Hamlets in the Pradal Valley
The Pradal valley is protected by its unique access. It offers us, with its landscapes, a remarkable set of hamlets with slate roofs (phonolitic rock that cuts like slate).
Mazan Abbey
Vestige of the XNUMXth century Cistercian abbey (Romanesque cloister, abbey church, lay brothers' buildings, square tower, refectory... in a bucolic setting). Neo-Romanesque church with superb contemporary stained glass windows by Louis-René Petit.
Troglodyte caves
Near the lake, two caves are carved into the cliff. The upper cave served as a dwelling for the lake guard until the beginning of the 20th century. It is now converted into a museum recounting the history of its troglodyte habitats.
Roman church
The village church of Lac d'Issarlès is located on the village square. It is an XNUMXth century Romanesque-Gothic church with a porch flanked by two towers.
Work 1020 km film by Olivier Leroi – The Parting of the Waters
Resulting from ancient volcanism, Mont Gerbier de Jonc is a phonolithic juice. Discover the longest river in France through the indoor film (7h20) and outdoor illustrations. Work by Olivier Leroi as part of the Sharing of Waters.
Moulin de Masméjean – House of Renewable Energies
On the banks of the Masméjean river, discover this old water mill restored in perfect working order. On site: exhibition on Renewable Energy
The mill of Trespis
Guided tour of the Trespis watermill. Come and discover the operation and renovation of the mill. And dive back into the past in the pretty museum of antiques.
Tchier of Boreas
Contemporary work by Fabienne and Serge Boÿer: Glypheins sculptors. 70 stones engraved with symbols, myths of the country of Boutières, allegory. It is an esoteric, alchemical, poetic, philosophical work, of contemplation, a place of healing.
La Palisse Dam
The La Palisse dam is a regulating reservoir for the Montpezat hydroelectric plant. It measures 56 meters deep, 195 meters long, between 1,50 and 5,70 meters wide. Play area, camper van area and fishing access.
Work The Lighthouse by Gloria Friedmann – The Parting of the Waters
Located overlooking the Borne valley, with its exceptional view of the Atlantic and Mediterranean watersheds. This “refuge” place invites rest and contemplation. Work by Gloria Friedmann in the context of the Sharing of Waters.