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Discover the famous Puy-de-Dôme Cheese Route, a gourmet itinerary in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes. With its breathtaking scenery and ancestral know-how, this is a region where you can indulge in its authentic flavours. To extend this experience, discover our selection of Clévacances-labelled gîtes, holiday lets and bed and breakfasts, combining charm, comfort and friendliness, located all along the Cheese Route and in the surrounding area.

The Puy de Dôme, in the heart of the Auvergne region, is a prime destination for cheese lovers and gourmets alike. The famous Cheese Route invites visitors to discover the culinary riches of the region, including its renowned cheeses such as Saint-Nectaire, Cantal, and Bleu d'Auvergne. By choosing accommodation on Clévacances.com, you're sure to make the most of this gastronomic experience while discovering the magnificent landscapes of the Puy de Dôme.
Taking the Puy-de-Dôme Cheese Route is a chance to discover a unique culinary heritage. From Saint-Nectaire to Bleu d'Auvergne, via Cantal or Fourme d'Ambert, this route of flavours passes through authentic villages and family farms where ancestral know-how is perpetuated. Visitors can stop off at cheese dairies, chat with producers and taste exceptional products straight from the source.

Beyond the gustatory pleasures, the Cheese Route invites you to explore a magnificent natural setting. Between the Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, the Massif du Sancy andthe verdant valleys of the Puy-de-Dôme, each stage offers a spectacular backdrop. Hikers will appreciate the signposted trails leading to 360° panoramas, while nature lovers will enjoy the lakes, waterfalls and vast pastures where dairy cows graze.

Along the route, charming villages bear witness to Auvergne's rich heritage. Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, Murol, Saint-Nectaire or even Ambert appeal with their cobbled streets, traditional markets and Romanesque churches. These authentic stops are ideal fora cultural break between two cheese tastings.
To make the most of your getaway, opt for Clévacances-labelled accommodation. Gites in the countryside, charming bed and breakfasts or holiday lets with views of volcanoes: our addresses are selected for their quality and warm welcome. Whether you're travelling as a couple, a family or with friends, find the perfect accommodation to savour the gentle Auvergne way of life.
Extend your gourmet getaway by staying in one of the emblematic villages of Puy-de-Dôme.
Among the must-sees: Saint-Nectaire and its thermal springs, Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise in the heart of the Sancy Massif, Murol and its medieval castle, or Ambert, capital of Bleu d'Auvergne.
Each stopover offers an ideal setting for an authentic stay in a Clévacances gîte, holiday rental or B&B, between nature, heritage and local flavours.
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