In the heart of Livradois-Forez, discover the medieval fortress of Mauzun, giant of Auvergne, near Ravel, Thiers, land of cutlery, Issoire and its castles.
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In the heart of Livradois-Forez, discover the medieval fortress of Mauzun, giant of Auvergne, near Ravel, Thiers, land of cutlery, Issoire and its castles.
| Municipality | Mauzun |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 63160 |
| Latitude | 45.7028330 (N 45° 42’ 10”) |
| Longitude | 3.4317900 (E 3° 25’ 54”) |
| Altitude | From 500m to 652m |
| Surface area | 0.99 km² |
| Population | 118 inhabitants |
| Density | 119 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Clermont-Ferrand (38 km, 45 min) |
| Insee code | 63216 |
| Intercommunality | CC Billom Communauté |
| Department | Puy-de-Dôme |
| Territories | Auvergne, Massif Central |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alps |
| Bongheat | 3.6 km (6 min) |
|---|---|
| Trézioux | 4.7 km (8 min) |
| Estandeuil | 4.8 km (9 min) |
| Fayet-le-Château | 5 km (10 min) |
| Égliseneuve-près-Billom | 5 km (8 min) |
| Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne | 6.1 km (9 min) |
| Neuville | 6.9 km (11 min) |
| Isserteaux | 8.4 km (14 min) |
| Billom | 8.6 km (10 min) |
| Glaine-Montaigut | 8.7 km (14 min) |
| Saint-Jean-des-Ollières | 9.4 km (16 min) |
| Sermentizon | 10.5 km (16 min) |
| Saint-Flour-l'Étang | 10.8 km (15 min) |
| Ravel | 11.1 km (18 min) |
Paid visit to the ruins of the castle of Mauzun. The castle was acquired in 2001 by Claude and Mireille Charrier who, with their son Christophe, undertook the rescue of the immense ruin. Since then, consolidations and restorations have followed one another.
Then stroll around the castle of Mauzun and go down towards the ponds.
40 minutes from Vulcania, the Puy de Dôme and the Col du Béal.
Ski resorts 30 minutes away.
Billom farmers' market every Monday morning.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Well-being | 87 € to 170 € | Lezoux (14.5 km) |
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 27 € to 90 € | Vollore-Montagne (22 km) |
 | Arts and Crafts | Free | La Monnerie-le-Montel (23 km) |
 | Arts and Crafts | Free | Arconsat (30 km) |
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 140 € to 240 € | Volvic (36 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hike | Intermediate | 2:25 | Sallèdes (12.2 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 2:30 | Auzelles (12.8 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 20 min | Maringues (25 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 2:35 | Job (29 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 1:20 | Riom (31 km) |
