Escapade ferroviaire

Take a seat aboard the Discovery Trains for an unforgettable getaway in the heart of unspoiled nature in Livradois-Forez… After a gourmet break, discover the abbey of La Chaise-Dieu and its recently restored XNUMXth century tapestries.

Mileage: 58 km

Morning:

- 10 a.m. Arrival at Ambert station.
Take a seat on the tourist train and set off to explore the Dore valley, between Ambert and La Chaise-Dieu. After leaving a few level crossings behind you, don't lose track, which will lead you to the bobbins of the lacemakers in Arlanc. Overlooking the Dore gorges, the Discovery Train will pick up its momentum to reach the forests of La Chaise-Dieu.

- 12 p.m.: Lunch.

Afternoon :

-14 p.m.: Guided tour of the Abbey of La Chaise-Dieu, founded in the 30th century:
the lodge of Clement VI, the cloister, the nave of the tapestries. This new space presents a set of fourteen Flemish tapestries from the XNUMXth century, restored in a famous workshop near Paris.
Discovery of the echo room. The words spoken in one corner of the room follow the edge of the vault and can be heard distinctly in the opposite corner, and only there...


- 17 p.m.: Departure for your region.

• Clientele: Groups welcome

• Discovery

• Français

• Toilets
• Parking nearby

• Cheque
• Bank transfer