Come and meet the shopkeepers to find : regional products, crafts, clothes, souvenirs … The market takes place in Place Charles de Gaulle (opposite the church).
Markets
Author: Cas Eggermont
Thermal baths of Le Mont-Dore
Le Mont-Dore sits below the Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in the Massif Central, in the heart of the volcanic region of the Auvergne national park, and at the source of the Dordogne river. Located 1.050 m asl, it is a well-known ski resort, one of the oldest in the country, with many winter and summer sports available, including numerous walked trails ready to explore the surrounding hills.
Although its modest population, Le-Mont-Dore, with almost 10.000 bed places, represents the 20% of the tourism activity in the Auvergne region, with 700.000 tourist stays per year and nearly 110.000 skiers. A well known spa station with a lively atmosphere and multitude of services, where sports, clean air, and well-being are perfectly combined to provide you with unforgettable experiences.
The Zénith d’Auvergne
The Zénith d’Auvergne is one of the largest concert halls in France with 9,400 seats, for shows, concerts and congresses.
Click on the following link for the program:
Markets
Markets in the Puy-de Dôme
Stroll through the aisles of a lively market and taste all the local specialities and local produce. Below the list of markets in and around Saint-Nectaire:
- Sunday morning: Saint-Nectaire (only in the summer months of July and August)
- Monday morning: Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
- Wednesday morning: Murol
- Thursday morning: Thiers
- Friday morning: Le Mont Dore and Champeix
- Saturday morning: La Bourboule and Issoire
In Clermont-Ferrand there are markets from Tuesday morning to Sunday morning.
To learn more about these dates for the markets, flea markets and car boot sales, look at: Markets in the Puy-de-Dôme and Flea markets
Cycling holidays
Mountain biking (VTT) and cycling.
Come pedal and gain altitude in Auvergne! Cycling is a great way to get away from it all in just a few minutes and enjoy nature. Cyclists and mountain bikers can have fun in the immediate vicinity of our villa. Lose yourself in the beautiful mountainous region, with many cycle paths and tracks to take and enjoy, with up to an altitude of about 1600 meters.
Cycling
From Saint-Nectaire to Le Mont-Dore, you will find some impressive climbs via the Col de la Croix Morand, the Col de Guéry, the Col de Croix Saint Robert and also the climb to La Stèle. This is why Villa St. Hubert is an excellent starting point for a sporty cycling holiday. For more beautiful routes via the following link: Cycling in Puy-de-Dôme
