“They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it”
Mark Twain
Who knows why, in Haute-Loire, there is a real mania for building perched buildings : chapels and cathedrals in soft Roman colors or castles volcanic stones. They seem to point towards the sky to bear witness to this grandiose past. And it is undoubtedly the many historic hiking trailsAs Saint-Jacques and Regordane, who inspired the men here.
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Meeting with Jacques Marcon in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
By Géraldine, March 25, 2024
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Hike in the Bois de Breysse in the footsteps of the Devil
By Geraldine, on 27 Oct 2023
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Moudeyres and Bigorre, two atypical villages in the Mézenc massif
By Sebastian, on 07 Sep 2023
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Why is Blesle one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France in Haute-Loire?
By Laure, on August 22, 2023
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3 things to see or do on the heights of Meygal
By Géraldine, August 21, 2023
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Why is Lavoûte-Chilhac one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France?
By Géraldine, August 07, 2023
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By Géraldine, August 01, 2023
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Why Polignac is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France?
By Géraldine, August 01, 2023
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The secrets of Verbena du Velay, emblem of Puy-en-Velay since 1859
By Sebastien, on July 18, 2023
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La Lainerie du Gévaudan: a journey to the heart of the history of wool
By Sebastien, on July 11, 2023
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Fontanille Scop is 100% made in France lace and elastic ribbons
By Géraldine, on July 07, 2023
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Hand-stitched rasps and rifflers end up in the hands of sculptors around the world
By Géraldine, on July 03, 2023
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Textile creation from generation to generation at Maison Bonnefoy
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The hidden faces of the medieval town of La Chaise-Dieu
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Oriol & Fontanel's luxury textile ribbons, cords and ornaments
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Sleep in an unusual place in Haute-Loire
By Marie, June 10, 2023
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The Atelier du Chat Botté, a storyteller and storyteller in Le Puy-en-Velay
By Géraldine, June 06, 2023
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Go on an adventure on the Grande Traversée de la Haute-Loire by mountain bike
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The excellent know-how of D'Ennery confection
By Sebastien, May 30, 2023
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The Distillerie des Bughes, the first distillery in Haute-Loire to produce whiskey
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Lace from yesterday to today at the Museum of Lace Manufactures
By Géraldine, May 03, 2023
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Handmade gifts thanks to local artists and artisans
By Sebastien, on Dec 27, 2022
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All the pleasures of autumn are in the Gorges de l'Allier
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A hike in the mystical Aubépin Valley
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Potes pots, artisanal and eco-responsible preserves
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Skate and drive like champions at the Lantriac Patinoire Station
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A world tour without taking a plane and without leaving Haute-Loire
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Slip into the shoes of a far north explorer on the Mézenc
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Feel the serenity of the largest Romanesque basilica in Auvergne, in Brioude
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They tested Terre de Géants, the spectacle of Puy-en-Velay
By Sebastian, on 23 Sep 2022
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5 good reasons to do the King of the Bird in Le Puy-en-Velay
By Géraldine, on Sep 23, 2022
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Why is Haut-Lignon a land of women's crafts?
By Marie, on 23 Sep 2022
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A city break in Le Puy-en-Velay
By Géraldine, on Sep 19, 2022
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The Monastier Festival, we were there!
By Géraldine, on Sep 16, 2022
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A walk like no other to discover the gems of the Haute-Loire
By Laura, on 16 Sep 2022
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I tested for you the audioguides of the Rocher Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe
By Géraldine, on Sep 12, 2022
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Unusual hike in the forest with goats!
By Géraldine, on Sep 12, 2022
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Le Puy-en-Velay, cradle of bobbin lace
By Laura, on 12 Sep 2022
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Family pedaling on the electrically assisted Vélorail
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How to shiver all year round in Haute-Loire?
By Laura, on 09 Sep 2022
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By Géraldine, on Sep 09, 2022
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We tested the all-terrain electric scooter...
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By Sebastian, on 09 Sep 2022
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Secrets of castles in Haute-Loire
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Organize a sports weekend in Haute-Loire
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Brush up against the birds of prey at Rochebaron castle
By Géraldine, on Sep 08, 2022
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By Géraldine, on Sep 08, 2022
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Our ideas for nature holidays!
By Marie, on 02 Sep 2022
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Survey: Is Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid the most gourmet village in France?
By Sebastian, on 02 Sep 2022
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Road trip in the Allier Gorges
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The Velay Express: board a tourist train like no other
By Laure, on August 22, 2022
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Immerse yourself in history with the Marquis de Lafayette
By Laure, on August 22, 2022
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Walk on the longest Himalayan footbridge in France
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The lace of Puy-en-Velay is revealed
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The fortress of Saint-Vidal, an exceptional 5-star hotel in Auvergne
By Sebastian, August 08, 2022
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Auzon, an expert in outdoor sports
By Géraldine, August 08, 2022
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Le Puy-en-Velay through the lens of our Instagrammers
By Laure, on August 08, 2022
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Beer survey: Why is there so much brewing in Haute-Loire?
By Laure, on August 08, 2022
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In Haute-Loire, cycling is a big deal!
By Géraldine, August 05, 2022
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In the secrets of the castle of Valprivas
By Mary, August 04, 2022
Reading time: 11 min.
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Roadtrip: the secrets of the villages of Haute-Loire by motorbike?
By Laure, on August 04, 2022
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The fascinating “Terre de Géants” show in Le Puy-en-Velay
By Mary, August 04, 2022
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A trip like no other aboard a tourist train
By Géraldine, August 03, 2022
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12 experiences to live in Haute-Loire
By Marie, on July 29, 2022
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Souvenirs and gift ideas made in Haute-Loire
By Sebastien, on July 29, 2022
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"My castle life": meeting with three lords of Haute-Loire
By Laure, on July 29, 2022
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Micro-adventure and Haute-Loire, obvious!
By Sebastien, on July 28, 2022
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By Sebastien, on July 28, 2022
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A trip to the Gorges de l'Allier in vintage mode
By Laure, on July 26, 2022
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The castle of La Rochelambert, a witness to history in Saint-Paulien
By Géraldine, on July 25, 2022
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The “Via Fluvia” greenway for family holidays
By Géraldine, on July 21, 2022
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A weekend on the Ally plateau, west of Haute-Loire
By Sebastien, on July 21, 2022
Reading time: 10 min.
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Le Puy de lumière dresses the monuments of Le Puy-en-Velay in color
By Laure, on July 21, 2022
Reading time: 3 min.
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The sentinels of the wild Loire, the first castles of the Loire
By Sebastien, on Dec 20, 2020
Reading time: 11 min.
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