Magnificent castle overlooking the valley of Brioude. The Castle of Paulhac is the historical…read moremonument of Brioude, with its Basilica, of course. For the visit, July-August is the very good time because of Tours every day. You Must see it !

Closed by Le Puy-en-Velay on the road from Brioude, you will see a magnificent spectacle on the…read moreleft. And you never grew tired of it. This is the castle of Polignac, one of the oldest noble families in France The Castle fortress from the Middle Ages was built on the top of a high plateau which cliffs 100 m high. From up there, the position was strategic. Now it offers a remarkable view of Polignac (village) the countryside and the city of Puy. The visits of the castle are recommended, whether free or organized.

On the road between Le Puy-en-Velay and Brioude, in Haute- Loire, you will find the small road to…read more Chavagnac-Lafayette Castle . Finally, castle, it is rather a fortified house, built in the Middle Ages. This castle is famous and attractive because it belonged to the family of Fayette. And that is where the marquis was born. It's possible to visit it, and this is like a time in history among furniture, mirrors, ornaments.

At 1000 metres altitude La Chaise-Dieu has been built on a plateau. It currently has about 750…read moreinhabitants. And yet! The history of La Chaise-Dieu is a religious adventure. Casa Dei or House of God. A Benedictine abbey was founded in 1043 allowing the emergence of the village. Artists and monks, lawyers and merchants will settle the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Large families in the region are making donations, the popes stay. In short golden age that lasted more or less up to the Revolution, the abbey La Chaise-Dieu suffer badly. From everything past that is still there then? It remains the magnificent Benedictine Abbey to see! The city has sought to revive in creating the music festival La Chaise-Dieu, thanks to the vigilance and participation faithful Georges Cziffra, great Hungarian pianist, who died in 1968. But if the festival is internationally renowned, the public is notified and places are expensive La Chaise-Dieu is a city to visit from spring to autumn. The winter is a bit (for me) the atmosphere of the film The watchmaker of Saint-Paul!

I've been coming here since I was a kid - it's magical. Although one of the most touristy sites in…read morebeautiful Auvergne. The climb is well worth the view and atmosphere. Did you know these volcanoes could still erupt? Yet they have been quiet for so many years that it feels extremely peaceful here. You can also find the remains of an old Roman temple dedicated to Mercury. Worth seeing as well! There wasn't when I was growing up but now you can take a little train to the top - still a very scenic route, don't you worry. Return journey for an adult alone is 12 euros. The Puy de Dome is a great, beautiful natural wonder. It is the highest point in the Chaîne des Puys. The whole region is one of the most underrated and authentic ones in France, in my opinion. And I'm not *only* saying that because of the cheese.