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The Lodge By Fjords Malfournier
Lieu-Dit Malfournier
63490 Saint-Jean-en-Val

+33 (0)6 89 78 14 19  Laurence LAJOU
+33 (0)7 64 12 70 25  Olivier CHARPIAT

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Outdoor activities

Nature cottage in the Heart of Livradois-Forez

Auvergne and Livradois-Forez offer many visiting sites and activities suitable for all ages…

Livradois-Forez is a Regional Natural Park located in the Massif Central.
It extends over the departments of Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Dôme, and Loire.

Explore Auvergne

On foot or by bike through the surrounding hills, in the mountains, along lakes and rivers, and enjoy the numerous historical and cultural sites in the region.

Savor the local products

In the summer, night markets are organized: Saint-Nectaire cheese, charcuterie, wines, and other local products await you.

Discover picturesque towns and villages

Such as Clermont-Ferrand, Issoire, Saint-Flour, Brioude, Saint-Nectaire, Murol, Chambon-sur-Lac, and the medieval town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise.

Things to see, to do

The “Puy-de-Dôme” is a department located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France, and it is full of many interesting tourist sites to visit.
Here are some examples of what you might discover:

Lake Pavin

a crater lake surrounded by forests, with hiking trails and water activities.

Murol Castle

a well-preserved medieval castle, located on a rocky promontory.

Vulcania

a theme park dedicated to volcanoes and geology, with interactive and educational attractions.

The city of Clermont-Ferrand

with its famous cathedral in lava stone and its lively historic center.

The village of Saint-Nectaire

known for its Romanesque church and its cheese of the same name.

The Puy de Dôme

an iconic peak in the region, accessible on foot or by panoramic train, offering breathtaking views of the Auvergne volcanoes.

The Mont-Dore ski resort

which offers alpine and cross-country ski slopes, as well as hiking trails in summer.

The Regional Natural Park of the Auvergne Volcanoes

which offers many opportunities for hiking, cycling, climbing, paragliding, and other outdoor activities.

On-site
  • The village of Sauxillanges, a former Cluniac site.
  • The village of Usson, one of the most beautiful villages in France, perched on a volcanic peak facing the Puys mountain range, the Sancy Massif, and the Cézallier region.
Within 30 minutes
  • Issoire – The Saint-Austremoine Abbey in Issoire, a masterpiece of Romanesque art.
  • Brassac les Mines and its mining museum.
  • The Château de Parentignat, known as the ‘Little Versailles of Auvergne.
Between 30 minutes and 1 hour
  • The Auvergne Animal Park in Ardes sur Couze.
  • Walks and hikes in the Issoire region – 68 short hikes from 1 to 5 hours.
  • Saint Nectaire: its church, petrifying fountains, and its AOP cheese.
  • The Château de Murol.
  • The mountains: Super Besse, Puy de Sancy, and the Sancy cable car.
  • The lakes of Auvergne: Lac Pavin, Lac Chambon, Lac d’Aydat.
  • Jonas Troglodyte Site – Medieval fortress and Romanesque chapel.
  • The village of La Chaise Dieu and its music festival.
  • The town of Ambert: between cheese and the Monts du Forez.
1 hour and beyond
  • The Cathedral of Notre Dame de l’Assomption and its Volvic stone.
  • The Michelin Adventure.
  • The ASM Experience, for rugby enthusiasts.
  • Le Panoramique des Dômes.
  • Volcan de Lemptegy.
  • Vulcania.
  • Royat-Chamalières spa town.
  • Plateau de Gergovie and the archaeological museum of the Battle of Gergovie.
  • Thiers, medieval town and capital of cutlery.