The parc is nice with lots of 3D and dynamic activities, BUT I was hoping for more information on the actual volcanoes in Auvergne. There is 1 rather tatty display. I wanted to know how tall the volcanoes were, who lived in the area then and now, how it shapes the local agriculture, etc. This parc could be set anywhere else (like nearby a town with actual lodging and public transportation) and you wouldn't see the difference.

Very interesting and instructive park, the kids loved the roller coaster but also all the 2, 3 and 4D movies. Too bad some shows were not opened yet due to French holidays not having started yet.

Very informative and interesting place to learn about the earth's surface, space, volcanoes and a whole lot more. There were shows, rides, mini movies, play areas for smalln children etc

A pretty good family day out. You can't go out in France and expect things to not be in French, so plan for that if you don't speak French. There is an audio guide available in other languages but didn't see a lot of the numbers about, it does click in automatically on some displays but doesn't cover the shows (which are all in french, despite some indicating they are french only). Once the language stuff is out the way it's a really interesting place, covers some geology, palentology, astronomy, marine and a bit of local history - plus rides and attractions loosely themed around things people believed in before science explained volcanos and other natural phenomenon. There's a lot of reading and learning content which with my children was hard to get time to cover as there's many more exciting things to do, the shows are great - some are more interactive and fun than others, spelling Icelandic volcanoes was tough but the science demos were great. Well worth a visit if you're in the area and the planetarium (biggest in France apparently) is mind-blowing so prioritise some shows there!

A bit of a confusing experience, expected more. Things I liked: free parking / many activities / lots of staff. Things I didn't like: Everything is in French & French only. The signs, the explination, the instructions in person or in one of the many movies/theatres. I know you can ask an audio guide (which we did) but then it's difficult to know when to start the audio (I was 2mins out of sync in the big theatre. In the "Terre en colère" it is a great idea to have interaction with the dynamic quiz, but again, all in French & French only. Just adding English subtitles on the screens would make a huge improvement. (And I am not British but English seems like a logical choice to be as universal as possible) What I really didn't like: * the limitations for little kids. I know they pay less, but it feels like it doesn't make sense. They can go on rollercoasters from 1,00m height (in other parks I mean of course) but they cannot join you on a vibrating platform that hardly moves. For the "Réveil des géants d’Auvergne" it advertises as a minimum height of 90cm, but when we arrived at the queuing line there was a sign that stated minimum height of 110cm? (after being denied the entrance before at another dynamic animation we didn't care to queue anymore for this and just left). * the online ticket booking: when you visit the website in French you can find combo tickets, promotional packages, ... But when you choose the English version you only get the default ticket options, no price reduction for families or couples like on the French version. So I tried to book via the French version with browser translation, all good until prices suddenly change during the booking process? Ticket adult changed from 27,5€ to 31€, Ticket "enfant" ticket changed form 22,5€ to 26€, the Bambini changed form 7€ to 8€ ?? How and why? My thoughts on this park? If you are French speaking and are more than 110 or 120cm and you like Vulcanoes, then please visit, it will be fun and interesting. Otherwise, I will not advertise this park as a must do at all. From my experience, this was way to expensive for what we got.

The museum has a very interesting and modern architectural concept, with three levels of underground experiences. However, it’s unclear whether it’s meant to be a science museum or an amusement park. As an amusement park, the attractions are quite underwhelming, most of them involve simply watching a screen. It’s also not easy to enjoy if you don’t speak French. Everything only in french. They only give you an audio guide, which is not convenient. The idea of the place is great, but the way it’s done could be much better.

Posting as someone who doesn't understand french. We used the English audio guides as we did for many other french museums. The audio guide was inadequate for the full experience. (1) Many experiences in the park involve live actors or narrators. That's not something that the audio guide could help. (2) some exhibits simply don't have a number for the audio guide. (3) not all shows or movies have translation in the audio guide. Some do. However, the volume of the audio guide is low. So, when there's french in the background, all four of us could not really hear the English. If this is a quiet museum, it might be fine. But with the setting, it didn't work. So, if you don't understand french, don't count on the audio guide.

(Translated by Google) Nice walk to take, but watch out for the nettles that line the path in places. Arriving at the top of the puy, a little disappointing not to have a clear view. However, the ride remains pleasant overall. (Original) Belle promenade à faire, mais attention aux orties qui bordent le chemin par endroits. Arrivés en haut du puy, un peu décevant de ne pas avoir de point de vue dégagé. Cependant, la balade reste agréable dans l'ensemble.

