by John Scott | Mar 3, 2021 | Shopping, Things To Do
During the summer months there are many antique, brocante, and vide-grenier markets in different villages nearby, where many a bargain can still be found.
by John Scott | May 1, 2019 | Things To Do
Lovely open countryside surrounded by forests ideal for walking, cycling, horse-riding, fishing, nature-watching and mushroom hunting.The nearby Allier River enjoys the longest Salmon-run in Europe and offers great fishing, swimming and bathing. The Loire River is...
by John Scott | Apr 27, 2019 | Shopping, Things To Do
The biggest local market is to be found 24 km away in Le Puy en Velay. This market is held on Saturday mornings, where a full range of local cheeses, mushrooms, fruit, vegetables and bags of famous Le Puy green lentils can be found. Other markets include Craponne sur...
by John Scott | Apr 21, 2019 | Dining, Things To Do
In addition to the huge amount of religious art that can be found in Le Puy’s many churches and cathedral, the Haute Loire region also has a wealth of frescos from the 14th-16th centuries that can be found in many local churches. The painting above was recently...
by John Scott | Apr 19, 2019 | Shopping
The region hosts many varied festivals throughout the year. These include international folk music in Le Puy and surrounding villages, classical music in the magnificent abbey at La Chaise Dieu, Country Music at the internationally acclaimed festival in Craponne sur...
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