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Vorey

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Loire

Vorey - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Haute-Loire
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Located at the confluence of the Loire and Arzon, Vorey enjoys a privileged position. Near its source, the Loire is a river that flows through wild gorges beautiful that expand to make a case that canton.

With around 1500 inhabitants, the town of Vorey-sur-Arzon developed around a former Benedictine priory dependent Abbey Chazes whose portal is novel in Le Puy-en-Velay in the garden Henri Vinay . The town fell under the Velay province in 1789.

The dynamism of its people and its businesses can enjoy in this village a more pleasant stay. Swimming, fishing, sports, walking or cycling, will surely delight fans.

The weekly market will find local products and thus enjoy the wealth of a country.

Vorey-sur-Arzon, is a city, mother of famous people, because he grew up three important characters: Louis Jouvet, actor and famous alumnus schools Vorey, whose father built the Pont du Chambon Vorey, Philibert Besson, "Founding Father" of the Euro which was one of the first to speak of a single currency, the Europa and finally Pierre Favier, painter Vellave site.

Gourmets will be satisfied by the regional cuisine, especially in winter with the pot Auvergne. The Puy lentils with the AOC label, mushrooms, fish, black sheep of Velay, frogs, meat and cheese of the Auvergne are all very appreciated.

Geographical information

MunicipalityVorey
Postcode43800
Tourism label
Latitude45.1866150 (N 45° 11’ 12”)
Longitude3.9090500 (E 3° 54’ 33”)
AltitudeFrom 510m to 948m
Surface area39.23 km²
Population1461 inhabitants
Density37 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLe Puy-en-Velay (23 km, 29 min)
Insee code43267
IntercommunalityCA du Puy-en-Velay
DepartmentHaute-Loire
TerritoriesAuvergne, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Vincent7.1 km (8 min)
Roche-en-Régnier7.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Pierre-du-Champ8.5 km (12 min)
Chamalières-sur-Loire8.6 km (10 min)
Beaulieu9.1 km (11 min)
Lavoûte-sur-Loire9.5 km (10 min)
Bellevue-la-Montagne12 km (18 min)
Rosières12.8 km (16 min)
Retournac14.4 km (16 min)
Saint-Georges-Lagricol14.5 km (18 min)
Saint-André-de-Chalencon15.2 km (22 min)
Malrevers15.8 km (18 min)
Chomelix16.4 km (19 min)
Beaune-sur-Arzon17.5 km (22 min)
Solignac-sous-Roche18.2 km (25 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Transport

Events and festivities

Photos

The town
The town
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Aquafolies swimming pool
Aquafolies swimming pool
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Banks of the Loire
Banks of the Loire
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Church
Church
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Small heritage: Laroux oven
Small heritage: Laroux oven
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Hall for the Sunday morning market
Hall for the Sunday morning market
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Town Hall, Place de la Mairie
Town Hall, Place de la Mairie
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Retirement home
Retirement home
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Embarcadère cultural center
Embarcadère cultural center
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Small heritage: Changeac oven
Small heritage: Changeac oven
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Place des Moulettes
Place des Moulettes
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Crèche
Crèche
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Pont du Chambon built by the father of Louis Jouvet
Pont du Chambon built by the father of Louis Jouvet
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Bridge on the Arzon
Bridge on the Arzon
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The war memorial
The war memorial
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Media library
Media library
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Louis Jouvet school
Louis Jouvet school
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Holiday village
Holiday village
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Fountain with the bust of Philibert Besson
Fountain with the bust of Philibert Besson
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Bust of Philibert Besson
Bust of Philibert Besson
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Local market
Local market
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Segway trip
Entertainment30 € Tence (31 km)
Rafting in the Allier Gorges
Sports sensations50 € to 60 € Vieille-Brioude (41 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Land of legends
Car itineraryEasy2:00Vorey
Around the Loire
HikeEasy1:30Lavoûte-sur-Loire (7.6 km)
The Corboeuf Ravines
HikeEasy1:30Rosières (8.5 km)
Trees and legends in the Loire gorges
HikeEasy45 minRetournac (9.9 km)
Volcano Circuit in Freedom - Aiguilhe
HikeEasy25 minAiguilhe (15.3 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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