THIS SUMMER, ENJOY AN ORIGINAL CANTAL DESTINATION

If you were to be told about Menet, it would definitely be around the stone that resonates in the deep harmony of this village. A discovery of an authentic Cantal that is among our suggestions on a scenic day's drive from the ecolodge.

A route full of surprises will first take you to the ruins of the ancient castle of Apchon. Then comes the village of Menet whose speciality (as you probably understood ;-) is the work of the stone. You may enjoy discovering no less than thirty works on the carved stone path. A one hour very accessible stroll amid the pastures.

Bassignac a bit further in the region offers a green track for the next stop and a possible mountain or electric bike parenthesis in the old station of Ydes / Champagnac.

On the way back, you will surely enjoy this dreamlike interlude during a stop at the delusional Gardens (“Jardins délirants”) where Michelle Dallon, as an artist, dresses up the trees in the colors of each season, in a most poetic way. Then you will cross a few villages of the Gentian country before returning to the ecolodge through the Cheylade valley.