Blesle

Blesle

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBlesleSaint-Étienne-sur-Blesle at 3.1 km (6 min)
Insee code43033Grenier-Montgon at 4.8 km (5 min)
Postcode43450Espalem at 6.5 km (7 min)
Latitude45.3189370Autrac at 6.9 km (8 min)
Longitude3.1702560Massiac at 8.8 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 472 to 875 metersAuriac-l'Église at 8.9 km (10 min)
Surface29.80 km²Leyvaux at 9.4 km (12 min)
Population653 inhabitantsTorsiac at 9.5 km (10 min)
Density22 inhabitants/km²Léotoing at 10.4 km (12 min)
National labelsSaint-Beauzire at 11.2 km (12 min)
Chief townLe Puy-en-Velay (at 81 km, 77 min)Laurie at 12.2 km (14 min)
DepartmentHaute-LoireLorlanges at 13.9 km (13 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

The former abbey of women was founded by Ermengarde, mother of William the Pious, founder of Cluny. Blesle had two churches, one monastery and one reserved for the villagers. During the revolution, the steeple of the abbey church was destroyed and Bleslois rebelled against the destruction of the tower, where the distinction of having a church without a steeple and a bell tower without a church. Also discover the tower lords Mercoeur, known around the twenty angles and many houses with wood sides that dot the village.

Chadecol plateau overlooking northern village Blesle could, by some, be the famous plateau of Gergovie ...


SIGHTSEEING

The beautiful Romanesque church.

The Museum of the Coif, open from April to September.

The washing of Blesle, situated on the river Voireuse are not to be missed ...

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Blesle
MonumentsChurch Saint-Pierre

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Feast of the painting on the 1st Saturday of July.

Flea markets and yard sales in July and August.

The Music Apéros Blesle: August. Music Festival is not to be missed. Groups and musicians of all styles occur in the streets of the medieval city. Fun atmosphere for 3 days!

Fair of Saint Martin on November 11.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The rivers around have a population of wild trout and grayling of interest to followers of St. Peter.

Short hiking paths.

PHOTOS
View of the tower and the tower of Mercoeur
 
Old hospital tower Massadou
Blesle view Lumberjack
 
Bridge Voireuse
In the heart of Blesle
 
Belltower St. Martin
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -5°C - Max. -4°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 1°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -6°C - Max. 1°C
RESTAURANTS 
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 29 km from Blesle25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres et Table d'hôtes de margaridou  
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 in BlesleFrom 70 € to 75 € the double room 
L'oustal  
Bournoncle-Saint-Pierre
Fully renovated former schoolhouse situated in the center of bourg. Chambres and Breakfast: Gîtes de France 3 Epis.
Located 11.9 km from Blesle50 € the double room 
La Maison de Marie Camille    
8.9
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 16.3 km from BlesleFrom 75 € to 95 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 11.8 km from Blesle250 € per week 
Maison de vacances à Lubières  
8.6
Vergongheon
The house is located in the village of Lubiere it is accessible from the street fountains. The average altitude of the village is 420 meters. The house named 'The Leopaul' is a property...
Located 15 km from BlesleFrom 250 € to 350 € per week 
Le Lac Des Estives  
9.2
Montgreleix
Come and deeply breathe the highlands Cézallier the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes between the Cantal mountains and hills Dores. Cottage built on the banks of a beautiful lake, and...
Located 22 km from Blesle250 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
L'ombrage    
7.6
Saint-Pierre-Colamine
 
Located 29 km from BlesleFrom 10.60 € to 13.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
La Bougnate     
8.4
Blesle
This hotel, situated in the medieval village of Blesle, which is the 100th most beautiful village in France, in the Haute Loire region, features a traditional restaurant and a gift...
Located in BlesleRoom from 60 €
Le Soleil d'Auvergne     
7.9
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 in BlesleRoom from 55 €
Hotel La Colombiere Cantal     
8.8
Massiac
La Colombiere Cantal is situated on the A75 motorway in the heart of the Auvergne region. It provides soundproofed rooms with free wired internet and an outdoor terrace and garden....
Located 6.4 km from BlesleRoom from 44 €

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