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Val Castle
Combining contemplation and entertainment, the many activities on offer on this site make for an unforgettable day out with the whole family!
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The Artense lakes
The perfect place to relax, with a multitude of lakes and activities to keep you entertained!
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The upper Dordogne gorges
Although punctuated by a succession of monumental hydroelectric dams, these wild gorges are a haven of peace for nature lovers!
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Mining heritage
The Champagnac-Ydes coalfield is part of the great coal furrow that crosses the Massif-Central.
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Hydroelectricity
Dotted with industrial structures, the area has been developed since the 1920s to meet energy needs!
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The Green Track
A former railroad line that has been rehabilitated and made completely safe, this multi-activity trail is open all year round!
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Volcanism in Sumène Artense
Numerous volcanic edifices dot the landscape of Sumène Artense. They bear witness to an explosive past!
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Remarkable churches and chapels
There are many remarkable religious buildings to discover during your stay!
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Tourist
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Saint-Pierre
Veyrières
Vebret
Champs-sur-Tarentaine
Lanobre
Marchal
Trémouille
Champagnac
Ydes
Bassignac
Madic
Saignes
Le Monteil
La Monselie
Antignac
Beaulieu
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in Sumène Artense
Sumène Artense MTB Tour
Thursday 29 May 2025, the 20th Sumène Artense MTB Tour takes place in Vebret.New tracks, new singles and lots of…
C’Mouvoir Festival
The C'Mouvoir Festival returns to Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal on 4, 5 and 6 July 2025 with a packed programme for this 11th…
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Little Scandinavia
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Land of lakes
Together with the other lakes on the Artense plateau, Lac de Lastioulles forms a unique group of lakes in the Auvergne, with an atmosphere and landscape reminiscent of the Nordic countries.
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Raymond Piccoli
Land of science
The Charlus peak, the Fraysse site and the Chastel-Marlhac plateau are natural promontories for observing one of the purest skies in Europe.
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Kevin Lauret
Land of white water
Deep in the wild Rhue gorges lies a surprising canyon punctuated by rapids and waterfalls: the Saut de la Saule.
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Hervé Vidal
Land of adventure
Wild and free, Little Scandinavia offers an exceptional playground for all fishing enthusiasts.
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Dominique Battistoni
Wild land
In autumn, the forests of Little Scandinavia resound with the hoarse, powerful cry of the stag's bellow.
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Kevin Lauret
Land of volcanoes
Pic de Charlus is a neck, a remnant of the volcanic chimney of an edifice over 10 million years old.
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Eric Gourdon
Land of history
A medieval jewel of the Auvergne region, Château de Val fascinates at first sight. Resting on a rocky spur, it reflects on the calm waters of the Dordogne.
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