Gîtes Auvergne

Discover the Auvergne during your holidays

In the Auvergne, the thousand riches of volcanism are on offer: volcanoes, crater lakes, ridges and steep paths. At the heart of the Auvergne are the majestic landscapes of the Chaîne des puys and the Limagne fault (80 volcanoes in a row), both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It's a vast territory to explore, along the hiking trails of the Chaîne des puys and the Massif du Sancy (don't miss the puy de Sancy), or by climbing the puy de Dôme (1465 m altitude), on foot or aboard the Panoramique des Dômes. Magnificent views and panoramas await you. For young and old alike, a family visit to the Vulcania Park will give you a better understanding of the geological phenomena of volcanism in the Auvergne. The volcanic landscapes extend far beyond the Puy-de-Dôme, into the Cantal and Haute-Loire. The Parc Naturel des Volcans d'Auvergne covers the Puy-de-Dôme and the Cantal. In the heart of the Monts du Cantal, you can visit Puy Mary (altitude 1787 m), classified as a Grand Site de France. In the Haute-Loire, you'll find a wide variety of volcanic landscapes (the Monts du Mézenc are well worth a visit!), to the delight of hikers, cyclists and mountain bikers. When you choose Auvergne, you're choosing an unspoilt environment, with two regional nature parks (Volcans d'Auvergne and Livradois-Forez), numerous lakes and rivers (the Allier salmon river, the Sioule, the Loire gorges), volcanic activity offering majestic landscapes, the lush meadows of the Bourbonnais bocage... not to mention the quality of the air you can breathe in and the biodiversity (flora and fauna). You'll get a taste of real values here, starting with our Clévacances-labelled accommodation, whether it's a gîte, a house, a chalet, a flat, a studio, a furnished apartment…

Activities to discover in the Auvergne

In the Auvergne region, everything is character. It's a land of contrasts to be explored without moderation, between the gentle bourbonnaise way of life in the north (Allier) and the wild beauty of the Auvergne volcanoes in the other three départements (Cantal, Puy-de-Dôme and Haute-Loire): there's something for everyone, whatever their tastes and desires, for a successful holiday in the many Clévacances Auvergne gîtes available. Our hosts will welcome you with generosity and friendliness to their authentic accommodation. The noble materials used in our gîtes (particularly stone) are a perfect match for the grandeur of the Auvergne countryside. There's bound to be a Clévacances gîte close to your favourite Auvergne region, and for the activities you've always dreamed of doing, whether it's hiking, winter or outdoor sports, water sports, a spa or wellness break (we have many thermal cottages), a gastronomic (Auvergne cheeses and wines) or cultural getaway… Auvergne has a rich historical past, which has left many traces in its heritage. The historic centres of Clermont-Ferrand, Le Puy-en-Velay, Moulins and Vichy will captivate you. From your Clévacances gîte, you'll want to explore the Auvergne to discover medieval châteaux, Romanesque churches, museums, festivals, villages and towns, many of which have been classified as "art et d'histoire" or UNESCO sites, or "cités de caractère", when they haven't been listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. The region also boasts a wealth of traditional skills: cutlery, paper mills, lace, etc. At the heart of the Massif Central, Auvergne is a region where water reigns supreme. As well as all its mineral springs (Volvic, Vichy Célestin, Saint-Yorre, Mont-Dore, Saint Géron, Châteldon…), there's a large concentration of spa towns, where thermal baths and fitness are perfectly combined (Vichy, Bourbon-l'Archambault, Néris-les-Bains, la Bourboule, le Mont-Dore, Royat, Châtel-Guyon or Chaudes-Aigues…). For your spa break, you'll find the rental property of your dreams among the Clévacances-labelled offers! Because in the Auvergne, we know how to take care of our bodies. We also know how to entertain our minds: the Auvergne has a wealth of art, heritage and culture to offer. Last but not least, there's no shortage of gourmet delights! Come and sample our Auvergne cheeses and cured meats, our local products and specialities (Vichy pastilles, green lentils from Le Puy, pink garlic from Billom…), our cuisine, not forgetting the Auvergne wines (Saint-Pourçain and Auvergne wines). The Clévacances gîtes in Auvergne reflect the richness and diversity of the region, from rural gîtes in a house with a garden to chalets with a terrace, from flats to self-catering cottages. The Clévacances label even offers unusual and original accommodation (cabins, yurts, etc.) for a real experience close to nature. Come and explore, enjoy and taste the Auvergne, an original tourist destination for all ages, tastes and desires… An experience and art of living combined.