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Saturday

Stroll through the market du Chambon-sur-Lignon

Start the weekend with the Saturday market on Place des Balayes. Fill up on local produce and delicacies at the 50 or so stalls. Color with autumn vegetables, not forgetting mushrooms! Taste the cheeses and charcuteries, and listen to the chatter of the merchants and buyers in the local atmosphere!

Everything for the short circuit, on the stands of local producers, buy :

Organic bread from Chez Maïtala (St-Jeures),
Charcuterie from Sarda (St-Jeures),
Sheep’s milk cheeses from Bergerie du pêcher (Tence),
Jersey cow cheeses and yogurts from GAEC Vach’Mont Bio (Tence),
Goat’s cheese from Bergerie du Vieux Moulin (Les Vastres),
Quince paste from Nicole (Mars),
Fruit juices from Valérie Ferrier (Mazet),
Honey and gingerbread from Rucher de St-Voy (Mazet)

And now you’ve had your fill of local produce!

An opportunity to talk to our farmers. The stalls are at their busiest at this time of year, our gardens render beautifully in autumn, and our market gardeners will be offering you all the vegetables in season.

A lunch break in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon

A l’Arbre vagabond

The privilege of the slow hour…
You can drop in by chance, or you can choose to come here, a place where you can relax. The L’arbre vagabond wine bar/bookshop/gallery combines the pleasures of books with those of wine and inventive cuisine.

With the “famille plus” label, the little ones have everything they need to enjoy a good time in the heart of nature: reading corner, children’s album, coloring. Children’s menu in 1/2 portions.
Menu proposed by Chef Romain Souvignet.

Or a picnic on the beach

Opt instead for a picnic by the river, in a verdant setting under a pine forest, a perfect spot for a relaxing picnic. Now’s the time to set the table with your market produce!
La Plage, on the banks of the Lignon: tables, play area, wc – 45.053062, 4.316379.
On-site parking, stroller access.

From the Arbre vagabond restaurant, enjoy the Proverb Trail.
12 signs to guide you, 12 proverbs to discover, 4 km round trip, 1 h 30 strolling…
A folder, on sale for €2 on site, offers a few clues to help you understand these 12 proverbs in North Occitan dialect.

Afternoon stroll... panorama and forest

Stroller ride on the Le Chambon-sur-Lignon golf course

For toddlers

Head for the golf course! Join the village and take the Route de Mars. A fun 2-km loop along the edge of the golf course and its ponds (on foot, bike or scooter) or with baby in the stroller.

Information sheet available from the tourist office or download👉here

Electric scooter ride around the Chambon golf course

For older kids

If your teenagers have energy to spare, head for Alte’Sensations in La Vigne, 8 minutes from L’arbre vagabond, where you and your family (aged 14 and over) can take to the trails, an ideal way to discover our countryside. Accompanied by Philippe, a 1-hour hike will give you a real buzz, but you can also opt for a 2-hour walk (from €26 to €36, depending on age and duration).

Great walk. Magnificent location. Top staff. Thanks to the guide!

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Sunset on the Lizieux peak

Put on your sneakers, bring a down jacket (at 1388 m altitude in the evening 😉 ), a headlamp, a packed lunch and off you go!

Go to the Chieze parking lot near the village of Montbuzat. Follow the Pic du Lizieux signs along the fun trail from the parking lot to the Pierre levée. At the Pierre Levée goose game, follow the signs up to the summit. You’ll be there in less than 1/2 hour.
Take a seat by the orientation table, your meal on the volcano, and enjoy the view!
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Sunset around 7pm early October, around 6:30pm late October 😉 to be updated according to season

No time to pack a lunch at the market this morning? Meet all our producers at the Halle fermière in Le Mazet-St-Voy, open until 6.30pm. It’s on your way to Chièze!

Sunday

On board the steam train France's highest

At 10:30 a.m. in Tence station, it’s time to board the train aboard the historic Mallet 101, the Velay Express, a Famille plus experience.

Choose the route between two stations, from Tence to Le Chambon-sur-Lignon and back.

Change trains at Le Chambon-sur-Lignon station, and hop on the railcar to return to Tence (arriving at 12 noon).
Duration 1h30, €48 for 2 adults, 2 children (€12 extra/child), free for children under 4.

Book your ticket

At Le Chambon-sur-Lignon station, a totem pole reminds us of its history: during the Second World War, the station saw an influx of passengers, as refugees sought shelter in the villages of the plateau.

Discover the history of the Vivarais Lignon plateau, at the Lieu de mémoire , a place of history for the present.

Lunch in Tence

At the Restaurant de la Poste

With pretty terrace or garden view, home-cooked local cuisine, including irresistible cheese and dessert platters.
Family-friendly restaurant. Children’s menu, play area…

Or lunch in peace…

A nice spot for a picnic 2 km from Tence.
An enchanting setting on the banks of the Lignon at Costerousse. 45.104716, 4.276099.
Tables Parking on site, stroller access.

Zen afternoon... panorama and forest

A caching hike?

For the little ones

To round off the weekend and fill up on fresh air and beautiful images…
A loop of less than 2km, 40 min, starting with a children’s playground at Mas de Tence, 7km from Tence, in search of the woodland elf.
On arrival, enjoy the panorama at the top of the village, at the Belvedere hall, with its orientation table.
2 well-equipped play areas for children!

How about a game of putting golf?

For older children

Head for L’Ours Maçon, nestled in the heart of the Crouzilhac forest in Tence, where a 2-hectare course awaits you for a game of putting golf. But what exactly is putting golf? Halfway between golf and mini-golf, it’s a great way for the whole family to enjoy a breath of fresh air: allow two hours for the whole course!
In need of refreshment? Take the time to enjoy a locally-produced beverage (fruit juices and beers) on the wooden terrace, made from wood harvested from the company’s own forests.

Just like golf, putting golf

Gourmet events during the All Saints' vacation

The autumn vacation rendezvous that all gourmets have been waiting for!

The Haut-Lignon tourist office is offering you a walk that will awaken your taste buds thanks to the talents of local producers, breeders and restaurateurs, guarantors of the quality of their products and traditional know-how.
Sweet and savoury, from fruit to mushrooms, accompanied by honey or chocolate, a pleasure for the eyes and the palate, this journey will provide you with pleasant sensations around a tempting program.
Discover the Semaine Gourmande 2024 program around the theme ” Auvergne specialities”.

Lodging for a weekend

Choose your accommodation from our selection.

In a vacation residence near the village, in a gîte near the forest or with a panoramic view, in a riverside rental, or a lodge with a wellness area.