Riom-es-Montagnes

Visit Riom-es-Montagnes, Auvergne

The traditional unspoiled Auvergne town of Riom-es-Montagnes is situated towards the north of the Cantal department (Auvergne region), in the Natural Regional Park of the Vocanoes.

A little off the tourist circuit it is pleasant to stroll around the streets of the town which is officially classified as a 'plus beaux detour' town in France.

Exploring Riom-es-Montagnes

The focus of your visit will be the Church of Saint-Georges in the centre of the town and a good example of the churches of the region. While most of the interior of the church is the original 11th century roman style, the outside is rather newer - the belltower was added in the 15th century and most of the outside was substantially renovated and modified in the 19th century. The small chevet is part of the original structure.

Inside the stone church is more interesting, with attractive stonework and arches and medieval 'capitals', the carved stones at the top of the supporting columns.

After strolling around the rest of the town there are a couple of popular short trails that start from Riom-es-Montagnes and give a gentle introduction to the local countryside: both pass through woodlands and around the edges of small local lakes, the Etang de Majonenc and the Etang de Roussillou.

Other attractions nearby include the scenic train route that runs from Lugarde to Bort-les-Orgues, giving a different perspective on the attractive scenery around Riom-es-Montagnes; and a visit to the medieval Château d'Auzers.

Note: there also a town called Riom in the Puy-de-Dome department of the Auvergne - it is not the same town!

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Tourist classifications for Riom-es-Montagnes: Recommended detour town (plus beau detour);

Suggested places to visit near Riom-es-Montagnes, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: La Bourboule 35km; Mont-Dore 35km; Murol 40km; Blesle 40km; Saint-Angel 42km; Saint-Nectaire 43km; Aurillac 43km; Saint-Flour 44km; Saint-Floret 46km; Orcival 47km; Meymac 48km;

Riom-es-Montagnes tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Puy Mary - grand site of france (19km) : Verger de Déduit - remarkable garden (19km) : Salins - town of art and history (23km) : Puy Griou - site of natural beauty (23km) : Plomb du Cantal - site of natural beauty (26km) : Puy de Sancy - site of natural beauty (30km) : Lac Pavin - site of natural beauty (30km) : Parc-arboretum de Neuvic d'Ussel - remarkable garden (32km) :

See more places and a map at places near Riom-es-Montagnes