Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise		Saint-Pierre-Colamine at 6.2 km (9 min)
Insee code	63038		Saint-Victor-la-Rivière at 6.3 km (7 min)
Postcode	63610		Super Besse at 7.1 km (9 min)
Latitude	45.5109080		Murol at 9.5 km (11 min)
Longitude	2.9338590		Compains at 10.7 km (13 min)
Altitude	From 805 to 1725 meters		Valbeleix at 11.9 km (14 min)
Surface	72.38 km²		Creste at 12.2 km (14 min)
Population	1659 inhabitants		Saurier at 12.9 km (14 min)
Density	22 inhabitants/km²		Chambon-sur-Lac at 13.7 km (15 min)
National labels			Saint-Nectaire at 15.9 km (18 min)
Chief town	Clermont-Ferrand (at 49 km, 49 min)		Picherande at 16.4 km (17 min)
Department	Puy-de-Dôme		Égliseneuve-d'Entraigues at 17.1 km (17 min)
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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• Built in 1050 m altitude on a lava flow, this busy market town in the charming, convivial and festive which combine on a daily basis is part of a natural uncommon.
• A little history ...

L'origine de Besse est encore à élucider : il ya peut-être 1000 ans, Besse dépendant d'un autre lieu plus important : Chandesse (l'actuel hameau de Chandèze)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The origin of Besse is yet to be elucidated: there are perhaps 1000 years, Besse dependent on another place more important Chandesse (the present hamlet of Chandèze). In medieval times, Besse says its localization stage, relays, market, fair (skins, mountain cheese traded against the grain, fruit, wine valleys and Palin).

En 1270, les bourgeois de Besse achetèrent au seigneur de la Tour d'Auvergne leur charte communale." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In 1270, the citizens of Besse bought the lord de la Tour d'Auvergne their communal charter. The town is at the mercy of modernization new styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance. The 18th century saw the famine and the Revolution. He allowed our ancestors to dispose of part of the ramparts of the city or go to the other side.

• Gastronomic specialties:

Les plats du pays : Les auberges et restaurants du massif du Sancy proposent un large choix de plats typiques : potée auvergnate, truffade, chou farci, pounti (sorte de flan salé aux pruneaux), saucisses aux lentilles, ou encore steak de Salers au" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The cuisine: The inns and restaurants of the Sancy offer a wide choice of dishes: pot Auvergne, truffles, stuffed cabbage, pounti (a kind of savory flan with prunes), sausages with lentils, or steak in Salers Bleu d'Auvergne, pie Saint-Nectaire cheese or 3. Not forgetting the wild mushrooms (porcini, chanterelle, pied de mouton ...), Arctic char, trout river, blue, or simply grilled with bacon. And for dessert, after the cheese of the Auvergne: blueberry pie, apple pumps or simply fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries).

Les fromages : 5 AOC : le saint-nectaire, le bleu, le cantal, la fourme d'Ambert, le Salers." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Cheeses: 5 PDO: the Saint-Nectaire, blue, Cantal, Fourme d'Ambert, Salers.

Le saint-nectaire : fromage de terroir par excellence, produit au coeur du Sancy et jusque dans le Cantal." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Saint-Nectaire: cheese land par excellence, produced in the heart of Sancy and even in the Cantal. Made from raw milk, cheese is an uncooked pressed and rind. Its special flavor, a nutty flavor, comes from the quality and variety of grass which the cows feed on the summer pastures. Saint-Nectaire is round and flat, and measure 21 cm in diameter. It takes place throughout the meal: soup, souffles, salads, truffles. It is produced either in the dairy (dairy Saint-Nectaire) or at the farm (Saint-Nectaire farmer).

D'autres fromages peuvent vous surprendre, comme le Lavaur, le Gaperon, la fourme de Rochefort, ou le Cabecou…" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Other cheeses may surprise you, as Lavaur the Gaperon, Fourme de Rochefort, or Cabecou ...

Les salaisons : Ferme, de couleur rose, sec, le jambon d'Auvergne est salé au sel sec et longuement séché en altitude, où l'air est plus pur." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The cured: Farm, pink, dry, Auvergne ham is salted with dry salt and dried extensively at high altitude where the air is purer. Pure pork dry sausage and dry sausage have a long period of drying and refining.

