Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine

Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownSaint-Amant-Roche-Savine
Insee code63314
Postcode63890
Latitude45.5755690
Longitude3.6319110
AltitudeFrom 756 to 1118 meters
Surface23.99 km²
Population563 inhabitants
Density23 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townClermont-Ferrand (at 64 km, 68 min)Bertignat at 8.4 km (9 min)
DepartmentPuy-de-DômeSaint-Éloy-la-Glacière at 9.6 km (10 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • 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.

SIGHTSEEING
  • 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.
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MonumentsChurch Saint-Barthélémy

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • 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" ...

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Adventure trail in the heightsSports sensationsFrom 14 € to 18 €Cunlhat (4.6 km)
Visit a creator of wooden ornamentsCraftFrom 0 € to 250 €La Chapelle-Agnon (11.3 km)
Fly-fishing course or holidayNature and the outdoorsFrom 135 € to 270 €Saillant (26 km)

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chez Clark    
9.7
Ambert
You will find our house in a peaceful setting at the edge of the forest. It was originally a small farm. It has been lovingly restored. The old beams give a unique character to the...
Located 9.8 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine52 € the double room 
La Faye - Vertolaye  
Vertolaye
La Faye is situated at the top of a hill in the middle of a natural park Livradois-Forez. It is known as the point where the sun rises. The small farm, which dates back to the 18th...
Located 9.9 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine60 € the double room 
Domaine de Gaudon Chambre d'Hôte 4 épis    
9.7
Ceilloux
5 houses including 1 in a family suite remains nineteenthn refined decoration, furniture within 4 hectares with trees, pond empoissonné, 7 ponds, and botanical path arborétum underway...
Located 12.5 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine110 € the double room 

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Maison en bois dans village en campagne
Cunlhat
Homecoming, welcome to country Cunlhat... Green resort, located in the heart of the Regional Park Livradois in this country of mountains, woods and clear waters. House made entirely...
Located 8.1 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-SavineFrom 295 € to 545 € per week 
Gite de Chabanne
Brousse
Chabanne Cottage: The cottage Chabanne. Up to 8 people. For a quiet stay in harmony with nature, Chabanne cottage, located in the Park Livradois Drill, offers comfort and beauty of...
Located 13.3 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-SavineFrom 560 € to 780 € per week 
La Grange Laurière
Brousse
Character cottage, unusual and modern comforts, La Grange Laurière offers stays for 2 to 6 people and is open all year round (weekdays, short stay and weekend) in the heart of Park...
Located 13.8 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-SavineFrom 285 € to 485 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le Saint Eloy    
9.5
Saint-Germain-l'Herm
At the heart of livradois drill in Auvergne at 1050 m camping. 'The Saint Eloy' 3 * invites you to stay on his site. C is. camping for nature lovers with close. Many pine forests, fauna...
Located 14.8 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-SavineFrom 11 € to 15 € per day 
La Chanterelle    
9.2
Champagnac-le-Vieux
The camping La Chanterelle is situated in the south of the Auvergne in the regional natural Livradois-Forez park. The campsite 90 enclosed pitches (all equipped with electricity and...
Located 25 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-SavineFrom 12.30 € to 16.40 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore     
8.3
Vertolaye
Situated in Vertolaye, just a 35-minute drive south of Thiers, Hôtel Restaurant de la Dore offers modern accommodation and a restaurant serving local specialities. Guestrooms at Hôtel...
Located 9.6 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-SavineRoom from 48 €
Village Vacances Là O    
9.2
Le Brugeron
This guest house is situated in the Regional Natural Park Livradois-Forez, a 17-minute drive from Olliergues. Guests have free access to the spa centre, the hot tub and the indoor swimming...
Located 16.6 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-SavineRoom from 74 €
Le Prieuré     
8.4
Chaumont-le-Bourg
Le Prieuré is a renovated monastery dating from the 10th century with a 1.7-hectare park, set in Livradois Forez Regional Park. It offers free access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and...
Located 17.8 km from Saint-Amant-Roche-SavineRoom from 50 €

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