Vallée des Saints, Protected natural area in Boudes, France.
The valley contains red clay formations and natural chimneys that rise from the ground, creating patterns across the landscape.
The site features a Roman spring at Bard with an ancient basin that bears witness to the long human presence in this region.
Local vineyards near the valley produce Côte d'Auvergne Boudes wine, representing the traditional winemaking practices of Auvergne.
A 5.8-kilometer marked trail starts at the reception hall in Boudes, leading visitors through the geological formations and local flora.
The red earth formations of Lembron create a landscape with mineral structures that stand out against the surrounding vegetation.
Location: Boudes
GPS coordinates: 45.45460,3.17020
Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:34
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.
Château de Villeneuve-Lembron
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Château de Chalus
3.4 km
Église Saint-Mary de Colamine
5.8 km
Dolmen de Unsac
5.7 km
Église Saint-Dizaint d'Ardes
6.6 km
Église Saint-Loup de Boudes
1.2 km
Église Sainte-Claire de Saint-Hérent
1.4 km
Hôtel d'Aureilhe
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Église Sainte-Foy de Chalus
3.4 km
Église d'Apchat
7.5 km
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Église Notre-Dame de Rentières
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Église Saint-Géraud de Dauzat-sur-Vodable
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Église Sainte-Marguerite de Ternant-les-Eaux
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Église Sainte-Couronne de Mareugheol
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Église Sainte-Marthe d'Augnat
4.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre de La Chapelle-Marcousse
5.9 km
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Vodable
6.2 km
Saint Gall Church
5.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Gignat
4.8 km
Cirque des Mottes
499 m
Église Saint-Germain
5.4 km
Église de l'Exaltation-de-la-Sainte-Croix de Madriat
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Église Saint-Julien de Solignat
6.7 km
Commanderie de Chassaing
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Croix d'Ardes
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Manoir d'Apchat
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Château de Saint-Gervazy
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