Produits régionaux : La brioche de tome fraîche sucrée ou salée - Les tartes aux fromages d'Auvergne - Tripoux (élaborés à partir de viande de veau et de mouton, les tripoux sont accompagnés d'un succulent bouillon composé de gelée et d'aromates" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Local Produce: The Volume of fresh brioche sweet or savory - cheese pies Auvergne - Tripe (made from veal and mutton, tripe are accompanied by a delicious broth made of jelly and herbs ) - Jams - Liqueurs - Honey - Sweets - Traditional dishes ...

Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise: Village of art and history. Medieval and Renaissance Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise reflects a rich history and architectural history. Narrow cobbled streets, shops, mansions from the 12th and 16th centuries, the belfry Historical Monument are the main witnesses. Linked to the history of France and royalty (Queen Margot has left its mark), the city Bessard has long been one of the strongholds of the Medicis.

• Church of Saint Andrew:

Bâtie sur une coulée de lave, elle domine la place environnante." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Built on a lava flow, it dominates the surrounding space.

C'est un édifice en pierre de lave assez composite, en partie romane, de la fin du 12ème siècle pour la nef avec d'étroits collatéraux et le transept avec coupole sur la croisée." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> It is a stone building composite lava enough, partly Romanesque, late 12th century nave with narrow aisles and transept with a dome over the crossing. The choir dating from 1555 was restored in the 19th century (1822) with the establishment of an apse. The side chapels are 17th and 18th century.

L'intérieur est assez sombre, avec des bas-côtés étroits." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The interior is quite dark, with narrow aisles. The capitals of quality, are decorated with foliage or historical (meals and death of the Evil Rich, Crucifixion of St. Andrew, curious scene of sacrifice, monkey trainers ...). 16th century stalls in the choir (great mercies) and behind the altar, the venerated statue of the Virgin of Our Lady of Vassivière throne in the church during the season ever.

• Chapel Vassivière:

Perdue dans les montagnes, elle abrite en été la Vierge Noire de Vassivière." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Lost in the mountains, it was home to the Black Madonna Vassivière.

La chapelle de Vassivière est depuis le 16ème siècle un haut lieu de pèlerinage pour prier l'été Notre Dame de Vassivière." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Chapel is Vassivière since the 16th century a place of pilgrimage to pray Our Lady of the summer Vassivière. This site brings us back to the history of Auvergne and France in the 16th century: at that time disturbed by the wars of religion, the land was owned by Catherine de Medici. According to legend, the source below the chapel was blessed in 1656: its waters could be employed in any profane use. The Celts had built a temple here dedicated to the goddess of rivers and fountains: Vassivière name comes from "going iver": the temple of the water.

• Trips "to discover Besse": Roundtrip from the church (about 1h).

L'église : de l'édifice du 12ème siècle subsistent la nef avec d'étroits collatéraux et le transept avec coupole sur la croisée." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The church of the building remain the 12th century nave with narrow aisles and transept with a dome over the crossing. The side chapels are 17th and 18th centuries. The choir of the 16th ends with a small apse (added in 1822) to receive the winter the statue of Our Lady transhumant Vassivière, a small black Madonna.

Suivre le chemin de ronde sur la gauche." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Follow the path round to the left.

Remarquer le château du Bailli, ancienne demeure du juge qui représentait la justice des Seigneurs de La Tour d'Auvergne." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Note the Bailiff's Castle, former residence of the judge who represented the Justice Lords of La Tour d'Auvergne.

Tourner à gauche dans la rue du Quartier Saint Jean." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Turn left into Rue Saint Jean.

Arriver sur la place du Dr Pipet bordée de maisons édifiées à l'époque médiévale : fenêtres principales donnant sur la place, portes aux armoiries non pas de blasons de familles nobles comme l'ont cru les révolutionnaires, mais de bourgeois ou de confréries." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Arriving on behalf of Dr. Pipet lined with houses built in medieval times: main windows overlooking the square, doors to armorial emblems not of noble families as have believed the revolutionaries, but of bourgeois or brotherhoods.

