887a6747The Livradois-Forez region also offers a wide range of festive events. Dancing and concerts are always part of the fun, and family vacations can be spent to the sound of music.
In Billom,garlic is celebrated at a convivial fair in the town center. A weekend of authentic Auvergne taste and know-how.
At the Festival de La Chaise-Dieu, classical, jazz and offbeat concerts and events take place at the Abbey of Saint-Robert and around La Chaise-Dieu (and sometimes even outdoors).
A great activity for the whole family this vacation season: a visit to a farm in Livradois-Forez. It’s a great way for children to discover and understand how farmers and breeders work. It’s also a great opportunity to meet the animals that children love so much. And to touch them. All these moments are rich in learning and tenderness.
The world of Livradois-Forez farms offers a wealth of opportunities for fun and enjoyment. So, for an hour or two, in the company of thedonkey Capucine, on the horse-drawn carriages of Le Pré fleuri or on the horses of Montcodiol, you can offer your little hearts real moments of joy. To round off your visit when it’s time for a snack, we offer tastings of dairy products from Les Supeyres and delicacies from Garnasson… This is also the art of living in Livradois-Forez.
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Livradois Forez Farm 0876 300Often presented as a land of paper-makers and cutlers, the Livradois-Forez region has a tradition of many other skills. These include printmaking, pottery, stained glass, lacemaking, bookbinding, woodturning… Would you like to slip into the shoes of a cutler, paper-maker or lace-maker for a workshop? Whether in a craftsman’s workshop or a museum, we invite you to try your hand at the skills passed down from year to year.
So, if you’re looking for ideas for your resourceful children, here are a few workshops: pottery and painting, collage and pencilling… Creative activities for the whole family: there’s something for all budding artists and craftsmen!
Split the cool waters with a vigorous breaststroke or let yourself float under a blue sky. Or try your hand at paddleboarding, or improvise as a pedalo captain. Summer in Livradois-Forez isn’t all hiking and mountain biking. After a workshop with a craftsman, what could be better than taking a dip in cool water? The Livradois-Forez is home to a number of top-quality lakes and ponds.
There are plenty of places to escape the heat of the sun in a natural setting. For example, Iloa in Thiers, Aubusson d’Auvergne, les Prades in Saint-Rémy-sur-Durolle… The three ” Pavillon Bleu ” awards reflect the art of living in Livradois-Forez, in a preserved natural environment. So, come and take a dip and enjoy our bathing sites in the heart of greenery.
Every summer, the Maison du tourisme du Livradois-Forez publishes a little booklet full of treasures: the summer guide to Nature and Heritage Walks. It features some 200 dates across the Livradois-Forez region. A great activity for the whole family to discover all there is to know about this pretty corner of Auvergne.
With the guidance of a tour guide, you can discover the village of Chateldon, or the natural riches of the Vallée glaciaire du Fossat. Or learn all about otters on the shores of Aubusson d’Auvergne lake (and your little otters will thank you).
