As the cold season is slowly coming to an end, as the temperatures rise from afternoon to afternoon and as the cravings for coffee on the terrace on the weekend arise, it's time to take time for yourself, outside. dawn of spring. Do you need a weekend of rest during this spring in Livradois-Forez? Because soon, the bridges of May offer the possibility of taking a deep breath. To get away from everyday life. And to recharge your batteries while admiring the awakening nature. And to finally make time for you and your significant other. In Livradois-Forez, we have concocted a small panel of experiences for you as the mating season arrives. Nature welcomes you on a hike. The season also lends itself to tasting local products. Bed and breakfasts and hotels are open for the season, while spas offer relaxation and rejuvenation. You are free to enjoy it!
1- Hike hand in hand in Livradois-Forez
2- Gourmet tasting of spring products
3- Treat yourself to the luxury of an intimate spa
4- Spring idleness in a bed and breakfast
5- Play the tourist during a guided tour
6- Agenda of the first spring shows
Hike hand in hand in Livradois-Forez
In spring, the awakening of nature invites you to put on your hiking boots again, which are firmly bored at the back of the closet. The Livradois-Forez lends itself to the practice of small or long hikes with its varied reliefs and ultimately not very dangerously steep. Coming out of Sunday and family lunch or taking advantage of your day off in the middle of the week, the practice of hiking offers relaxation and rejuvenation with nature.
During the mating season, when the birds are building their nests and nature, asleep by the cold of winter, awakens little by little: take the hand of your other half to take him along the paths of Livradois-Forez. Because there are romantic walks to do here. Walk together in the same direction. Make time for a heart-to-heart talk. Treat yourself to this moment, just for the two of you.
Selection of romantic walks to do hand in hand:
- Around enchanted towers and castles
- The walk of the beautiful apple tree
- The tip of the day
- Happiness is in the wood
- The Virgin's Bed
Also, you don't have to plan anything on this hike. In effect, the RELF association makes a point of finalizing the marking of the trails for the month of May. The hiking routes are all found on the site. App in your pocket, plan downloaded beforehand. There is only you and the happiness of walking.
Our hiking portal and our mobile app offer adapted hikes in Livradois-Forez to your abilities. Indeed, the difficulties are varied, and the scenery always surprising, like Livradois-Forez.
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Gourmet tasting of spring products
The spring season offers our taste buds beautiful gourmet discoveries. During your romantic weekend, you can plan a short excursion to a market in Livradois-Forez. New asparagus, May radish, spring cress and arugula, crisp lettuce and plump peas. find list of markets Livradois-Forez. Thus, the arrival of fine weather, the lengthening of the days makes you take care of your body, which needs it so much after these winter raclettes. Fill up on vitamins by also tasting spring nectarines, peaches, plums and strawberries.
As for producers, some are taking advantage of the arrival of spring to open their doors again. Oil and honey producers, plant distillers, beer brewers or trout breeders: the whole list can be found here to meet them for a weekend.
Treat yourself to the luxury of an intimate spa during this spring weekend in Livradois-Forez
Your spring weekend in Livradois-Forez necessarily goes hand in hand with a half-day in a spa. Indeed, to rediscover the warmth of a cocooning place bathed in light. Feel relaxed in this soft bathrobe. Also immerse your feet in a Kneipp bath and feel this vitalizing heat go up along your legs. Also savor the moistness of the hammam hot and humid before tasting a herbal tea made from plants gleaned from the fields... A program according to your desires for this romantic stay in Livradois-Forez.
For the bravest and most courageous, the Russian banya and its leafy branches await you. As an equivalent of the simple Finnish sauna, the banya is accessible from 2 to 8 people. AT Egliseneuve-des-Liards, this famous Russian sauna was installed in an old bread oven. Something to warm up your loaves. The invigorating “veniks” or deciduous branches are part of the decor to whip the body and invigorate it. Therefore, it goes without saying that a little sweetness is needed if you want to experiment with it on your better half.
And in the Livradois-Forez, because we like your comfort, the owners of bed and breakfasts sometimes have saunas installed for your greatest pleasure. Tailor-made welcome, rest in uncrowded accommodation, breakfast of fresh products and sauna close to your bed. A weekend of total disconnection during this spring in Livradois-Forez.
Spring idleness in a bed and breakfast
In one cocoon du Livradois-Forez, welcomed by warm-hearted hosts, spend a weekend of reunions during this spring, the ideal season to visit Livradois-Forez.
Playing tourists on a guided tour
The arrival of the mating season also heralds the resumption of the program of guided tours and commented walks in Livradois-Forez. The blue sky and mild temperatures invite you to relax in the medieval towns and forests of this pretty regional natural park. The tour guides tell you the secrets of the territory. We have therefore selected for you some of the most romantic.
- Billom, along the Angaud river
- Trees and birds, a close link
- Nature Festival: aromatic plants from Livradois-Forez
An extraordinary garden, a garden for the earth
Stroll, in a green setting, in love with the garden for the earth. In this 6,5 hectare garden, the plant areas are designed in the shape of a continent and the lawns symbolize the seas and oceans and offer more than 700 species and 2000 varieties of plants.
Take advantage of guided tours on the preservation of the environment, events where ecosystems and biodiversity are highlighted, workshops to raise awareness of the environment.
The little extra: take the height, perched at 25 m, you will have the world at your feet with an overview of nature, unique in Europe, which combines botany and environmental education. Plus, take part in cultural activities, art exhibitions, theater performances and concerts. Have a good time at the Garden for the Earth!
Spring weekend in Livradois-Forez: agenda of the first shows