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Salers
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Tourisme
Salers (Cantal, France)
Salers is a medieval village perched in the heart of the Massif Central, known for its dark stone buildings and old-world atmosphere. Narrow streets follow a pocket-like layout, punctuated by turreted houses and arches. The village often serves as a starting point for exploring the Monts du Cantal and Puy Mary. There is a dining offering rooted in local products and a strong pastoral identity.
Heritage and history
The heart of Salers preserves a set of old buildings in volcanic granite, shaped by local resources. The facades, stairways and some fortified doors provide insight into the medieval period and the rural Renaissance. The village is listed among remarkable sites that showcase Auvergne's traditional architecture.
Nature and panoramas
Nearby rises the Puy Mary, a major viewpoint over the Cantal plateau and the massif's steep valleys. The slopes offer pastures, peatlands and well-marked trails for hiking. The area is part of the volcanic landscape characteristic of the Parc naturel régional des Volcans d’Auvergne.
Gastronomy and livestock
Salers is closely linked to Salers cheese (AOP) and the Salers cattle breed. Restaurants and farmhouse inns serve Salers beef and cheese specialties: you can find farm products often made according to local know-how.
Not to miss
- The medieval village: lanes, stone houses and historic atmosphere.
- Église Saint-Mathieu: the parish church at the heart of the village.
- Puy Mary (Grand Site): viewpoints and hiking trails.
- Salers cheese (AOP): tastings and possible visits to producers.
- Salers farming: observation of the emblematic cattle breed and agricultural tours.
