Rural town of about 120 inhabitants, is located La Monselie 730 meters. Perched around a charming small town, a dozen small communal villages that compose offer beautiful panoramic views. The town offers picnic areas and shelters.
It offers pleasant hiking possibilities in which the bucolic serenity and beauty of the landscape can not be qu'appréciées.
| Municipality | La Monselie |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 15240 |
| Latitude | 45.3229990 (N 45° 19’ 23”) |
| Longitude | 2.5549290 (E 2° 33’ 18”) |
| Altitude | From 515m to 940m |
| Surface area | 9.49 km² |
| Population | 123 inhabitants |
| Density | 12 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Aurillac (83 km, 1:24) |
| Insee code | 15128 |
| Intercommunality | CC Sumène - Artense |
| Department | Cantal |
| Territories | Auvergne, Massif Central |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alps |
| Antignac | 4.2 km (9 min) |
|---|---|
| Menet | 4.2 km (6 min) |
| Vebret | 4.7 km (8 min) |
| Valette | 9.3 km (14 min) |
| Saint-Étienne-de-Chomeil | 10.3 km (15 min) |
| Saignes | 10.5 km (17 min) |
| Le Monteil | 10.9 km (17 min) |
| Riom-ès-Montagnes | 11.5 km (19 min) |
| Ydes | 14 km (17 min) |
| Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal | 14.1 km (21 min) |
| Trizac | 14.2 km (20 min) |
| Madic | 14.6 km (20 min) |
| Sauvat | 14.7 km (23 min) |
| Bort-les-Orgues | 16.1 km (19 min) |
The little built heritage: The town decided in 2002 to restore the former small ovens, souls villages. Thus, the market town of La Monselie but those hamlets Traves Arfeuilles of Pouzadoux Pradaget and saw their roof redone and jointings. For the most part, petits fours were restored by a local craftsman. Thus, in summer, people are a joy to be able to celebrate the rekindling their bread oven to bake, antique, bread pies and tarts. But the town also has cross basalt, Bellevue, Lauzeral or in the village.
The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste of the 19th century escapes scheme Romanesque stained glass and presents very interesting.
During the holidays, and in July and August, the communal church is beautifully lit. The castle of Murat Rabbe is a beautiful private house.
Green slope: old railway 14 km tarred with the possibility to practice cycling, rollerblading, scooter Bassignac to Vebret.
Nautical and beach on Lake Lastioulles: pedal boat rentals, catamarans, dinghies, canoes, kayaks and surfboards; lessons and courses at different levels.
Many hiking trails: guidebook "Roads Sumène Artense" (25 hiking trails - 12 road bike - Tour de Pays) on sale at the Tourist Offices.
Puy de Saignes dominated by a metal cross (reading tool landscape).
Chastel Marlhac tray (Le Monteil), view of the mountains of Sancy.
Roc Vignonnet (Antignac) view of the valley Sumène, 12th century chapel.
Museum of mine Champagnac exhibitions tools, accessories and pictures, movie, model. Open in July and August. Tel. : +33 4 71 69 61 55.
Museum of butterflies and insects of the world Ydes-Bourg: open in July and August. Tel. : +33 4 71 40 82 51.
Treasury of Sacred Art in Ydes-Bourg: open in July and August. Tel. : +33 4 71 40 82 51.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sports sensations | 20 € | Lanobre (13.8 km) |
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 40 € to 75 € | Albepierre-Bredons (35 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 50 € to 350 € | Coltines (44 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hike | Intermediate | 2:00 | Veyrières (14.5 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 2:30 | Saint-Genès-Champespe (17 km) |
 | Village visit | Easy | 1:00 | Fontanges (24 km) |
 | Cycling itinerary | Intermediate | 40 min | Picherande (25 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 3:05 | Saint-Jacques-des-Blats (30 km) |
