Châteauneuf-les-Bains, it is a small village ideally located in the Valley of Sioule, within an extremely picturesque framework where nature is appeared as cliffs, deep ravines, which mix with pastures and forests.
In Châteauneuf, "one takes water": The 22 sources are for certain, thermal and for other mineral. The hot thermal springs were used from the Gallo-Roman time to relieve the pains of the curists. Today, the establishment is specialized in the treatment of rheumatisms, but proposes also care of back in shape to fight against the stress and tiredness. The medicinal springs, have gustatory and digestive qualities and the water of Châteauneuf, slightly sparkling, is tasted with pleasure. This green station has a rich and diversified inheritance. Thus, the Park of water-cure establishment is planted with an immense arboretum, that one must to Henri Lecoq and to Jean Baptiste Bargoin. It has many kinds of coniferous trees.
What things to do in Chateauneuf-les-Bains: Sioule abounds in fish: it is classified in 1st category, and the fisherman will enjoy with No-Kill fishing. At the bottom of castle, the St Valentine Romance vault is a place of excursion, just like the church of Lachaux which shelters a statue of a Virgin in Majesty, classified historic building, and its furnace bridge is an old grinding stone of mill (formerly, they were numerous on the banks of Sioule and its affluents). Châteauneuf is very appreciated by sportsmen as well: the descents in canoe start from the Bridge of Braynand, several hiking leave the borough, the rock of climbing is known by the amateurs, in short enough to fill all the tastes! Combrailles: a wide plate, notched with valleys and ravines, strewn with ponds, where you will also find small peaceful villages, mainly located in the north-western part of the Puy of Dome, but present on the Creuse and the Allier departments. It is a country where nature is preserved and where all the feelings are possible. From rivers to ponds, from ravines to cascades, from sources to fountains, water in Combrailles, is always present. All these places offer a true paradise for fishing, bathe, hydrotherapy or water sports. The discovery is done by water way: in descent in canoe on Sioule river for example, or by airs: in montgolfier, the ravines and meanders take even more relief, the monuments are admired from any aspects. The place is also traversed by the ways: by foot, bicycle, horse, in attachment or accompanied by an ass, multiple circuits are possible, combining bucolic landscapes and inheritance.
Where to sleep in Country of Combrailles: Accommodated in hotels, or guestrooms, or remaining in rest house or camp-site, you will meet impassioned shelters and restaurant owners who will transmit you their attachment to this country.
House for rent near Chateauneuf-les-Bains: In Ayat-sur-Sioule, hiring of a small old farm, renovated and very well furnished. Envisaged for 5 people, this 125 m ² lodging includes 2 bedrooms, 1 kitchen, equipped with furnace and microwaves, washing machine, dishwasher, freezer. Television, garden with pieces of furniture for garden and barbecue. Tariffs: from 295 to 595 euros according to the period. Dogs accepted. Address: Furnished Langlade 63390 Ayat-sur-Sioule.
Châteauneuf les Bains guesthouse: Located 200 meters far from water-cure establishment, the Moulin de Lachaux has two bedrooms, with a capacity of reception for 6 people. Preparation of picnic on request. Address: Le Moulin de Lachaux 63390 Chateauneuf-les-Bains.
Hotel restaurant Country of Combrailles: The Auberge Saint-Georges is a 92 rooms inn, classified 2 stars. Possible stay in half-board or full board. Animals accepted. Address: 7, avenue de la Libération 63780 Saint-Georges-de-Mons France.
Auvergne full board hotel.
Seasonal hiring Country of Combrailles: 130m² house for rent 3 rooms, kitchen, bathroom, for 6 people. Television, dishwasher, garden furnitures, Address: Les Massards
63380 Le-Montel-de-Gelat France.
For a stay in camp-site in Châteauneuf les Bains, Les Pres Dimanche is a communal camp-site located near the thermal baths of Chateauneuf. This camp-site at the edge of Sioule is extremely appreciated by fishermen and amateurs of canoe-kayak. The period of opening, from April to October, corresponds to the thermal season. Accepted dogs. Address: Les Pres Dimanche 63390 Chateauneuf-les-Bains France.
Internet site of the tourist office: http://www.tourisme-combrailles.fr/
