d'Allier and Prades (a little over an hour's drive, but a local classic not to be missed).
9 alpine ski runs and 52 km of Nordic trails (cross-country, skating) on the Mézenc massif, about 35 min from the house.
4 marked trails from 1.7 to 7.5 km through the Mézenc forest, following the tracks of local wildlife.
Rail sledging and dog-sled rides with mushers, for all ages at Les Estables.
Castles, characterful villages and major events, all year round.
A medieval fortress perched on an impressive volcanic outcrop, about 30 min from the house.
Medieval ruins overlooking the Loire valley, with falconry shows not to be missed.
Volcanic landscapes and wide open spaces, beautiful to explore on foot or by car, whatever the season.
A village known for its striking clay ravines, just a few miles away.
A major classical music festival in late August, in the exceptional acoustics of the Saint-Robert abbey church, about 50 min from the house.
Plenty of water activities on the Loire, perfect for cooling off as a family.
The Haute-Loire is rich in local, short-supply-chain produce.
Every Thursday morning, the department's biggest market in season: local cheeses, honey, meats, fruit and vegetables.
Every Saturday morning, Place du Plot: organic market gardeners and small local producers in a historic setting.
A local producers' shop (sourcing within 20-30 km), on the Retournac road in Yssingeaux and Place du Breuil in Le Puy-en-Velay.
Many farms around Yssingeaux welcome visitors or sell direct — feel free to ask us for our favourite addresses when you arrive.
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The historic capital of the Velay region and a starting point of the Way of St. James, it deserves a full day all to itself.
A 5th-century Romanesque masterpiece overlooking the city, with one of the finest Romanesque cloisters in Europe.
The Notre-Dame-de-France statue, cast in 1860 from 213 Russian cannons, offers a 360° panorama over the city.
Perched atop an 85-metre volcanic pinnacle, reached by a staircase carved into the rock.
Cobbled streets, historic houses and steep stairways to wander, among lace workshops and craft shops.
Place du Plot, a lively, colourful market with organic market gardeners and small local producers.
Every evening in late summer, free light and video-mapping shows across seven heritage sites.