Luxury hotels, hotel suites and fine dining restaurants in Auvergne

Travel to Auvergne

In the heart of France’s Massif Central region, Auvergne displays a mosaic of meadows and pasturelands dominated by volcanoes that have remained dormant for centuries. When heading to the peak of Puy-de-Dôme, one of the largest of the Puys chain, you can admire enchanting landscapes, where other volcanoes appear like picturesque mountains covered in bushes, trees and herds of sheep and red cows. Sportier travellers won’t mind taking the Chemin des Muletiers trails, which gives you a bird's eye view of the Puy Pariou, the Puy de Salomon and the Grand and Petit Suchet. We also invite you to take advantage of your stay in Auvergne to discover the region's charming towns: Clermont-Ferrand and its majestic Notre-Dame de l'Assomption cathedral, Vichy and its world-famous hot springs, and Le Puy-en-Velay and its Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe chapel, built on an ancient volcano chimney. A trip to Auvergne also holds surprises for art lovers, who can take the Romanesque Churches Route and the Castles Route. The former passes through the little temple of Saint-Jean, in Glaine-Montaigut, and its big sisters: Saint Austremoine, in Issoire, La Chaise-Dieu and Saint Saturnin, nestled in the village of the same name. The Route des Châteaux also offers plenty of charm, with the Aulteribe fortress in Sermentizon, home to an art collection, and the Cordès manor house in Orcival, whose garden bears the signature of the famous André Le Nôtre. Gourmets won't want to miss a trip along the Cheese Route to discover the farms where Bleu d'Auvergne, Cantal, Fourme d'Ambert, Salers and Saint-Nectaire cheeses are produced. Five PDO-labelled varieties, whose intense flavours combined with a rustic aroma is very unique. Farmers believe the milk of the region's cows, recognisable by their red coats, and the grass of the volcanic pastures, is what gives them such character.

Luxury hotels in Auvergne, tranquillity reigns in an unspoilt environment 

Old and new combine harmoniously in our luxury hotels in Auvergne. Natural materials and period features blend with designer furniture and vibrant colours to offer you a refined experience amid serene surroundings. Our boutique hotels are very well integrated into their natural surroundings, and invite you to stay in elegant suites, combining the spirit of the past and the present. Comfortable and bathed in light, they are all decorated with sobriety. From your balcony or terrace, you can enjoy views over the verdant grounds of a medieval château, a brick chalet built under Napoleon III or the majestic Mont Mézenc, for example. Walk through paths dotted with century-old trees, admire swans drifting peacefully on a pond, dive into a natural swimming pool and indulge in a relaxing massage at the Spa. The impeccable service of our luxury hotels in Auvergne is brought to you by our warm and attentive teams, who will be delighted to advise you on the visits and activities you must do in the region, to make the most out of your trip.

 Fine dining restaurants in Auvergne, strong flavours and warm ambient 

The region’s culinary heritage is rich and characterised by strong, bold flavours. Our fine dining restaurants in Auvergne brilliantly bring to life these aromas, well-known to our devoted chefs. Behind the stoves of our sometimes Michelin-starred restaurants, they imagine original combinations of flavours to create emotionally-charged recipes that give pride of place to seasonal produce, grown in our organic gardens or selected from local producers. They also use their technical skills to make the most of each ingredient and create dishes that will delight the most refined palates. Seated in a former 12th-century Romanesque chapel or under a glass roof opening onto lush green gardens, you can enjoy traditional plates with strong character such as an aligot or a truffade, which you can accompany with a great wine, recommended by our sommeliers, that will pair perfectly with a delicious selection of cheeses.

 The best hotels in Auvergne 

Our luxury hotels in Auvergne have been designed to make you discover the region's natural and cultural riches, located just steps away. Venture along the hiking trails around the main Puys and contemplate the beauty of the countryside where you will find picturesque villages here and there. The superb lakes of Auvergne are an ideal playground for free spirits and adventure seekers. Take advantage of your stay in Auvergne to explore the renown thermal springs of Vichy, visit the Château de Cordès, stroll along the banks of the Allier and admire the rich historical heritage of Clermont-Ferrand, Aurillac and Le Puy-en-Velay, home to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l'Annonciation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 
Relais & Châteaux in Auvergne 

Sustainable development and respect for the environment are central to the philosophy of our luxury hotels in Auvergne. The hoteliers and restaurateurs, members of our association, work together with local craftsmen and producers to promote short circuits and perpetuate the region's traditional know-how. Our eco hotels in Auvergne also take steps to reduce their carbon footprint, by using ecological cleaning products, turning peelings into compost for the vegetable gardens, greening roofs, treating wastewater on site and producing electricity from renewable energy. All these are just some examples of the efforts put into ecology at our homes.