Point de Vue Roches Tuilière et Sanadoire, Volcanic observation point in Orcival, France.
Two ancient volcanic peaks, Tuilière and Sanadoire, rise prominently from the Guéry beech forest, overlooking the glacial Fontsalade valley.
The Sanadoire rock hosted an impregnable castle until the 15th century, serving as a stronghold for English mercenaries during the Hundred Years War.
The regular volcanic prisms of Tuilière provided stone slabs, used extensively for covering roofs of houses and churches throughout the region.
The viewing point is accessible via a 9-kilometer trail with 420 meters elevation gain, starting from the parking area at Col de Guéry.
The phonolite composition of Sanadoire rock creates a resonating sound when struck, earning it the nickname 'singing rock'.
Location: Orcival
GPS coordinates: 45.62242,2.82101
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
Clermont-Ferrand sits at the edge of a volcanic landscape in the Massif Central, offering a mix of geological formations, medieval architecture and urban spaces for photographers. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, built from black volcanic stone, rises above the historic center, while Puy de Dôme, a 4,800-foot (1,465-meter) dormant volcano, shapes the surrounding terrain. The city combines industrial history with architectural heritage, from the Romanesque design of the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Port to modern facilities like the Michelin Museum. The city center preserves its medieval street pattern in neighborhoods like Rue des Gras and Rue du Port, where dark stone buildings line narrow lanes. Place de Jaude forms the main square, featuring the equestrian statue of Vercingetorix and the Renaissance-era Fountain of Amboise. Parks such as Jardin Lecoq and Parc Montjuzet provide green spaces within the city, while cultural institutions like the Musée d'art Roger-Quilliot and Centre de Photographie Fontfreyde display contemporary and historical collections. The surrounding area includes several volcanic cones, among them Puy de la Vache, as well as the Chemin du Volcan hiking trail and the remains of the Gallo-Roman Temple of Mercury atop Puy de Dôme.
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Temple de Mont-Dore
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