Orcival

Orcival

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Orcival		Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival at 3.7 km (7 min)
Insee code	63264		Rochefort-Montagne at 4.7 km (9 min)
Postcode	63210		Vernines at 7.1 km (14 min)
Latitude	45.6835660		Saint-Pierre-Roche at 8.7 km (15 min)
Longitude	2.8415350		Olby at 9.4 km (19 min)
Altitude	From 780 to 1509 meters		Nébouzat at 9.4 km (18 min)
Surface	27.82 km²		Aurières at 10.5 km (21 min)
Population	256 inhabitants		Laqueuille at 12.7 km (19 min)
Density	9 inhabitants/km²		Saulzet-le-Froid at 12.9 km (25 min)
National labels			Mazaye at 16.4 km (29 min)
Chief town	Clermont-Ferrand (at 27 km, 30 min)		Heume-l'Église at 16.5 km (33 min)
Department	Puy-de-Dôme		Mont-Dore at 16.9 km (27 min)
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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At the heart of the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, village character, green holiday.

The village lies in Orcival Valley Sioulot. The name of the village has attracted many interpretations: "Ourches Valley" (Valley of the Source), "Ursus Vallius" (Bear Valley), or "Valley of Orcus" (Gaulish god of the underworld).

Originally from Orcival, we sometimes liked to see a pagan temple dedicated to the worship of sources. The existence of a village that is certified to the 11th century with the establishment of a priory belonging to the monastery of Chaise-Dieu. In the 11th century, there were a church surrounded by a cemetery west of the village is venerated statue of the Virgin, carved, according to legend, by Saint Luke.

The current basilica was built in the 12th century. The reasons for this building are certainly related to the possession of relics and pilgrimage to the growing success.

• The Notre Dame:

• Built in lava stone (trachyandesites), the basilica need to respect the liturgical orientation, huge earthworks: the mountain has been carved out in the west and the stream diverted to the east.
• This basilica is one of the five main churches of the Romanesque Art Auvergne.
• Damaged in an earthquake in the 15th century, the tower has been slightly modified. The arrow is posterior to the edifice dates from the 19th century, the original having been destroyed during the Revolution. The choir is surrounded by four chapels. Above the front door are hung as a votive offering of shackles and chains of captives freed in recognition offered to the Virgin Mary called Our Lady of the Irons. The church finally has a nice set of capitals and a Virgin in Majesty, carved from legend by Luke Wood covered with gold work, being a fervent cult and an important pilgrimage to the Ascension.

• The Way of the Cross:

• The Way of the Cross from the foot of the basilica, conducted annually for Ascension, thousands of pilgrims at Calvary where the Tomb of the Virgin (site of the early church).
• The path is lined with fourteen stations. The white cross named "Cross of prisoners" was installed on the hill August 15, 1945 in gratitude for the release of prisoners and deported during the Second World War.

• The tower houses:

• Under the influence of a growing pilgrimage, a chapter with 26 canons Orcival was erected in 1245. The many supporters of this chapter have built large houses with towers in the village.

• Castle Cordès:

• Listed building, this medieval fortress is now, after many alterations, remains pleasure.
• The castle includes two buildings in a square flanked by three round towers and an impressive quadrangular tower. The hedges surround a French garden designed by Le Nôtre where Paul Bourget is the plot of his novel "The Demon de Midi.

• Les Roches and Tuilière Sanadoire:

• What are phonolite dykes, remnants of volcanic vents incised and eroded by a glacier in the Quaternary period (- 2 million years).
• 1288 meters high, the particular shape of the Roche Tuilière is related to the friction washer against the wall, as it moves in the volcanic chimney. We used this slate to cover many roofs in the region, hence the name of Roche Tuilière.
• La Roche Sanadoire takes its name from the phonolite which comprises: it sounds when you type. At a height of 1286 meters, the rock bore on its top to be impregnable fortress that served as a reference to a band of looters during the Hundred Years War. The castle was taken in 1375 by Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, but it's probably the earthquake in the late 15th century who completed his disappearance.

• The Lake Guery:

• At 1244 meters, this lake is of volcanic origin and ice.
• The thickness of ice cover each winter the lake is a delight for lovers of fishing. This practice is unique in France.

Concerts in the church throughout the year.

Climbing, fishing, walking, biking, swimming, golf, all outdoor activities.

Village Orcival		Notre Dame
Rocks and Tuilière Sanadoire

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 4°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 6°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 4°C

Les celtiques   9 La Bourboule Rustic dining room outside dining in season; spécialité. Service with chef's cuisine on the terrace in season regional. Holiday meal vouchers and checks accepted. You can extend your... Located 13 km from Orcival From 10 € to 20 € per person

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 13.5 km from Orcival From 10 € to 25 € per person

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 20 km from Orcival 25 € per person

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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 12.8 km from Orcival 49 € the double room

Au belhetre     10 Prondines Between the Mountains and gild the Puy de Dome you can enjoy verdant countryside in our dairy. Located 16.1 km from Orcival 48 € the double room

Le pré du roc     9.7 Bromont-Lamothe Christine and Vincent are pleased to welcome you into their house with character, typical of Combrailles ideally located within walking distance of major attractions of the Puy de Dome.... Located 16.2 km from Orcival 50 € the double room

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Maison Nébouzat Ground floor apartment. Kitchen with dishwasher. Lounge with TV. Bathroom with washing machine. WC. Hall. Located 6.8 km from Orcival From 400 € to 420 € per week

Chalet Murat le Quaire en auvergne Murat-le-Quaire A cottage in the mountains at 1200 m altitude overlooking the mountains of Sancy. 2 private fenced land with cypress hedge, 200m². Garden furniture. A kitchen with dining table on a... Located 9.6 km from Orcival From 240 € to 420 € per week

Clos St Sauves Appartement gentiane   9.6 Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne Located in the countryside, at a place called The Cluze 3 km from the village of Saint Sauves, away from the road and away from the noise in a nature preserve, an apartment complex... Located 12.3 km from Orcival From 370 € to 550 € per week

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Camping les clarines   La Bourboule At the heart of the Massif du Sancy and the Volcanoes of Auvergne, in 1500 the center of the resort of La Bourboule, Camping les clarines welcomes you from December 20 to October 20... Located 11.6 km from Orcival

Camping de serrette   Chambon-sur-Lac Located at 1000 m altitude our campsite overlooks Lake Chambon and the Castle of Murol. Our 75 pitches, chalets, mobil-homes, rental caravans, bare places on shaded or sunny, terraces... Located 13.1 km from Orcival From 13.70 € to 18.10 € 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 13.2 km from Orcival From 13.50 € to 25.10 € per day

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Auberge Le Cantou - Hôtel Roche      7.1 Orcival Auberge Le Cantou is located in the centre of the small village of Orcival. It features a large garden and terrace and free Wi-Fi access in public areas. Each room is decorated in warm... Located in Orcival Room from 42 €

Logis Le Montania      8.6 Nébouzat Located just 10 minutes from the Puy de Dôme, one of the most visited sites in the Auvergne region, you will find the Logis Le Montania hotel and restaurant. Hotel Montania is composed... Located 6.3 km from Orcival Room from 57 €

Archipel Volcans  Saint-Genès-Champanelle Located in the Volcans d’Auvergne Natural Park, this environmentally-friendly guest house features a terrace in the garden. Rooms have views of the Puy de Dôme and Vulcania Theme Park... Located 12.1 km from Orcival Room from 48 €

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