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From the refined collections of the Marquis Henry de Pierre to the “château-école”, the Château d’Aulteribe reveals exceptional furniture and magnificently preserved decorative ensembles of rare elegance.

In the Livradois-Forez region, excellence is shaped by hand: sculpted steel in Thiers, fine paper from the Richard-de-Bas mill and embroidered gold in Cervières. Three rare skills, handed down with the utmost care, where each precise gesture gives life to a region that still cultivates the art of creating the exceptional.

In the heart of the Auvergne region, you can now visit the largest deposit of amethysts in Europe… and even take some stones home with you! Located around Le Vernet-Chaméane, this exceptional vein can be explored during discovery walks or fun workshops. Enthusiasts and novices alike can explore and take home their own violet crystals.

France 3 Auvergne focuses on “low-carbon holidays”. Discover an eco-responsible, car-free way of life: farmers’ markets, unspoilt nature, hiking and soft mobility. Here, enjoying without polluting takes on its full meaning. Savour the essentials, slow down and share precious moments with your family… That’s the Livradois-Forez philosophy!

The prestigious Italian magazine and webzine Latitudes celebrates Thiers and the Livradois-Forez region, a land of cutlery excellence. With its medieval heritage, authentic landscapes and centuries-old skills, the article highlights the Maion Chambriard and other emblematic addresses. International recognition that honours the creative soul and craftsmanship of our region.

At Le BrindeZingue, Florence Datessen cultivates the art of entertaining with 3,000 different wines and bistronomic tapas. Recognised by the Swiss guide Cavistes as one of the hundred best wine shops in the world, her establishment offers a unique setting, with a horseshoe-shaped counter and terrace overlooking the Chaîne des Puys, for unforgettable evenings.

Join Sébastien Bourletias at the table! The fourth generation of producers, he is carrying on the tradition of growing pink garlic from Billom, the jewel of the Limagne region, once the leading producer. Renowned for its beautiful pink colour and long shelf life, this carefully dried garlic reflects an ancestral know-how. A local treasure… to be cooked without moderation.

A sporting immersion in the Livradois-Forez Park, at the heart of the huge Destination Grand’R mountain bike network. On the enduro trails of the Hautes-Chaumes du Forez, where Aurélien Thizy (#GranitBike) reveals his playground. Between valleys, ridges, forests and 1,600m peaks, the scenery combines technique and panoramic views. With a stop at the Chambriard cutlery factory and a diversion on the tourist train …

Accompanied by Denis (#PAHBillom), set off from Saint-Julien-de-Coppel on a hike that reveals the gentle, luminous Auvergne so dear to the painter Jules-Émile Zingg. Between nature, heritage and art, let yourself be carried away by the peaceful beauty of the undulating landscapes of the “Notre Dame de Roche” trail.

Discover the Creux de l’Oulette walk, the Montpeloux volcano and the magnificent waterfall.