Orcival

Orcival

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Orcival
Insee code	63264
Postcode	63210
Latitude	45.6835660
Longitude	2.8415350
Altitude	From 780 to 1509 meters
Surface	27.82 km²
Population	251 inhabitants
Density	9 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Saint-Bonnet-près-Orcival at 4 km (7 min)
Chief town	Clermont-Ferrand (at 27 km, 30 min)		Rochefort-Montagne at 4.8 km (7 min)
Department	Puy-de-Dôme		Vernines at 7.1 km (14 min)
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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At the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Park, village character, green holiday resort.

The village is located in Orcival Valley Sioulot. The name of the village has attracted numerous interpretations: "Ourche Val" (Valley of the Source), "Ursus Vallius" (Bear Valley) or "Valley of Orcus" (Gallic god of the underworld).

Originally from Orcival has sometimes been mistaken for a pagan temple dedicated to the worship of sources. The existence of a village that is attested to the 11th century with the establishment of a priory belonging to the monastery of Chaise-Dieu. In the 11th century, there was a church surrounded by a cemetery west of the village is a venerated statue of the Virgin carved, according to legend, by St. Luke.

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

• The Notre Dame:

• Built in lava stone (trachyandesite), the basilica need to respect the liturgical orientation, huge earthworks: the mountain had to be indented to the west and the stream diverted to the east.
• This basilica is one of the five main churches in Romanesque Auvergne.
• Damaged during an earthquake in the 15th century, the tower has been slightly modified. The arrow is after the building and dates from the 19th century, the original having been destroyed during the Revolution. The choir is surrounded by four chapels. Above the main door are hung as a votive offering of shackles and chains of captives freed in recognition offered to the Virgin, called Our Lady of Irons. The basilica has finally a beautiful set of capitals and the Virgin in Majesty, according to legend carved by Saint Luke, covered wooden jewelry, object of 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 (location of the early church).
• The path is lined with fourteen stations. The white cross called "Cross of prisoners" was installed on the hill August 15, 1945 in thanks for the release of prisoners and deportees of World War II.

• The tower houses:

• Under the influence of a growing pilgrimage, a chapter with 26 canons was erected in 1245 Orcival. The many supporters of this chapter were used to build large tower houses in the village.

• Castle Cordès:

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

• Rocks and Tuilière Sanadoire:

• These are phonolite dykes, remnants of volcanic vents incised and eroded by a glacier at the time Quaternary (- 2 million years).
• High of 1288 meters, the particular form of the Roche Tuilière is related to the friction against the walls of lava, when it moves through the volcanic chimney. We exploited these slate roofs to cover many of the region, hence the name of Roche Tuilière.
• La Roche Sanadoire takes its name from the phonolite which consists: it sounds when you type. At a height of 1286 meters, the rock bore at its apex a supposedly impregnable fortress that served as the benchmark to a band of looters during the Hundred Years War. The castle was taken in 1375 by Louis II, Duke of Bourbon, but it is likely the earthquake of the late 15th century who completed his disappearance.

• The Lake Guery:

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

Concerts in the church throughout the year.

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Orcival Village		Notre Dame
Rocks Tuilière Sanadoire		Rocks Tuilière Sanadoire (© JE)
Roche Tuilière (© JE)

Thursday 20 June Day Night Min. 10°C - Max. 19°C

Friday 21 June Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 20°C

Saturday 22 June Day Night Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C

Régina Restaurant   4.5 La Bourboule Located in the beautiful region of Auvergne, in the heart of nature, the Regina hotel restaurant welcomes you every day and throughout the year in an old charming decor fresh and relaxing.... Located 13 km from Orcival 39 € per person

Les Secrets d'Épona   4.5 La Bourboule The gourmet restaurant Secrets of Epona, located in downtown La Bourboule welcomes you in a nice setting, on the edge of the Dordogne and near the springs. An atmosphere conducive to... Located 13.5 km from Orcival 35 € per person

La Clef des Champs   7.1 Orcines Take La Clef des Champs destination gluttony and local! You'll love this address for several reasons: The first part, peaceful and wooded like a small green that you expect to unfold.... Located 15.1 km from Orcival 33 € per person

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Mallette     9.5 Chambon-sur-Lac For your weekend or stay in Auvergne. Welcome to 'Mallette', a little piece of heaven... In the mountains. Located 12.2 km from Orcival From 40 € to 70 € the double room

Golliard Jean-Pierre     9.1 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 52 € the double room

La Pinderie Massif du Sancy   Chastreix 3 furnished rooms on the first floor of the owners' house (converted barn in 2008), rooms are accessed by entering either owners or independently from the terrace at the back overlooking... Located 19.3 km from Orcival 48 € the double room

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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 400 € to 550 € per week

Apartment for 4 persons Saint-Sauves-d'Auvergne This cottage is a small cocoon in a traditional Auvergne. Of the 19th. The renovation of this set is new and modern. Respecting the old stones. Ecolo such as production. Hot water and... Located 12.3 km from Orcival From 320 € to 450 € per week

Villa Mirabeau - locations de vacances Mont-Dore 3 furnished in a charming villa on the river of the Dordogne in the village of Mont Dore. This villa, completely renovated, offers all the comforts for a quiet and cozy stay. In winter... Located 12.3 km from Orcival From 400 € to 650 € 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 Poutie   La Bourboule Located 10 minutes walk from the center of La Bourboule, camping Poutie is the perfect place for tourists and 'curistes' who wish to enjoy their holidays in a quiet and greenery. Choose... Located 11.9 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 18.60 € per day

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Hôtel Notre Dame      9.1 Orcival This 2-star hotel is located in the town of Orcival, in the heart of Auvergne region. It features an on-site restaurant and is just 3 km from Cordès Castle. Free Wi-Fi is available... Located in Orcival Room from 53 €

Auberge Le Cantou - Hôtel Roche      7.6 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 45 €

Logis Le Montania      8.1 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 62 €

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