Immerse yourself in the magic of the Loire gorges, its villages nestled in the greenery as well as its architectural heritage which will guide you to the “Puy de Lumières” in the evening.
Tourist route of the Loire gorges
In the morning, take the tourist route of the Gorges de la Loire in the direction of Le Puy-en-Velay. We cross pleasant villages such as Beauzac, Retournac, then Chamalières-sur-Loire and its magnificent Romanesque chapel before admiring, in Lavoûte-sur-Loire, the castle which overlooks the Loire, straight out of a fairy tale, owned by the Polignac family.
Points of interest on your route:
Picnic on the banks of the Loire
At lunch, picnic on the banks of the Loire in a bucolic and relaxing setting.
To visit on your way: the castle of Lavoûte-Polignac and Chamalières-sur-Loire:
Visit of Puy-en-Velay
On foot or using the tourist train, you can discover the cathedral, climb the Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe rock, the Crozatier museum or simply stroll through the Henri Vinay garden.
After dinner in the old town, live the experience of the Puy de Lumières show: a journey through the center of Puy-en-Velay, illuminations on the main monuments, shows that retrace the heritage and natural sites of Haute- Loire.
At altitude: discovery of Mont Mézenc (1753 m) and the village of Estables
Recharge your batteries by taking a breath of fresh air with these astonishing natural sites that will amaze you.
You can test the sensations of Lugik Park, 4-season tobogganing and reach the summit of Mont Mézenc, the highest point in Haute-Loire (ascent on foot).
Also see:
Go to the source of the Loire
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