Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine

Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine
Insee code	63314
Postcode	63890
Latitude	45.5755690
Longitude	3.6319110
Altitude	From 756 to 1118 meters
Surface	23.99 km²
Population	563 inhabitants
Density	23 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Clermont-Ferrand (at 64 km, 68 min)		Bertignat at 8.4 km (9 min)
Department	Puy-de-Dôme		Saint-Éloy-la-Glacière at 9.6 km (10 min)
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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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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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-Savine 52 € 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-Savine 60 € 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-Savine 110 € 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-Savine From 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-Savine From 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-Savine From 285 € to 485 € per week

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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-Savine From 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-Savine From 12.30 € to 16.40 € per day

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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-Savine Room 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-Savine Room 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-Savine Room from 50 €

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