Cournon-d'Auvergne

Cournon-d'Auvergne

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TownCournon-d'AuvergneLe Cendre at 3 km (6 min)
Insee code63124Lempdes at 4.1 km (9 min)
Postcode63800Pérignat-sur-Allier at 4.1 km (8 min)
Latitude45.7415320Pérignat-lès-Sarliève at 5.2 km (11 min)
Longitude3.1981770Orcet at 5.7 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 314 to 542 metersSaint-Bonnet-lès-Allier at 6.2 km (13 min)
Surface18.58 km²La Roche-Noire at 6.3 km (13 min)
Population18501 inhabitantsMezel at 7.1 km (15 min)
Density1014 inhabitants/km²Dallet at 7.2 km (13 min)
National labelLes Martres-de-Veyre at 7.2 km (15 min)
Chief townClermont-Ferrand (at 12.5 km, 19 min)Saint-Georges-sur-Allier at 7.6 km (16 min)
DepartmentPuy-de-DômeMirefleurs at 8 km (17 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Near major attractions of the Puy de Dome, Cournon-d'Auvergne is a perfect destination for your holiday or weekend. With family or friends, Cournon seduce you with its surroundings, the quality of its environment, its cultural and sports facilities. All the ingredients are there for a pleasant stay: a rich wine entered in the heart of a medieval village, restaurants in the varied cuisine, sports and cultural events, a water body to relax, Allier One of the last wild rivers in Europe, paths lined with Mediterranean flowers ...


SIGHTSEEING
  • Historic Heritage:
  • Get lost in the alleys of the old medieval village, and go discover a typical architectural heritage of ancient wine villages Auvergne (winegrowers' houses and polyculteurs, old cellars, t).
  • Built on the site of the ancient Abbey of St Martin, St Martin's Church is akin to major Romanesque churches of Auvergne. Please open the door to discover the amazing wall paintings dating from the 14th century. Since 1912, the apse, which spans the foregoing and aisles are classified as historical monuments. Nearby, discover the door of the clock, ancient gate of the fortress of the lord bishop. You will also observe the 18th century castle now houses the town hall, or the ruins of the ancient Romanesque church of Saint-Hilaire.
  • Natural Heritage:
  • Cournon The slopes are a particularly rich ecological site. Sheltered by the Puys and the Massif du Sancy, these hills have a warm, dry microclimate reminiscent of Languedoc. Through paths and trails, stroll in the Mediterranean garden, discovering the fauna and flora of this outstanding. No fewer than 270 plant species have been identified, 14 of which are protected for their rarity. You'll also learn 60 different species of butterflies and about 30 breeding birds.
  • The river Allier.
  • Activities
  • The Bathing Water area of 7 hectares with an area of 5 000 m² fitted for swimming. Monitored in July and August.
  • The Drive: In the dry hills: PR Chamina Trail, 6.5 kilometers, botanical trail, fitness trail.
  • Along the Allier: marked trail of 17 km between Cournon and Pont-du-Château. Several loops possible. Map available at city hall.
  • Fishing: In the water: Cyprinidae and carnivores. 2 posts disabled. In the Allier: 2nd category. Whitefish and salmonids (salmon fishing banned). 1 vacancy disabilities.
  • Sports: Canoe / kayak, orienteering, sports fields open access (football, rugby, skate park ...), pool.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Sarliève-Cournon
MonumentsChurch Saint-Martin
Performance hallsLa Baie des Singes,   Zénith d'Auvergne
Natural sitesWood of Mélac