Traverser la place et prendre la ruelle devant la maison dite des Boucheries." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Cross the square and take the lane in front of the house called Butcher.

Remonter la rue étroite pavée et admirer la maison de la Reine Margot : cette maison at-elle abrité l'espace d'une nuit la fille de Catherine de Médicis lorsqu'elle fuyait son mari Henri IV, entre le Béarn et son château d" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Replace the narrow cobbled streets and admire the house of Queen Margot: Did this house housed within one night the daughter of Catherine de Medici when she fled her husband Henri IV, between Beam and his castle 'Usson?

Se rendre place de la Pairie, remarquer au fond de la placette une maison datée de 1619." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Going up to the peerage, noted at the bottom of the plot of a house dated 1619.

Aller jusqu'au Beffroi (milieu du 15ème siècle, restauré à diverses reprises)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Go to the Belfry (mid 15th century and restored several times).

Rejoindre l'église." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Join the church.

• Ski Museum:

Au coeur du village de Besse, dans l'une des plus belles salles voûtées de la Maison de la Reine Margot, venez suivre la visite commentée par le créateur du musée." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> In the village of Besse, in one of the most beautiful vaulted cellars of the Maison de la Reine Margot, just follow the guided tour by the creator of the museum.

De l'origine du ski, 2500 ans avant JC, à son avènement à Besse au début du 20ème siècle, une intéressante collection de skis en bois, recueillis dans toute l'Europe, après 15 années de recherche passionnée, vous sera présentée ainsi" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> On the Origin of the ski, 2500 years BC, on his accession to Besse in the early 20th century, an interesting collection of wooden skis, collected throughout Europe, after 15 years of passionate research, you will be presented and that the varied material and suitable for sports (sledding, ice skating, bobsleigh, sledge, shoes ...). Posters and photos.

• The Farm Boinchoux:

Remontez le temps… Et entrez dans l'intimité de cette ferme auvergnate du début du 19ème siècle." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Go back in time ... and enter in the privacy of this farm in Auvergne in the early 19th century. You will find love with the gruff charm of our great grandparents and their taste for good things.

Durant une heure, la ferme s'animera pour vous faire revivre en scénographie la vie quotidienne de Marthe et Gaston." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> For an hour, the farm will come alive for you in design to revive the daily lives of Martha and Gaston. The attic of the barn, through the common room, discover the ancient traditions, the stories sung in patois and manufacture of Saint-Nectaire! This is the unforgettable past that has transcended time and you relive Farm Boinchoux.

Renseignements : Tél : +33 4 73 79 53 12 - Email : contact@ferme-boinchoux.fr" onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">For further information: Tel: +33 4 73 79 53 12 - Email: contact@ferme-boinchoux.fr

Situé à Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise - Chemin d'Olpilière." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Located at Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise - Path Olpilière.

• Rural Heritage:

Magnifiques fontaines "renaissance" sur les places." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Beautiful fountains "renaissance" in the squares.

Fours à pain." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Bread makers.

Lavoirs." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Lavatories.

• Winter sports resort 7 km (Super-Besse): downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubbing ...
• The natural heritage:

Lac Pavin et cratère du Montchal : L'histoire géologique de la région se termine par l'activité volcanique du groupe du Pavin." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Lake Pavin crater and Montchal: The geological history of the region ends with the volcanic activity of the group Pavin. Pavin The eruption of 6000 years ago is the latest known in France. This is a phreatomagmatic eruption. Water and magma gave an explosive character of this activity, so that a crater 92 meters deep and 1000 m in diameter was formed, accompanied by a dense cloud of particles composed of lava having covered 95 km ². This crater explosion called Maar is currently occupied by Lake Pavin.

Creux de Souci : Gouffre abritant un lac souterrain (cheminée secondaire du Puy de Montchal)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Depth of Marigold: Chasm housing an underground lake (Puy de fireplace secondary Montchal).

