Categories
Activities - BikesActivities - Fishing
Activities - Walks/Hiking
Activities - Other
Art
Gastronomic - Vineyards
Historic
Music
Sightseeing - Buildings
Sightseeing - Gardens
Sightseeing - Natural
Tourist Info
Websites for Auvergne, France
Activities - Bikes
Back to Top | Lioran Adventure Centre Lioran Adventure website gives information on the outdoor activities available. Information on activities such as dirt biking are given plus different price ranges, promotions and packages and opening hours, maps and directions. |
Activities - Fishing
Back to Top | Fishing in Loire Fisheries and Aquatic Environment Protection in Haute Loire with an overview of the federation. Provides all the regulations relating to this natural environment and the workshops/courses available. Rates, directions and a photo gallery also available. |
Activities - Walks/Hiking
Back to Top | Trekking at Le Puy Equestrian Centre website with a range of pictures and details of the activities available at the site. Horse and pony riding lessons, competitions and facilities, plus directions with a map. |
Activities - Other
Back to Top | Arlempades Festival of Theatre Provides information on Arlempades Festival of Theatre, with content on the location and history of the theatre. Detailed descriptions of each performance, schedule of performing dates, activities, workshops and images of the festival. |
 | Celtic Festival of Gevaudan Website presentation of the Celtic Music Festival summarises its history and gives descriptions for each event, a programme of upcoming events, practical information, booking details, a photo gallery and festival pricing. |
 | Cinema and Costume Festival Website includes a detailed video presentation with information about the International Cinema and Costume Festival in Moulins. Festival programme is provided plus information such as entry prices, event dates and directions. |
 | Country Rendez-Vous Festival Country Rendez Vous Festival in Craponne-sur-Arzon with background information and a range of images. Web page has directions and site map, plus a detailed schedule of all performances and festival rates. |
 | Interfolk International Folk Festival Video presentation on the Interfolk Festival is available on this website with a brief cultural summary and festival dates. Details on events and competitions are given with images. Practical information lists programme details, event rates and map for directions. |
 | International Festival of Street Theatre at Aurillac International Street Theatre Festival website provides cultural background information and a programme of upcoming events. An innovative secondary navigation interface is available through an image of a street using the windows, doors and objects. |
 | La Chaise Dieu Music Festival Website features content about La Chaise Dieu Festival including information on upcoming events, booking details, a visitors guide and a photo library. Historical background summary is also provided plus location of concerts. |
 | Medieval festival at Montferrand Content about the Medieval Festival at Montferrand and an interactive map of the event are available on the Montferrand website. With a variety of group activities and workshops, descriptions of upcoming events plus dates and visuals. |
 | Monastier Festival Monastery of Gazeille Festival website has details about upcoming events and a picture gallery, and gives a brief summary of the festival's history, activities and event artists. |
 | National Stud Farms Website gives information on Les Haras Nationaux, national horse studs with details about the professionals, services, directions and pricing. |
 | Renaissance Fair and Festival Information on Fetes Renaissance de Roi de l'Oiseau, a French based Medieval/Renaissance Fayre and Festival. Read up on historical references, detailed programme and practical information plus enjoy the picture gallery. |
 | Short Film Festival International Short Film Festival details are included on this website with information on the festival's history and all the world wide film entries. Details of educational workshops for individual or groups, a virtual visit and event location and directions provided. |
 | Skarnival Music Festival Content about the Skarnival Festival with background details and upcoming dates features on this website. Learn about its history and enjoy a range of images from previous events. |
 | Souvigny Medieval Festival A summary on the Troubadours and Saltimbanques located in Souvigny is provided by this website, plus information on events and cultural and historical background. Briefly mentions La Legendiaire musical group, and includes a photo gallery and a location map with detailed directions. |
 | Traditional Music Festival The Festival of Traditional Music website has a range of images, details of concert dates and a brief summary of events with prices, detailed directions and a location map. |
Art
Back to Top | Festival of Contemporary Arts Festival of Contemporary Arts web page provides content about the festival's history and culture. It also has details such as prices, opening times and a brief summary of events. Photo gallery and a detailed map for location of the site available. |
Gastronomic - Vineyards
Back to Top | St Germain Laprade Distillery “Pages” web page gives content on this wine producing site and has a descriptive history with images. Provides information on the visit and tour, with additional details on the distillery's awards, products, recipes and shop. |
