Top Things to do in Auvergne
Top Hotels in Auvergne
- 1. Grand Hotel le Mont-Dore
- 2. Vichy Celestins Spa Hotel France
- 3. Hotel Clermont Estaing
- 4. Mercure Clermont Ferrand Centre Jaude
- 5. Hotel Les Nations
- 6. Hotel The Originals de l'Univers Montlucon
- 7. Campanile Clermont Ferrand Centre
- 8. Ibis Budget Le Puy-en-Velay
- 9. Hotel Campanile Clermont Ferrand - Le Brezet
- 10. Le Chatel Hotel-Restaurant
What to do and see in Auvergne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Auvergne, France including Basilique Saint Julien de Brioude, Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay, Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, Chapelle des Penitents, Abbatiale Saint-Geraud, L'Abbaye de La Chaise Dieu, Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port, Basilique Notre-Dame d'Orcival, Eglise de Saint-Nectaire, Eglise Saint Jean.
Restaurants in Auvergne
1. Basilique Saint Julien de Brioude
2. Cloitre de la Cathedrale du Puy-en-Velay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 275 reviews
The 11th and 12th century Romanesque cloister adjoins the Cathedral built between the end of the 11th and the end of the 12th century to accommodate the influx of pilgrims who frequented this famous site. It is remarkable for its capitals and the polychromy of its arches. The tour continues in the mâchicoulis building which houses a collection of religious art (11th to 18th century). Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > 15th May to 15th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 16th September to 14th May: closed on Monday, open from 9.30 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 6€; Free admission: minors under 18* ; 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or non-European permanent residents of France) *excluding school groups
3. Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,115 reviews
Reviewed By poorvegan
Well worth a look beautiful cathedral with interest for an array of different crafts, metalwork, stained glass and ancient fresques...if you like churches you'll .love it..
4. Chapelle des Penitents
5. Abbatiale Saint-Geraud
6. L'Abbaye de La Chaise Dieu
7. Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port
8. Basilique Notre-Dame d'Orcival
9. Eglise de Saint-Nectaire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By frenchog - New York City, United States
worth a stop after buying the local cheese.Beautiful simple architecture in this part of Auvergne, also a good place to have lunch nearby.
