Tence

Tence

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownTence
Insee code43244
Postcode43190
Latitude45.1146960
Longitude4.2901340
AltitudeFrom 803 to 1127 meters
Surface52.12 km²
Population3296 inhabitants
Density63 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsChenereilles at 5.4 km (7 min)
Chief townLe Puy-en-Velay (at 47 km, 49 min)Le Mas-de-Tence at 7.7 km (10 min)
DepartmentHaute-LoireMontfaucon-en-Velay at 9.1 km (10 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Tence, green resort of the uplands, has retained its old world charm, simplicity, authenticity, value and traditions of its usability. Sport coexists with a good life, a country where nature holds out his arms and discovers with each new trip.

Several rivers cross Tence. The pilgrims who follow the path of Saint Jacques de Compostela and St. Regis will make a stopover in the village.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Museum of Penitents chapel of the Penitents. Open in July and August from Wednesday to Saturday and all year by reservation +33 4 71 59 81 99.
  • Pharmacy Museum. Open in July and August on Thursdays throughout the year on reservation +33 4 71 59 81 99.
  • Interests and activities:
  • The wonderful swimming pool.
  • His tennis courts.
  • His movies.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Tence
Leisure centresGolf Course Tence Putting
MonumentsCastle of the Besset

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Festival "Highland Spring" in April.
  • Heritage Day Tence country: in June
  • Large flea market professionals, instead of Chatiague: the last Saturday of July.
  • Tennis Tournament Open: late July.
  • Votive Extravaganza: 1st weekend in September.
  • Semi Tence Marathon: 2nd weekend of September.
  • Rallye du Haut-Lignon: 3rd weekend in September.
  • "Gourmet Week" in late October (organized by the Tourist Office of the High-Lignon: +33 4 71 59 81 99).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • 280 km of marked footpaths.
  • Horse riding.
  • Putting Golf (new game, feel and spirit of golf, 9 hole, remarkable site) to 2 km. The site of the putting-golf, restaurant with contemporary music concerts almost every Friday night.
  • Parc ropes course at 7 km.
  • 18 hole golf course 8 km Chambon-sur-Lignon.
  • Tourist train. Online Velay-Lignon, journey Dunières St. Agrève. Steam locomotive on Sunday (reservation is prudent).
  • Base Recreation Dam Lavalette (pedal boats, windsurfing, fishing).
  • Food Tour: confectionery in Chambon-sur-Lignon.
  • Fishing all year round (Category 1 and the water to Bathelane).
  • Cross-country skiing 9 km at the foot of Lizieux, juice phonolite totaling 1388 m (ski rental available on site).
  • Walks into a dog sled in winter and summer in Lizieux.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Velay-express historic railwayEntertainment15 €Tence
Trapper evening in a Finnish cabinNature and the outdoors8 €Lapte (3.7 km)
Fishing for beginners and improversNature and the outdoorsFrom 85 € to 145 €Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon (18.1 km)
Donkey hireNature and the outdoorsFrom 11 € to 43 €Saint-Front (22 km)

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PHOTOS
Tence Arrival at the tourist road of Yssingeaux
 
The chapel of the Penitent Museum
Walk the village for access to tennis courts
  
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WEATHER
Saturday 25 May
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Sunday 26 May
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Monday 27 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Brasserie La Canne à Sucs  
10
Yssingeaux
Restaurant very good reputation and respected for its varied cuisine and traditional offers daily menus and map (big salads, grilled meat, children's menu)
Located 13.2 km from TenceFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 
Le sabot de l'Atre  
9.8
Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon
In the region of Saint Etienne, lost in the heart of the campaign is this building dating XVII centuries. Tastefully renovated, it is in this quiet and green that you can discover the...
Located 16.2 km from Tence25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La roche aux fees    
9.7
  SPECIAL OFFER
Lapte
La Roche aux Fees is located on the site of a former silk mill and also a site of rock energy. This place is reserved for lovers of the forest. Our room with hints of honey, offers...
Located 4.5 km from TenceFrom 57 € to 63 € the double room 
Moulin de montabonnel  
Devesset
Bed and Breakfast in a restored the river, surrounded by nature, serene and relaxing mill. From hiking trails, 30 minutes walk from Lake Devesset. Large flowered courtyard with fountain...
Located 7.9 km from Tence71 € the double room 
L'Herminette Auberge de Pays    
7.3
Saint-Front
Solid stone house nestled in the heart of the typical hamlet of Bigorre and its 17 thatched cottages, at 1130 m altitude and 25 km southeast of Le Puy en Velay (43), the inn, with 6...
Located 20 km from TenceFrom 66 € to 80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte 3* la roche d'albert tence  
9.2
Tence
Large stone house of 265 m² classified 3 * (Gîte de France) on 5000 m ² of meadows and woods, south full. Comfort insured: 7 spacious bedrooms, spacious rooms. Shower room, bathroom,...
Located in TenceFrom 585 € to 960 € per week 
Le petit nice 07 à Intres
Intres
Beautiful restored 1812 farm comfort, alt 650 m in natural park Boutières to see Eyrieux valley, old railway, hiking, biking (Ardéchoise mid-June), 7 km St Agrève (Equiblues mid-August)....
Located 15.7 km from TenceFrom 370 € to 700 € per week 
La grangette
Saint-Julien-Boutières
Located in the heart of the Ardeche, the Rimande bathed in a natural and relaxing, our house facing south is open for your holiday in comfort. Awakened by birds singing, enjoy your...
Located 16.4 km from TenceFrom 350 € to 450 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping le lignon    SPECIAL OFFER
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
A new team welcomes you from May 4,2013. You will find the Camping du Lignon beautiful locations for your tent, caravan or motorhome. Whether you want to be in shade or sun we can satisfy...
Located 6 km from TenceFrom 12.85 € to 16.20 € per day 
Camping le grangeon  
Satillieu
Come relax at the campsite 'The Grangeon' in Satillieu in Ardeche Verte to forget a few days the stress of everyday life. This campsite in the wilderness, is ideal to relax and explore...
Located 25 km from Tence9.40 € per day 
Camping de retourtour    
8.5
Lamastre
Situated in the heart of the Ardeche and the Doux Valley, 1,5 km from the center of Lamastre and less than 100 m from the beautiful natural swimming place of Retourtour, come and discover...
Located 26 km from TenceFrom 12.96 € to 18.96 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel De La Plage     
8.7
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
Featuring a view of the river Le Lignon and situated right next to Chambon-sur-Lignon’s beaches, Hôtel de la Plage offers a bar, a furnished terrace and a library. The rooms have a...
Located 6.2 km from TenceRoom from 38 €
Logis Hôtel Clair Matin    
8.6
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
Fully renovated in 2012, Logis Hôtel Clair Matin is set in the heart of the Cevennes mountain chain, 3 kilometres from the village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. It has an outdoor pool,...
Located 6.2 km from TenceRoom from 85 €
Auberge l'Escuelle des Elfes     
10
Mazerat-Aurouze
Located in Mazet-Saint-Voy, Auberge l’Escuelle des Elfes offers a terrace, bar and restaurant. Les Estables Ski Resort is 25 km away and Le Puy en Vellay is a 30-minute drive from the...
Located 8.3 km from TenceRoom from 56 €

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Haute-Loire
Hotel Chris'tel
Hotel Chris'tel is located in the centre of Le Puy-en-Velay and offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi. Guest rooms at...
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