Auvergne retreat

Chassignolles is situated in the Haute Loire, within the Auvergne region of France. It lies amongst beautiful rolling hills in the countryside. This very typical Auvergnat village (bourge) is surrounded by beautiful green pastures, as well as forest lands. Set at around 950 meters, Chassignolles is often above cloud cover & has stunning views of the Mont Dore mountain range on the horizon.

In the summer months the days are long hot & lazy. During the winter period, snow is guaranteed, nearly always at Christmas too. There are many walks & cycle routes to be explored in these peaceful & tranquil surroundings. Mushroom picking, horse riding, cycling, swimming, canoeing & bird watching are just some of the many activities that local residents like to indulge in. Close by are lakes to be fished, swam in & picnicked at, the closest being Champagnac le Vieux which is only 5 miniutes away by car. The air is always clean & unpolluted here at Chassignolles & the surroundings are peaceful.

Chassignolles is 1 hour south of the city ‘Clermont Ferrand’ & just 30 minutes drive from the A75
(J 18) route to the Mediterranean.

Local deliveries of bread, Auvergnat cheeses, vegetables & charcuterie are regular throughout the week, so please don’t be alarmed if you hear the sound of a delivery horn blasting through the tranquillity of the village (older village residents make full use of these facilities).

Within eye shot is the well conserved 12th century village church (which

Chassignolles is 1 hour south of the city ‘Clermont Ferrand’ & just 30 minutes drive from the A75
(J 18) route to the Mediterranean.

Please refer To:

www.auvergne-cottage.net

For all details about tariffs & more about the cottage & its surroundings,
Also details of bed & breakfast at our other house at Auzon.