Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine

Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine

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• The Township of Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine:

• This small township is part of the massive ground Livradois crystalline, generally poor, with altitudes ranging from around 800 meters to over 1000 meters, with a fairly rugged terrain.
• The region of Saint-Amant had to be inhabited since prehistoric times, the Roman Empire was a road to cross from west to east, few traces remain west of the community center in Neuville.
• In the 18th century the country was overcrowded, wheat was virtually unknown, many men would emigrate temporarily, especially as sawyers, they started returning in the fall and spring. Those who remained often added to the meager farm income of weaving and selling for a nominal fee "stamens, buratins, hawkers' markets in Ambert. By 1770 the country experienced a revolution of the potato, it was one of the regions of Auvergne, where she was the more acceptable.
• Until the mid 19th century the population increased steadily in 1876 the township had 5754 inhabitants. Then came the rapid decline, helped by the demise of textile crafts.
• It may be recalled that the area is St. Amant, among others, the scene of the exploits of gaspard mountains, the famous hero of Henry Pourrat. And the Auvergne-born writer Alexandre Vialatte sojourned in St. Amant, where he wrote his famous novel The fruits of the Congo.

• Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine:

• Altitude: 865 m.
• Origin of name: St. Amant who gave his name to the town of Bordeaux was a bishop in the 5th century. The people are Savinois.
• St. Amant had to suffer many of the religious wars. In February 1577 the Protestant leader Merle d'Ambert and took him and his troops were committing many atrocities in the Livradois. In 1590 or 1591 Royalist Captain Basset, after restoring the authority of Henry the fourth of the valley of the Dore, occupied the whole plateau of Livradois.
• By 1714 some work was undertaken on the path to Billom Ambert through Saint-Amant, he was to be used by the mail Ambert in Clermont who was two trips per week.

• The silver-lead mines:

• The floor of St. Amant holds three cold mineral springs which were almost never used, except incidentally that of the Fayolle near the village and it was the same number of metalliferous veins except those of silver-lead located near the present road Clermont in Montbrison.
• In 1755 there was Peyrenc de Moras do some work soon stopped by the departure of the German workers that they were called. They were resumed in 1828 a lease area of ​​more than 11 square kilometers.
• The mine permanently ceased activity in 1833.

• The Church of St. Bartholomew:

• The current church was largely rebuilt in the 15th century with the granite of the country. The parish was under the patronage of St. Bartholomew.
• It is a Gothic building comprising a nave of three bays with aisles of unequal width, followed by a canted apse with two bays opening on collateral. Except for the western bays of the aisles are vaulted half-barrel for the first buttressed bay of the nave supporting the tower, the whole is covered with ribbed vaults whose ribs are received on media involved in the nave and aisles. The openings are filled with flamboyant tracery.
• Gateway to the West has a transom window, which opens the south of the square is like Livradois Crocette with pinnacles and on the arch.
• The square tower is pierced on the floor of two bays with arches of gargoyles. It has four bells in 1747 (from St. Diéry) to 1749 (of Seurot) of 1782 (L. Decharme, MH1913), and 1839 (from Decharme-Renaud). The stamp of the clock is dated 1474.

• Walking trail: circuit Savine:

• 11 km, 3:30, yellow signs, 837/1068 m.
• Start up Saint-Martin.

• July 14: Pot of 14 July. Torchlight. Popular dance.
• Late July: Festival La Belle Rouge in the town, with Cie Jolie Môme. Information for Tourist Office in Upper Livradois +33 4 73 72 05 95 and on the website of the Company.
• End of August: Feast or "Day not too bad" ...

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Hotel-restaurant de la dore   9 Vertolaye Hotel located in the heart of livradois drill in a renovated in 2010 in a family-friendly concept or please the eye delighted that papillae. Located 9.6 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine From 15 € to 25 € per person

Au Pont de Raffiny Saint-Romain At the heart of the valley of Ance in the territory of Livradois Forez Regional Park, the restaurant offers gourmet cuisine and inventive Played with 'evil' local products. Complete... Located 23 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine From 15 € to 35 € 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 28 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine From 10 € to 15 € per person

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Chambres d'hôtes & Gîte Maison Neuve     9.1   SPECIAL OFFER Grandval You can find our charming 'Chambres d'hôtes' about 14 km from Ambert, between Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine and Grandval (D37). Grandval is a small authentic village in the Auvergne, in... Located 1.8 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine From 45 € to 430 € the double room

Le Chatelet     9.2 Bertignat Le Chatelet, Bed and Breakfast is in a very romantic and exceptional setting. The house was built in 1850. There are 4 large luxury rooms which are tastefully decorated, each with private... Located 8.1 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine 60 € the double room

La Roche Pointue   Cunlhat Typical house an the end of the nineteenth century with 5 guest rooms. Garden, cedar gazebos and park centennial. Located 8.4 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine From 70 € to 75 € the double room

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Gîte et Chambres d'hôtes Maison Neuve Grandval You can find our charming 'Gîte' about 14 km from Ambert, between Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine and Grandval (D37). Grandval is a small authentic village in the Auvergne, in the department... Located 1.8 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine From 390 € to 430 € per week

Maison en bois dans village en campagne Cunlhat Homecoming, welcome to country Cunlhat... Green resort, located in the heart of Regional Park Livradois in this country of mountains, woods and clear waters. House made entirely of... Located 8.1 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine From 395 € to 595 € per week

Cunlhat Cunlhat Cottage adjoining the owner located in the heart of a pretty hamlet. Comprising a large living room, bathroom and kitchenette fully equipped. 2 bedrooms on 1st floor toilets. Private... Located 9 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine From 350 € to 380 € per week

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Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore      8.1 Vertolaye Situated in Vertolaye, in the Auvergne region, Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore offers modern accommodation and a restaurant serving local specialities. Guestrooms at Hôtel Restaurant de... Located 8.6 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine Room from 48 €

Château des Martinanches  Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne Set in an 11th-century castle in the Livradois-Forez Natural Regional Park, this guest house is located 9 km from Cunlhat. Cookery, pottery and painting workshops are offered on site.... Located 12.6 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine Room from 115 €

Jasserie Les Airelles      9.3 Saint-Anthème Located in the village of Saint-Anthème, in the heart of the Auvergne region, this eco-friendly B&B is set in a 19th-century stone building. Montbrison Train Station is 21 km away and... Located 21 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine Room from 50 €

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