Tence

Tence

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownTenceChenereilles at 5.4 km (7 min)
Insee code43244Le Mas-de-Tence at 7.7 km (10 min)
Postcode43190Montfaucon-en-Velay at 9.1 km (10 min)
Latitude45.1146960Le Chambon-sur-Lignon at 9.2 km (11 min)
Longitude4.2901340Raucoules at 9.5 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 803 to 1127 metersSaint-Jeures at 10 km (12 min)
Surface52.12 km²Montregard at 10.4 km (13 min)
Population3272 inhabitantsMazet-Saint-Voy at 11.3 km (12 min)
Density62 inhabitants/km²Saint-André-en-Vivarais at 13.1 km (16 min)
National labelsDevesset at 13.4 km (15 min)
Chief townLe Puy-en-Velay (at 47 km, 49 min)Araules at 13.8 km (17 min)
DepartmentHaute-LoireSaint-Bonnet-le-Froid at 15 km (17 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
LOCATION

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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.
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
Monday 13 February
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Min. -16°C - Max. -5°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -6°C - Max. -4°C
Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Brasserie La Canne à Sucs
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 13.4 km from TenceFrom 10 € to 20 € per person 
Le yucca
Aurec-sur-Loire
Restaurant kitchen market terrace house in summer desserts menus 11 € a 22 €
Located 29 km from TenceFrom 10 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La roche aux fees    
9.6
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 Tence57 € the double room 
L'Herminette Auberge de Pays  
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 
Chambres d'hôtes du Col du Marchand    
9.8
Pailharès
At 900 meters, on a mountainside in Ardeche, we welcome you as friends in an old farmhouse lovingly restored. Away from main roads, in a small hamlet where the houses do not see each...
Located 22 km from Tence55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites chalet à la campagne
Tence
Located south of the Auvergne, near the Ardeche, Tence is 850 m above sea level in a green setting. Ideal site for outdoor activities. Video dsiponible the cottage on the site YouTube...
Located in TenceFrom 250 € to 450 € per week 
Gîte 3* la roche d'albert tence  SPECIAL OFFER
Tence
Large stone house of 265 m² classified 3 * (Gîte de France) on 5000m² of meadows and woods, facing south. COMFORT insured: 7 spacious rooms, Shower room, bathroom, 2 toilets, Dining...
Located in TenceFrom 570 € to 960 € per week 
Le Moulinage des ruches
Saint-André-en-Vivarais
In nature, in an idyllic setting, an old grinding built in 1816, located in Ardeche apartment of 90 m² for 4 people on the ground floor fully equipped with 2 rooms (beds 140x190), laundry,...
Located 7.5 km from TenceFrom 250 € to 370 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Le Soleil Rouge  
Désaignes
29 places, its cottages and mobil homes at the heart of the nature of the Monts d'Ardèche, on the edge of Sweet and the beaches fully equipped, in a medieval village and character,...
Located 22 km from TenceFrom 12.90 € to 15.90 € per day 
Camping de retourtour    
8.3
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 18.46 € per day 
Camping d'Audinet    
8.7
Brives-Charensac
Situated on the Loire. 115 sites-2 bungalows-13 mobile homes-Service Area camping car-pizzeria-playground.
Located 29 km from Tence11.16 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Hôtel Clair Matin     
7.6
Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
This Logis hotel 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, spa and tennis court. The spacious...
Located 5.8 km from TenceRoom from 78 €
Logis Hôtel Le Barriol     
7.7
Saint-Julien-Chapteuil
Hotel Restaurant Le Barriol is located in the village of Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, at an altitude of 815 metres in the mountainside of Jules Romain. This family-run establishment offers...
Located 20 km from TenceRoom from 61 €
La Randonnee     
8.6
Moudeyres
The hotel La Randonnee is located in the village of Moudeyres in the Haute-Loire countryside. The hotel offers en-suite guestrooms with TV and free Wi-Fi. The Randonnee’s restaurant...
Located 23 km from TenceRoom from 42 €

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Haute-Loire
Deltour Hôtel Le Puy En Velay
Located just outside the centre of Le Puy en Velay, this hotel offers comfortable rooms equipped with en suite facilities,...
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