In the Cantal department, Saint-Gérons is a small village of about 200 inhabitants Auvergne nestled 480 meters above sea level on Lake Saint-Étienne-Cantalès.
Saint-Gérons is part of the Community of Communes between 2 Lakes, which has 12 municipalities. The village borders the towns of Glénat Laroquebrou, Siran and Saint-Étienne-Cantalès. The community also belongs to the territory of the Pays d'Aurillac.
Several traces found on the territory of Saint-Gérons attest that the village was inhabited before the prehistoric time. remarkable menhirs There is also scattered throughout the town dating from about the year 3500-2000 BC. J.-C.
During a stay at Saint-Gérons, do not miss its Romanesque church, fountains, crosses and other bread ovens.
Nature is no exception, Saint-Gérons enjoying a privileged location to practice various activities in nature such as hiking, fishing, boating or swimming.
Saint-Gérons has a rich cultural heritage that deserves our attention.
The church Saint-Gérons is a perfect example. This building historical monument since 1914 is of Romanesque architecture. It consists of a bell tower decorated with four bells topped with a slate roof. The church and its adjoining chapels are covered with curved tiles.
It also distinguishes the Town City Hall, listed in the inventory of historical monuments. It is a solid building built in the late nineteenth century with a symmetrical facade double entry (boys and girls). Its architecture is inspired by the manor houses, with regular façade and a leaky roof dormers with two half-ridges. The town hall is located in a wooded enclosure.
Castle Margeride is also worth visiting. The main body of the castle is Louis XV, while one of the towers on the day side of the nineteenth century. He has a regular façade and a hipped roof dormers to the nasturtium. The castle also has large coated chimneys adorning the rump.
While strolling through the town, you can also admire the small municipal property consisting of bread ovens, fountains and a mill.
Saint-Gérons is also a place for relaxation and sports activities. For family activities, two lidos in Espinet and Renac offer good moments of conviviality. You may like to discover the water sports on the lake of Saint-Étienne-Cantalès with Renac Nautic Club, but also enjoy bathing times. Games for children are also available on site.
In the oak forest of the peninsula Renac, facing the beach arranged and supervised, you will find an adventure park for children from 3 years and adults. It has 7 tree to tree routes suitable for all levels, with a shaded circuit and over 20 zip lines.
In July, the peasant farming festival organized by the Peasant Confederation takes place Espinet, town Saint-Gérons. The program for this festive and convivial event dedicated to the whole family discover the birds, farm tours, musical aperitif, farmers market and craft, milking cows, but also an empty barns.
