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Discovery tour of the south of Combrailles - Through history

Saint-Étienne-des-Champs
© Discovery tour of the south of Combrailles - Through history - OT Combrailles
  • © Discovery tour of the south of Combrailles - Through history - Rémi Pruny
  • © Discovery tour of the south of Combrailles - Through history - OT Combrailles

This road tour invites you to discover heritage sites dating from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages. Exceptionally preserved, they revolve around the Archaeological House of Combrailles, which exhibits the archaeological remains of the area.

Description

In addition to taking you back in time, this 33 km circuit integrates viewpoints and natural curiosities to help you discover the landscapes of the south of Combrailles. The Archaeological House of Combrailles de Voingt offers this circuit in the form of a guided tour.

Stage 1: Dolmen of the "Pierre Fade" (St Etienne des Champs) - Dolmen of the 3rd millennium BC.
Stage 2: Archaeological House of Combrailles (Voingt) - Exhibition space which presents the rich archaeological heritage of the territory.
Stage 3: The Gallo-Roman site of Beauclair (Voingt) - Remains of the Gallo-Roman village.
Stage 4: Castle mound of Giat (Giat) - Castle mound from the 11th century
Stage 5: Collegiate Church of Notre Dame d'Herment (Herment) - Romanesque collegiate church of the 12th and 13th centuries.
Stage 6: Promenade des Murs (Herment) - Walkway of the old Castle.
Stage 7: The "rock of the three pies" (Herment) - Rock piles on the banks of the river.
Stage 8: The Butte de Puy-St-Gulmier - Basaltic hill which offers a superb viewpoint to complete this circuit!

Équipements

  • Picnic area
  • Orientation board

Tarifs

Free of charge.

Période d'ouverture

From 01/01 to 31/12.

Langues parlées

  • French

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Non

Discovery tour of the south of Combrailles - Through history
Chez Geille 63380 Saint-Étienne-des-Champs
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