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Events in summer
  • July 14: Commemoration of National Day with fireworks to the water.
  • A summer at the movies: Movie film outdoors on a giant screen.
  • Night Market: Every Thursday in July, up from the place Joseph Gardet.
  • The rest of the year:
  • Festival Puy-de-Mômes: Youth Festival (theater, dance, music, readings, storytelling, workshops ...): In April.
  • International Fair Clermont-Cournon Grande Halle d'Auvergne: Early September.
  • Fair Saint Maurice: Mid-September.
  • Christmas Market: Mid-December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Close:
  • Clermont-Ferrand.
  • Chaine des Puys.
  • Lezoux.
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WEATHER
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RESTAURANTS 
Auberge du pont
Pont-du-Château
It's sunny in the town of Pont-du-Chateau, in the heart of the Puy de Dome, a tidy inn opened the doors to another world where food is king. Close to Clermont-Ferrand, treat yourself...
Located 7.8 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 20 € to 110 € per person 
La Galerie
Billom
Gallery located in the heart of Medieval, Pizzeria and take away there in winter. In summer the gallery is a Breton creperie-Pizzeria with a wide choice of buckwheat cakes and pancakes...
Located 11 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 10 € to 15 € per person 
Le Moulin des Gardelles
Riom
Local traditional meals with notes combining modern flavors of Auvergne and tastes more distant. Two dining rooms, a garden terrace and a bar are at your disposal for relaxing mome...
Located 19 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'hôtes tilours  
Billom
The house in the heart of Medieval 4 bedrooms, one with twin beds, one with a double bed and two with double bed plus one extra bed each room has its own independent water shower, toilet,...
Located 11.1 km from Cournon-d'Auvergne55 € 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 12.3 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 188 € to 258 € the double room 
Chez patricia    
9.7
Nohanent
Family suite on the ground floor of the owner's house: 1 bedroom. (1 double bed), 1 bedroom (3 single beds), private bathroom and toilet. Kitchen, breakfast room / lounge, terrace,...
Located 13.6 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 60 € to 80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
La Grange aux Ayres
Olloix
Welcome at la Grange aux Ayres! La Grange aux Ayres, literally the barn of the flail is our dream in the Auvergne. Surrounded by breathtaking panoramas, the house lies in the small...
Located 17.7 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 450 € to 525 € per week 
Gîte de La Belette, maison de caractère
Orbeil
The lodging of the weasel is an old vineyard house recently renovated. Bright, warm and welcoming, it offers beautiful views of the Sancy and. Allier Valley. Ideally located in the...
Located 20 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 400 € to 500 € per week 
Gite dan'hube
Saint-Jean-d'Heurs
Detached Bungalow: You long for calm and independence, welcome to the holiday of St. John of flowers, we offer a house 5min walk-out highway, on private grounds of 1500 m² in a nice,...
Located 21 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 400 € to 600 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping les Ombrages    
8.8
Dallet
In a idyllic vallee Along the river Allier. You will find our comfortable family campsite (dutch owners) - Here we may well go for walks, fishing, and make family a quiet canoe trip....
Located 4.7 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 15 € to 21.50 € per day 
Camping Le Clos Auroy    
9.6
Orcet
Beautiful campsite with all the confort you need to have a perfect holyday in the region. We offer heated swimming pools, snacks, much documentation about the surroundings a so much...
Located 5.1 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 15.20 € to 23.80 € per day 
Camping la vallee verte  
Saint-Nectaire
Camping quiet and wooded, with its new indoor heated swimming pool (open from the second half of 2012). A 400 m from the village of St Nektarios, altitude 700 m. Locations divided into...
Located 24 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneFrom 12.50 € to 18.80 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Gergovie     
8.6
Pérignat-lès-Sarliève
Hotel Gergovie sits at the foothills of the Gergovie plateau in the heart of Auvergne. Its rooms are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi internet access. Rooms also have a balcony...
Located 3.7 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneRoom from 85 €
Première Classe Clermont-Ferrand Aubière     
7.6
Aubière
Located an 11-minute drive from Clermont-Ferrand city centre, this hotel features air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are available on site....
Located 4.4 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneRoom from 29 €
P'tit Dej-Hôtel - Clermont Ferrand     
7.8
Aubière
This P’tit Dej-Hotel Clermont Ferrand, is located in Aubière, a 10-minute drive from the centre of Clermont Ferrand. It offers a tennis court, a fitness centre and air-conditioned rooms...
Located 4.6 km from Cournon-d'AuvergneRoom from 41 €

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Puy-de-Dôme
Cristal-Hotel
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, 10 minutes from the city centre, the Cristal Hotel offers a heated indoor swimming pool with...
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