DISCOVER CHARMS OF THE AUTHENTICITY…
At more than 1.000 ms of altitude, within the Regional Natural Park of Livradois-Forez it, the tray of The Chaise-Dieu has a multitude of treasures to discover.
First of all Treasures of architecture with the abbatial church St Robert, one of the very rare Gothic churches of Auvergne, constructed in the XIV° century to shelter the tomb of the pope Clement VI. The visit will reserve you the surprise of magnificent Tapestries of the Flanders of the XVI° century surmounting stalls sculpted of all beauty and coming with a famous fresco: the Macabre Dance. And for the unconditional of the Roman art, the very various chapels of the surrounding villages will make you discover the simple beauty of a temperate architecture.

Treasures of history then, with two museums, the Historical-museum of Wax that retraces full size the life of the founder of the abbey of the Casa Dei in 1043, St Robert of Turlande, and then the most prominent episodes of the life of this abbey. As for The Museum of Wood and the Forest, it will make you discover the rich diversity of the casadéenne forest, its exploitation, as well as the multiple utilizations of wood in the current and artistic life. The city from its side proposes to the curious medieval vestige on facades and to the cœur of alleys.
Treasures of landscapes with a preserved nature, a pure and bracing air, a specific fauna and flora that it is necessary to take the time to discover, without effort and with a big happiness

Treasures of activities also, with the joys of the pedestrian hike. For young, or most curious, you can take donkeys with you. For sportiest, you can ride on horseback or VTT. More than 180 km of demarcated paths are at your disposition on The La Chaise-Dieu canton. For one calm day, there are sides of the Plan of water of the Tower, with bathing, paddle boats and cool drinks in the program

Treasures of handicraft for the treat of eyes with two potters craftsmen to the very complementary styles and the surprising enamels. And vicinities of La Chaise-Dieu overflow with shops of discovery of art craftsmen, because the Haute-Loire is an earth of big quality handicraft.

Finally gustatory treasures, so that the happiness of the stay is complete. With an artisanal production of cheeses, of salting out equal, traditional bread based on flours attentively selected, the descended jams of fruits with the incomparable gustatory qualities and the honey of mountain and fir with the rich flavours. These products can be consumed directly at producers or on various restaurant tables ready to welcome you at the time of your stay.
The La Chaise-Dieu Country is at your disposition to offer you the best welcome in lodgings of your choice.
The office of Tourism, its team and its adherents, invite you to fully share the pleasure to live in The La Chaise-Dieu Country.