Ayat-sur-Sioule

Ayat-sur-Sioule

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownAyat-sur-Sioule
Insee code63025
Postcode63390
Latitude46.0503020
Longitude2.8894050
AltitudeFrom 360 to 716 meters
Surface14.20 km²
Population149 inhabitants
Density10 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townClermont-Ferrand (at 59 km, 57 min)Châteauneuf-les-Bains at 5.8 km (7 min)
DepartmentPuy-de-DômeSainte-Christine at 6.1 km (7 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

This small town is situated on a plateau down to the Sioule in 3 deep valleys and wild. A walk or trail riding you can discover the birthplace of General Desaix (death at Marengo in 1800) and some hotspots of resistance Combrailles. Those who seek will find the quiet refuge in the grotto of St. Menelaus, hermit and monk who raised Abbey Menat. Most athletes will embark on Brayne for canoeing down the Sioule.


SIGHTSEEING

Very beautiful church of the early 20th century.

Monument to the memory of General Desaix.

Walking tour.

Equestrian center (walking, hiking), open all year.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

July 14: Inter villages.

August: Feast of the country Desaix.

In September: European Heritage Day.

Mid-October: concert at the church.

Late October: the traditional sauerkraut.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Private hot air balloon flightNature and the outdoorsFrom 300 € to 520 €Sauret-Besserve (9.4 km)
Guided tours and sightseeing in AuvergneCulture and education130 €Châtel-Guyon (19.8 km)
Visit La Mothe CastleCulture and educationFrom 4 € to 50 €Vicq (22 km)
Yoga lessons and relaxationWellbeing9 €Beaune-d'Allier (27 km)

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PHOTOS
Pond
 
Landscape
Gour Saillant
 
Cascade three tanks
The Sioule
 
Meander Queuille
Chanterelles
 
Party
Pheasant
 
Valley Sioule
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WEATHER
Monday 20 May
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Tuesday 21 May
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Wednesday 22 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Hostellerie du Val de Sioule
Ébreuil
A wind of change - It's a whirlwind of freshness that blows on traditional French cuisine Hostellerie du Val de Sioule. The classics are revisited with gusto by the Head of the institution,...
Located 16.9 km from Ayat-sur-Sioule15 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Domaine des Maillets    
9.7
Blot-l'Église
We are pleased to welcome our two rooms (one family) located in the old stables in our area from the 17th century that we restore with passion and authenticity.
Located 5.3 km from Ayat-sur-Sioule80 € the double room 
Chambres d'hôtes le tilleul    
9
Sainte-Christine
In the heart of Combrailles near the gorge Sioule Nicole and Lawrence have chosen to develop an old farm. Typical planning.
Located 6 km from Ayat-sur-Sioule52 € the double room 
Montarlet  
Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne
3 rooms, situated in a charming old farm, extremly peaceful, near the parc of the Auvergne volcanos.
Located 8.3 km from Ayat-sur-Sioule56 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite 'La Trouvaille'
Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne
This beautiful holiday home is part of a farm where the owners Auvergne. It is located in the locality 'Cubes' 3 km from St Gervais d'Auvergne. The firm is backed by the mountains and...
Located 4 km from Ayat-sur-SiouleFrom 295 € to 525 € per week 
Bonsejour, location de gîtes en Auvergne
Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne
Welcome to Bonsejour, the perfect place to rent your holidayhouse in the Auvergne. The houses are situated in the areas Allier and Puy de Dôme and around St. Gervais d'Auvergne, in...
Located 7.1 km from Ayat-sur-Sioule395 € per week 
Le gite du four a pain
Manzat
Located in the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, 5 minutes from Lake Tazenat (bathing, pedalo, creperie) at the bottom of a small hamlet. 3 Bedrooms each with a toilet and a bathroom. One...
Located 10.4 km from Ayat-sur-SiouleFrom 390 € to 750 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping La Coccinelle    
8.9
Blot-l'Église
Near Gorges La Sioule, Fred, Ria, Richard and Paula, welcome you in a beautiful natural area suitable for children. The campground offers spacious sites for tents, caravans and motorhomes...
Located 7 km from Ayat-sur-SiouleFrom 14 € to 17 € per day 
Mini-camping & gîte Les Fayes   
8.4
Gouttières
Mini-quiet campsite in the countryside. Amidst the beautiful nature of the Puy de Dome, Auvergne region. Scenic view: Puy-de-Dôme, Le Sancy / Mont Dore (1886 m), wood and Charolais...
Located 9.1 km from Ayat-sur-SiouleFrom 12.50 € to 15 € per day 
Camping BEL AIR    
8
Saint-Ours
In Auvergne, a green and quiet countryside, in the Regional Park of the Volcanos, a picturesque area proposes you an attractive and friendly place to relax and spend a pleasant tim...
Located 23 km from Ayat-sur-Sioule14.10 € per day 

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HOTELS
Relais d'Auvergne     
8
Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne
The 3-star hotel is ideally located close to Vulcania (European Park of Volcanism) in the heart of the bucolic Auvergne countryside, not far from Riom. Relais d'Auvergne offers the...
Located 5.7 km from Ayat-sur-SiouleRoom from 64 €
Castel Hotel 1904     
8.7
Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne
Located in the centre of Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne, Castel Hotel 1904 has been run by the same family since 1904 and is set in a 17th-Century building. There are 2 restaurants on site...
Located 5.9 km from Ayat-sur-SiouleRoom from 75 €
Hôtel Le Saint Joseph     
8.3
Saint-Éloy-les-Mines
Set in Saint-Éloy-les-Mines, this 2-star hotel offers a garden and 2 lounges. You can dine in the gastronomic restaurant or visit Sioule Gorge, 9 km away. The rooms at Hôtel Le Saint...
Located 13.4 km from Ayat-sur-SiouleRoom from 60 €

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Puy-de-Dôme
Balladins Centre Clermont-Ferrand
Located a 10-minute drive from the city centre, this hotel features air-conditioned rooms, 5 meeting rooms and a restaurant....
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