The outstanding scenery here is quite unique, and it has left its mark on history. You notice immediately that the plateau rests on lava flows. These date back from the Cantal volcanoes during the Tertiary Era.

If you are fascinated by old buildings, you will find everything here to satisfy your heart’s desire ! Here you will discover a unique French heritage, with its age-old architecture, recognisable by the typical schist and slate stones that blend in so harmoniously with the countryside. You have to admire the wonderful châteaux, and the sculptured stone crosses placed at all the crossroads, and the churches built in a style so characteristic of this area.

You should also go and visit the Tour de Monaco tower at Mur-de-Barrez, which was once the local stronghold over a long period.