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Mazet-Saint-Voy

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Loire

Mazet-Saint-Voy - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Loire
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Charming little town in Haute-Loire, in the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes region, Mazet-Saint-Voy takes place about forty kilometers from the very touristic town of Puy-en-Velay, on the eastern part of the Massif Central. It is located not far from Chambon-sur-Lignon, Champclause or Yssingeaux.

Populated since prehistoric times, as evidenced by megaliths and other tools found on site, the territory of Mazet-Saint-Voy was once known to be the most Protestant town in France. Strongly affected by the wars of religion, the town however developed despite royal repression through the cultivation of rye and oats.

The town where Albert Camus was born, one of the most important French authors of the 20th century, continues to attract visitors today thanks to its authentic setting and its rich history.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMazet-Saint-Voy
Postcode43520
Latitude45.0472100 (N 45° 2’ 50”)
Longitude4.2452990 (E 4° 14’ 43”)
AltitudeFrom 875m to 1283m
Surface area45.02 km²
Population1140 inhabitants
Density25 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLe Puy-en-Velay (38 km, 43 min)
Insee code43130
IntercommunalityCC du Haut-Lignon
DepartmentHaute-Loire
TerritoriesAuvergne, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Le Chambon-sur-Lignon5.9 km (8 min)
Saint-Jeures7.4 km (10 min)
Mars8.3 km (10 min)
Araules10.4 km (14 min)
Fay-sur-Lignon10.4 km (12 min)
Tence11.3 km (15 min)
Les Vastres11.4 km (14 min)
Champclause11.5 km (14 min)
Chenereilles14.7 km (19 min)
Saint-Agrève15.6 km (15 min)
Devesset15.8 km (24 min)
Chaudeyrolles16.3 km (21 min)
Montusclat16.9 km (19 min)
Yssingeaux17.5 km (23 min)

Things to see and do

Listed as an historic monument, the Saint-Voy church is mentioned at the start of the 11th century. Fallen into ruins at the beginning of the 20th century, it is today the subject of a major restoration campaign, continuing to unveil a 13th century bell tower decorated with sculpted figurines.

Do not miss to admire the 19th century Protestant temple in neoclassical style or the Vacheresse dolmen, a rocky chaos listed in the Historic Monuments.

Stretching over two hectares, the mountain botanical garden was created at the end of the 1980s. It unveils 450 species of perennial plants, trees and local shrubs.

After having visited the stronghold of Bessea, the church of Riou from the 19th century or the old Christian building of darbysts, you will be able to discover the secrets of the manufacture of the clog at the Sabotier workshop. You can watch the making of a turned object and admire an impressive collection of old objects and tools.

Several marked hiking trails are also available to appreciate in particular the ancient volcanoes of the Mézenc-Meygal chain.

Places of interest

Information points

Events and festivities

In mid-July, the town offers fireworks to celebrate the national holiday.

In October, it's time for performances at the town's amateur theater festival.

Photos

The church
The church
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The Town Hall
The Town Hall
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The town
The town
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Interior of the church
Interior of the church
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The church
The church
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Interior of the church
Interior of the church
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The town
The town
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The war memorial
The war memorial
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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Interior of the church
Interior of the church
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Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. -2°C - Max. 5°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Segway trip
Entertainment30 € Tence (8.3 km)
Tour and wine-tasting at the Domaine des Bardes
Local flavoursFreeEclassan (43 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Lizieux Peak
HikeIntermediate1:00Mazet-Saint-Voy
Walk around Devesset Lake
HikeEasy1:30Devesset (11.4 km)
From Upper Vivarais to the Doux Valley
HikeAthletic10:00Saint-Agrève (12.6 km)
Yssingeaux Pur Suc - Saint-Roch Hill
HikeEasy1:30Yssingeaux (14.3 km)
The Vineyards
HikeEasy1:30Désaignes (22 km)

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Hotels

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