Yssingeaux

Yssingeaux

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownYssingeauxBessamorel at 5.8 km (7 min)
Insee code43268Le Pertuis at 8.9 km (9 min)
Postcode43200Araules at 9.2 km (12 min)
Latitude45.1426670Beaux at 9.3 km (11 min)
Longitude4.1237340Queyrières at 9.3 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 589 to 1320 metersSaint-Jeures at 10 km (13 min)
Surface80.57 km²Grazac at 10.3 km (12 min)
Population6931 inhabitantsSaint-Julien-du-Pinet at 10.9 km (13 min)
Density90 inhabitants/km²Lapte at 11.4 km (13 min)
National labelsSaint-Maurice-de-Lignon at 11.8 km (10 min)
Chief townLe Puy-en-Velay (at 28 km, 32 min)Mézères at 12.3 km (14 min)
DepartmentHaute-LoireSaint-Hostien at 12.4 km (12 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Bordering southern Auvergne and Vivarais the Yssingelais is a land of contrasts: freshness of forests and the air is often tempered by a breath from the south, the dialect here sings in Occitan . Leaning against the chain of volcanic saps, the town sprawls from 700 m to 1250 m altitude on a cut between the Gorges de la Loire in the west and the Gorges du Lignon in the East.


SIGHTSEEING
  • City Hall, site of the old castle, built in the 15th century by Bishop Jean de Bourbon to rest from the fatigue of travel between his episcopal see of the Puy-en-Velay and his summer residence in Monistrol- sur-Loire.
  • St. Peter's Church (XIX) with old masters. Open from 8am to 18:30 all year round.
  • Chapel of the Penitent (seventeenth century). Virgin and Child 17th century. Open daily from 8 to 18.
  • Musée Saint-Roch (Pharmacy Museum): It presents a collection of ancient pottery, ceramics and porcelains, religious paintings, sacred art, liturgical vestments and clothing, antique furniture.
  • Hill St. Roch: peaks at 900 m, cross 2 viewpoint.
  • Hill Foot Wheel: Beautiful view over the city.
  • Saussac of Suc (1149 m).
  • Ollières of Suc (1186 m) climbing area, nature trail.
  • Many PR (topos guides on sale at the Tourist Office), highlighting the local heritage: blissful houses, crosses, laundries, fountains.
  • Base Entertainment's Meyrial: a play area and entertainment for children 2-13 years: mini bikes, ATVs, pony rides, trampolines, inflatables, boats "Mississippi", go-karts, mini-golf ... . and an intergenerational playground cover. Tel: +33 4 71 59 04 62 or +33 6 78 95 58 53.
  • Stage boat: open all year. Volleyball court, park, diving. Tel: +33 4 71 59 04 61.
  • Horseback riding (riding horse and pony for 3 years).
  • Triathlon Club (multisport club, trainer, race organizers).
  • Bowling, billiards, video games.
  • Media.
  • Cinema.
  • Workshop of art (drawings, pastels, oil painting and watercolor, sculpting earth, pottery, mosaic).
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Yssingeaux
MonumentsChapel of the Pénitents

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Weekly Market: Every Thursday morning.
  • The first weekend of April: Carnival Yssingeaux.
  • Market for local produce and buffet reception on Sunday morning in July-August.
  • In July-August, Monday to Friday, leisure entertainment sports and recreation, video evenings, parties and local dinner show ... Program available upon request at the Tourist Office on +33 4 71 59 10 76.
  • Mid-July: Interfolk, international folk music festival.
  • Late July-early August: Flea market and garage sale.
  • Late August-early September: Festival of laughter.
  • The third weekend of September: European Heritage Days.
  • October: Exchange collectors.
  • Early November: Festival of Toys and Gifts.
  • Mid-December: Festival of Foie Gras, Christmas market.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Watersports Dam Lavalette: canoeing, pedal boating, sailing, fishing and hiking.
  • Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Versilhac (7 km from Yssingeaux): In an old fortified house of the 15th century, scenes of peasant life from the beginning of the century. Possible appointment to visit with a guide to the village church, contemporary design and mining of lead-silver. Inquiries +33 4 71 65 53 83. Tables picnic in the park.
  • Visit Lapte tower (54 m high).
  • Glavenas Chapel at Saint-Julien-du-Pinet: panoramic view of sowing, viewpoint.
  • Artias Castle, Museum of Manufactures lace, College Saint-Jean-Baptiste stained with contemporary art Retournac.
  • Priory, Castle Carry, Castle of Saint-Martial Verchères Castle, Bridge St. (XII), home of the snail Grazac.
  • Castle Park Maubourg in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon.
  • Chapel of the Templars church Bessamorel.
PHOTOS
View the juices Yssingelais
 
Base Neyrial Recreational, amusement park Outdoor
Base Recreational Neyrial games intergenerational Hall
 
Yssingelais Heritage (Chapel Glavenas)
Suc of Ollières
 
Campaign Yssingelaise under snow in January
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Monday 4 June
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Min. 8°C - Max. 20°C
Tuesday 5 June
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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 in YssingeauxFrom 10 € to 20 € 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 12.6 km from Yssingeaux57 € the double room 
Chambre d'hotes les varennes  
Beaulieu
Rooms and the host tables varennes. In the south of Auvergne, in the heart of the Gorges de la Loire, on the Camino de Santiago and close to the Puy en Velay, Heritage of Unesco, jacqueline...
Located 14.4 km from YssingeauxFrom 60 € to 100 € 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 16.4 km from YssingeauxFrom 66 € to 80 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte 3* la roche d'albert tence
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 13.6 km from YssingeauxFrom 570 € to 960 € per week 
Chalet en bois haut de gamme 15 places  
9.6
Mazet-Saint-Voy
This is the Pic du Lizieux former volcano rising to over 1300 meters above sea level, we invite you to pause welfare. This is a juice, the most eastern Velay, which dominates a vast...
Located 15.9 km from YssingeauxFrom 1300 € to 2500 € per week 
Gite de groupe 'L'épi de blé' 40 place
Saint-Front
Located in the countryside, located 11OO m in Saint-Front in Haute-Loire (Auvergne) the cottage 'the ear of wheat' welcomes you in a green environment and quality accommodation. Location:...
Located 17.4 km from Yssingeaux3514 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 18.5 km from Yssingeaux11.16 € per day 
Camping de la rochelambert    
10
Saint-Paulien
At the heart of the south of Auvergne, near Le Puy en Velay, the site is located at the foot of the castle. It is bordered by a wild river and a nature trail through the trees. Halfway...
Located 26 km from YssingeauxFrom 12.20 € to 16.60 € per day 

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HOTELS
Chambres d'Hôtes-Ferme Equestre Les Revers 
Retournac
This B&B is 4 km from Retournac Train Station and 2.8 km from the Loire River. It offers a garden and individually decorated rooms. Horse riding tours and courses can be arranged at...
Located 8.9 km from YssingeauxRoom from 50 €
Auberge du Meygal     
7.7
Saint-Julien-Chapteuil
Located on the heights of Boussoulet, this hotel is 5 km from Lake Saint-Front and 28 km from Les Estables. Traditional French dishes are served in the restaurant and you can enjoy...
Located 12.6 km from YssingeauxRoom from 41 €
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 13.1 km from YssingeauxRoom from 64 €

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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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