Meeting with Jacques Marcon in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
Grandmother, father, son, little brother… For the Marcons, cooking is a family affair. Jacques Marcon, third generation of restaurateurs in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, was designated Gault&Millau d'Or 2024 for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region during the Gault&Millau Tour on February 5, 2024. He now supports his brother Paul who is participating in this week at the European selections of…
“Made in Haute-Loire” gift ideas for the holidays
Like every fall, we went to draw ideas for gifts made in Haute-Loire to put under the tree at Christmas. For this, we met four Altiligarian artisans who revealed to us the secrets of their know-how. https://youtu.be/aknE54k2S48 1 - The cardboard creations of Sandrine Poulet-Berger at Domeyrat Cartonniste. It’s the job of…
4 original ideas for taking care of yourself in Haute-Loire
In autumn, we want softness, warmth, to take care of ourselves... The summer holidays are already far away and the need to disconnect is felt. We thought of you with a sweet journey from bath to bath. Here are our 4 original ideas that will do you good! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs3qc-dP3wg A bath…
Hike in the Bois de Breysse in the footsteps of the Devil
It’s October 31st! The one where witches, fairies, Devils and ghosts come out of their lairs: Halloween. And it’s already time to try a new thrilling hike. After the Moulin de Perbet last year, this time I ventured into the Bois de Breysse between Alleyrac and Presailles, to sit on the…
Discovering the Auzon trail space, Respirando Station
In the north-west of Haute-Loire, the Respirando d'Auzon resort offers a multitude of nature activities to do with the family or alone: tree climbing, hiking, swimming, fishing, mountain biking... But also trail running, on 5 varied circuits which adapt to all levels of racing from beginners to the most experienced. https://youtu.be/04Tr2fs6ce8 A perfect playground for our ambassador…
3 things to see or do on the heights of Meygal
It's a sporting and cultural day ahead in the Meygal massif. Let's start with the Via Ferrata from Puy des Juscles to Pertuis to warm up, before visiting the beautiful chapel of Glavenas, perched on its rock and the Moulin du Pinard. A mysterious, almost secret place... I tested for you...
Why is Lavoûte-Chilhac one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France?
Most Beautiful Villages in France, then 2nd Favorite Village of the French in 2023, we tell you, in 3 reasons, why Lavoûte-Chilhac is a village in Haute-Loire that is worth the detour! https://youtu.be/bNR-kjk7viM 1 - For its atypical architecture, a vestige of a rich past Nestled in the heart of the majestic Gorges de l'Allier, Lavoûte-Chilhac reveals in every corner…
How about visiting one of the largest salmon conservatories in Europe?
We embarked with Pierre Ribeyre, a passionate nature guide, on a visit to the National Conservatory of Wild Salmon in Chanteuges. The largest conservatory in Europe dedicated to this animal and ecological cause! The opportunity to grasp the issues of repopulation and conservation of this mysterious species, capable of crossing rivers and…
Why Polignac is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France?
In the center of Haute-Loire, the village of Polignac is dominated by the ruins of its impregnable medieval fortress, perched on its volcanic hill. A lighthouse visible for miles around that makes Polignac a historic site with a unique panorama. Recently labeled Most Beautiful Villages of France, we tell you why Polignac…
Fontanille Scop is 100% made in France lace and elastic ribbons
Based on the heights of Espaly-Saint-Marcel for 160 years, Fontanille Scop has a wealth of comprehensive know-how, from design (bobbin lace, weaving, mesh) to the packaging of items: fashion and medical garters for compression stockings, ribbons, sports elastics, elastic bands... This is where Fontanille Scop stands out! But not only… Here…