 | Wine-tasting at Domaine Gardien Information and pictures on the Domaine Gardien's history, its vineyards and the diverse range of wine types can be found on its website. A virtual video is provided with footage of the vineyard's many areas and a detailed map is given for directions. |
Historic
Back to Top | Polignac Castle Polignac Foundations website includes a detailed summary and historical background of the famous French royal family with various visuals. Content about the festival's programme, the fortress and the events. |
Music
Back to Top | Les Musicales Music Festival " Website gives details about Les Musicales, a Latin American music festival located in Le Puy en Velay. Information includes workshops, the atmosphere, the site and the concerts. Rates, directions and dates of performances also given. |
Sightseeing - Buildings
Back to Top | Anne de Beaujeu Musuem Anne de Beaujeu Museum gives historical information on the French Renaissance architecture that can be found there. Includes a floor plan with details of temporary exhibitions, museum collections and activities. Also has directions, entry prices and opening times. |
 | Avrilly Castle Website with history of Avrilly Castle, and images and detailed descriptions of the exterior and interior areas of the site. Location map. Range of different events such as wedding receptions and cocktail parties. |
 | Castle of Riau Website includes detailed cultural background information on the Chateau du Riau. A summary of the historical site is provided plus activities for groups. Details on visits including prices, opening hours and pictures. |
 | Castle of Anjony Historical information on Anjony Castle is provided with a brief summary, the range of prices with opening hours and detailed directions. |
 | Castle of Conros Cronos Chateau website provides detailed history about this 12th century Renaissance structure. It also mentions information on the museum's activities and exhibitions. You will also find directions to the museum and the site contains interactive games, puzzles and quizzes. |
 | Castle of Pesteils Castle Pesteils's presentation summarises this historical national monument's information on the net. Upcoming activities with entry prices, opening times and directions are provided. |
 | Castle of Sedaiges Website has information about Sedaiges Castle including its heritage and historical background. There is also a selection of slide shows and videos and you can read about the activities available in different areas of the site plus take a look at the detailed directions. |
 | Cathedral Notre Dame du Puy at Le Puy en Velay Official website of Notre Dame Cathedral located in Le Puy en Velay, providing the cultural history of the building and information on ceremonies. Detailed schedule of services, directions with a map and a range of images also provided. |
 | Saint Joseph Sanctuary Website covering the historical background of the Catholic Church and giving information on the shrine of SaintJoseph. Details of festivals, events and services with a gallery of the sanctuary. |
 | Visitation Museum Museum de la Visitation website features a slide show presentation and a summary of the monastery's history. Includes details on the collections, exhibitions and publications of this holy landmark. Duration of visits, location of site with directions, museum pricing, opening times provided. |
Sightseeing - Gardens
Back to Top | Balaine Arboretum Information on Balaine, with descriptions of the private arboretum and the botanical gardens. Contains a range of visuals with a brief mention of Balaine's history, upcoming exhibitions and lists of all the different plants you can see. |
 | Indigo Garden Summary of Weaving and the Indigo Garden is given by this website with an historical overview of their origins. Lists natural landmark locations in the garden with details on sewing workshops available and additional practical information such as pricing, location of site and opening times. |
Sightseeing - Natural
Back to Top | Gorges of Jordanne Website gives details about the outdoor activities available in Les Gorges de la Jordanne. Educational programmes and workshops are available for individual or group visits. Safety information, directions with map, and opening and times are provided plus prices. |
 | Le Pal Animal Safari Park Details about Le Pal Animal Safari Park can be found on this website with various visuals. Provides details on group activities, services, the park's main attractions and lists of the different animals you can see. Includes directions for location of park, opening times, and individual and group prices. |
 | Rocher Saint Michel,Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe Chapel Information and history of the unique Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe Chapel built on the chimney of a volcano. A virtual 3-D navigation interface of the chapel is provided with site location, opening times and visitor rates for individuals and groups. |
 | Village of Siran Website about Siran in Cantal. Information on the village including events, the surrounding countryside, the accordian museum, local businesses and services. |
 | Volcano of Puy Mary Website with lots of information on Puy Mary, the largest volcano in Europe. Advice on hiking, biking and riding plus information on local markets, products and restaurants. Panorama and photo albums. |
Tourist Info
Back to Top | Mourjou in Chestnut Country Mourjou website provides heritage and cultural background of this village located in chestnut country plus additional details on the village's services and council. Practical information and virtual location map. |