• Perrier Louis Park Besse.
• Visits to farms with production of Saint-Nectaire.
• Maison de l'Abeille: To learn more about the world of bees. A Besse, the Villetour, Maison de l'Abeille you to discover the extraction and working honey bee behavior in contact with a beekeeper, the glass hives, making gingerbread, of Tomme honey bun, soap or candy, a movie video.
• Visit a pottery workshop (work at the plate, dove, glazed lava, grateful glazed raku plates).
• Leisure activities for children. Besse Family Plus Montagne label.
• Playgrounds.
• Horse farm (lessons for children, baby pony, covered riding, walking and hiking).
• Cinema (daily sessions during school holidays).

• Market on Monday morning.
• Andros Trophy: beginning of February (Super Besse).
• Sancy Snow Jazz.
• Frequently Asked wines and cheeses in July.
• Flea markets, garage sale, street theater, fairs, village fetes ...

Farm Boinchoux		Boinchoux The Farm
The Farm Boinchoux

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 6°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 5°C

Brit hotel les mouflons Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise Our chef Albert Boudet offers traditional cuisine de terroir. Our restaurant welcomes you every evening during the season with one menu different. Home in the restaurant between 19h... Located in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise 25 € per person

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Les secrets d'epona La Bourboule ... Discover The Secrets of Epona... A kitchen with seasonal colors, flavors and scents of Auvergne, a cozy dining room decorated in pastel tones with sophisticated decor of lounge... Located 17.6 km from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise From 10 € to 25 € per person

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Les vignes   Champeix 2 rooms in the upper part of a winery dating from the eighteenth century equipped with private bathroom and ensuite. Dominant position in the village. Breakfast can be taken inside... Located 17.7 km from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise 60 € the double room

Golliard Jean-Pierre     8.3 Aydat 3 bedrooms on 1st floor of the house propriétaires. En common rdc, living room (fireplace, bread oven). Terrace, garden adjoining closed private parking. 1 ch. (1 lit 2 pers.). 1 ch.... Located 18.6 km from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise 49 € the double room

Château Royal de Saint Saturnin   Saint-Saturnin The Royal Château of Saint Saturnin was built in the xiiith century by the La Tour d'Auvergne family who established itself on this estate in 1281. The château dominates the medieval... Located 21 km from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise From 188 € to 258 € the double room

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La grignotte bessarde Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise In the medieval center leases of beautiful apartment 120m² with 3 large bedrooms, bathroom with cabin jet, kitchenette fully equipped, living on oak floors. Located in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise From 250 € to 450 € per week

Maison roux Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise Beautiful duplex apartment on the 1st floor of a house - 110 m² - 8 people - very neat Deco - a living / dining room - 1 kitchen - 3 bedrooms - open garden - Quiet - Bright. Located in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise From 350 € to 1200 € per week

Gîte de Bessoles Les Bois Saint-Diéry  Old eco-friendly renovated cowshed (160 square metres) with a view of the valley in a quiet hamlet. On the ground floor, a fully equipped kitchen opened on a large living-room with... Located 6.6 km from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise From 460 € to 920 € per week

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L'ombrage     7.6 Saint-Pierre-Colamine   Located 4.6 km from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise From 10.60 € to 13.80 € per day

Camping le repos du baladin   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 7.2 km from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise From 13.40 € to 18.70 € per day

Camping Le Pré Bas     9.6 Chambon-sur-Lac Located in Auvergne, on the shores of Lac Chambon at the foot of the Massif du Sancy Camping Le Pré Bas is an ideal place for a holiday combining the pleasures of water and uplands.... Located 7.3 km from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise From 13.50 € to 25.10 € per day

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Résidence Ondeale     7.3 Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise The Residence Ondeale is located in Super Besse, a ski resort in the Massif Central. It offers well-equipped apartments and a spa centre with a swimming pool, hot-tub and steam bath.... Located in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise Room from 82 €

Brit Hotel Les Mouflons      7.3 Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise Les Mouflons is located close to the centre of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise in the Auvergne region. It has a Spa & Wellness centre and offers free Wi-Fi access. Each of the guest rooms... Located in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise Room from 44 €

Residhotel Le Bois de la Reine      7.4 Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise The Bois de la Reine enjoys a very convenient location at the entrance of the Super Besse resort. Le Bois de la Reine is a beautiful holiday residence offering a warm welcome in charming... Located in Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise Room from 36 €

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