Ardes

Ardes

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Ardes
Insee code	63009
Postcode	63420
Latitude	45.4031639
Longitude	3.1267720
Altitude	From 485 to 1039 meters
Surface	16.59 km²
Population	629 inhabitants
Density	37 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Apchat at 2.2 km
Chief town	Clermont-Ferrand (at 58 km, 50 min)		Rentières at 2.6 km
Department	Puy-de-Dôme		Augnat at 4.3 km
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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At the gates of Cézallier stands Ardes-on-Couze, picturesque village occupying a promontory and basalt retaining many testimonies of its medieval past. Its history is linked to the powerful family Mercoeur. The remains of their castle overlooking the city.

Between lakes and volcanoes, Cézallier? a protected territory.

Zone vast plateau between the Sancy north and the Cantal mountains to the south, Cézallier pauses in volcanic terrain. Located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d 'Auvergne, the signal of Luguet culminates at 1551 meters. Peatlands Cézallier, housed in the hollow glacier, home to a very curious polar vegetation, such as sundew (carnivorous plant) and the moss? The circus Artoux at the foot of Signal Luguet is a good example of the use of rural land by man with farmhouses and their habitat. In the plain at the foot of Cézallier, spring near the red earth salt springs where vegetation grows south.

It is the realm of large areas where hikers (walking and riding), ATV enthusiasts are kings, and where lovers of cheese, mushrooms, blueberries, wild raspberries, daffodils are happy? It is also a preserved area, friendly and genuine which is to discover everything: nature, landscape, heritage, gastronomy?

The sources of Couze Ardes sources of salt Arvie, the Cézallier is a paradise for fishermen including Lake Roche Orcines to 1200 m altitude above the plain of Jassy.

• The Cistercian Mégemont: historical monument, architecture tells a history. Opportunity to visit. Information +33 4 73 71 44 68.
• The Romanesque churches Vaudable Dauzat-sur-Saint-Hérent Roche-Charles, Saint-Alyre-ès-Montagne.
• The burons former summer homes of the peasants.
• The village of Ardes, Anzat-the-Luguet, Chassagne and Ternant has beautiful traditional buildings.
• The Tower of Besse, the fountain of Godivelle the chapel of Valletta, the castle gate Fromental are many heritage sights to visit in for a stroll.
• The mill Apcher (visits on request).
• The Circus Artoux.
• The lakes and Roche Godivelle orcin.
• The signal Luguet.
• The red rocks of the Valley of Saints.
• Valley Rentières.
• The waterfalls Apcher and gur of bait.
• Mountains and Chabrut Chamaroux.

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On-Couze

Finger Mercoeur

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 4°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 4°C

Campanile Clermont-Ferrand Sud   7.9   SPECIAL OFFER Issoire Welcome to Campanile Issoire, south of Clermont-Ferrand in Auvergne. The hotel welcomes you in a warm atmosphere and offers an interior with more contemporary lines. Luminous space,... Located 19.7 km from Ardes 19 € per person

Le Clos Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise Enjoy free access to the wellness area with our pool and enjoy a cocktail in the lounge mountain nook and finish your evening with the discovery of a real meal Auvergne. Located 19.7 km from Ardes 29 € per person

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Chambre d'hôtes°les Aubépine°     8.7 Ardes Five guest rooms Comfortable. At the heart of the Auvergne and Cantal Sancy between the gates of Cézallier. Lover of nature and calm you will be satisfied. Many walks possible discovery... Located in Ardes From 49 € to 553 € the double room

Chambres et Table d'hôtes de margaridou     9.3 Blesle In a splendid site dominating the valley of Alagnon, Catherine, Jacques and their 4 children accomodate you in 5 splendid family rooms (3 Gîtes ears of France) with Mezzanine, entry,... Located 9.9 km from Ardes From 70 € to 75 € the double room

La Maison de Marie Camille   Saint-Germain-Lembron Near the A75 motorway, 12 km south of Issoire and close to the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, our guest rooms and our table hosts welcome you into the heart of the historic town of Saint... Located 10.6 km from Ardes From 77 € to 98 € the double room

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Gite de france au coeur de l'auvergne Saint-Alyre-ès-Montagne Large comfortable cottage in a quiet unobstructed 20 km from Besse many activities and tours including lakes, Vucania. Hiking, fishing on site, adjacent enclosed land, 4 bedrooms (2... Located 10.5 km from Ardes From 240 € to 470 € per week

La grandzoune à la cascade d'Apcher Anzat-le-Luguet The chalet is located in the heart à1100 m altitude massif Cézallier at the foot of a waterfall. It is adjacent to a renovated mill of XVIII. Restaurant, bakery and small supermarket... Located 12.9 km from Ardes From 250 € to 300 € per week

Gite des hirondelles Issoire Bergonne Typical house in the village of Puy de Dome to 5 km from Issoire and 5 minutes from the motorway 75. Possibilité to park the car in the courtyard, and take meals on the terrace in the... Located 13.6 km from Ardes From 235 € to 390 € per week

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L'ombrage     7.6 Saint-Pierre-Colamine   Located 18.9 km from Ardes From 10.60 € to 13.80 € per day

Camping la vallee verte   Saint-Nectaire Quiet and wooded campsite with heated swimming pool. At 400 m from the village of St Nectaire, altitude 700 m. Locations divided into islands are separated by hedges or plants. Our... Located 22 km from Ardes From 13.20 € to 19.70 € per day

Camping le repos du baladin     9.2   SPECIAL OFFER Murol Nice camping*** of 91 pitches, quiet and nature located in the Auvergne volcano park of next to the medieval castle Murol near the lake chambon. Located 23 km from Ardes From 13.70 € to 19.20 € per day

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La Bougnate      9 Blesle La Bougnate, situated in the medieval village of Blesle, which is one of the most beautiful villages in France, in the Haute Loire region, features a traditional restaurant and a small... Located 10 km from Ardes Room from 89 €

Le Soleil d'Auvergne      8.2 Blesle Hotel Le Soleil d'Auvergne is situated in Le Basbory-de-Blesle, a picturesque village in the Auvergne region. Guests are invited to dine at Le Soleil d'Auvergne’s restaurant which has... Located 11.2 km from Ardes Room from 55 €

Auberge de la Loue     8.5 Vodable Set in the historical village of Vodable, this renovated barn offers on-site horse stables. You can admire local artist’s work throughout the property, admire the views of the old volcanoes... Located 11.7 km from Ardes Room from 50 €

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