(Translated by Google) Nice walks in the forest, but nothing like the photos (Original) Jolie promenades en forêt, mais rien à voir avec les photo

(Translated by Google) It's not the volcano in the volvic photo but a pretty forest (Original) C'est pas le volcan de la photo volvic mais jolie foret

(Translated by Google) Nice place for a quiet walk.😊 (Original) Bel endroit pour marcher tranquille.😊

(Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Bel endroit

Unfortunately they had a group entering so we were unable to look around at all without a significant wait. I did enjoy getting cold fresh water from the water point nearby though.

A very modern take on “visiting” the production site of world famous volvic water. There is a short and a long tour. Th beginning of exhibition is interesting. It feels a bit cramped; the pictures, diagrams etc could have an English translation next to them; they do hand out tablets with everything translated. The Virtual Reality part of the exhibition is very cool! Here they take you through the step by step logistics or bottling and distribution. At the end was a Volvic tasting area: basically all variants are free to try. Very friendly and helpful staff. Appreciate the effort to make such a visit interesting and educational.

I didn't stop to take the full tour. Just browsed through read some info and tried the water. There was a video that was apart of the tour and it was free but we didn't have time.

Worth a look very nice place of course it is all volvic propaganda at list you can taste all flavours what is not possible elsewhere.

Nice, worth visiting!

Very informative and nice. Also for children. They inform about the water, of course, the geology and the history. Degustation inclusive. English spoken. The area around is also ideal for a small walk-around.

Interesting and free explanation of the origins of Volvic water, including free tasting of the huge range of Volvic products. Nice picnic spot as well by the ample parking.

(Translated by Google) A very warm welcome. Excellent advice and high-quality local products. A wonderful time spent sharing after the VVX. (Original) Accueil très chaleureux. De très bons conseils et des produits locaux de grande qualité. Un excellent moment de partage après la VVX.

(Translated by Google) A friendly moment of sharing this Saturday evening, the products are excellent, the owners very friendly and welcoming, take the time to stop and taste and meet a great person! Thank you for your welcome and good luck to you! (Original) Un moment convivial de partage ce samedi soir, les produits sont excellents, les proprio très sympathiques et accueillants, prenez la peine de vs arrêter pr déguster et faire une belle rencontre ! Merci pour votre accueil et belle continuation à vous !

(Translated by Google) Very good products, perfect for making a balanced and delicious meal! (Original) De très bons produits, parfait pour se confectionner un repas équilibré et délicieux !

(Translated by Google) Organic country platter: cheese, fruit and cold meats for €15 for 2, delicious and very generous. Establishment run by two very helpful and attentive brothers. I highly recommend. Bruno (Original) Plateau de pays bio : fromage, fruits et charcuterie pour 15€ pour 2, délicieux et bien copieux. Établissement tenu par deux frères très serviables et à l'écoute. Je recommande vivement. Bruno

(Translated by Google) Very friendly managers and good quality products offered. It's nice to see shops/merchants like this. (Original) Gérants très sympathiques et produits proposés de bonne qualité. Ca fait plaisir de voir des commerces/commerçants comme ceci

(Translated by Google) Delicious drinks: fruit juices, beer and wine with delicious gazpacho and range of charcuterie. Friendly welcome and service. Recommended. (Original) Heerlijke drankjes: vruchtensappen, bier en wijn met heerlijke gazpacho en assortiment charcuterie. Vriendelijke ontvangst en bediening. Aanrader.

(Translated by Google) If you want to have an aperitif, this is where you need to go!!! (Original) Si vous voulez taper l’apéro c’est là-bas qu’il faut allez !!!

We came here as a family of four (including toddler and baby), and it was simply a gem. Delicious food, great atmosphere and excellent value. Would recommend and visit again!

I went with my wife and her family who live in the area (Clermont Ferrand). We entered the place and it had a charming french countryside decor. The owner greeted us and gave us menus, he was very nice an welcoming. We started with fresh tomatoes from their garden which were delicious with a little bit of olive oil, onion, and garlic. I ordered a Hamburger with blue cheese, and the rest of the table ordered frog legs and sausage. Each main plate was amazing. My Hamburger was perfectly cooked, the frog legs were the best I've had in France, and the sausage had great flavour. Each plate was full of food with a good amount of frites or potatoes as a side. Superb quality and quantity for the price. The menu of the day came with a small bottle of wine for the table to share. After the Hamburger I was satisfied, but the menu also came with a plate of cheese typical for the region. The chevre was made in house and was delicious. We also tried the Saint Nectaire, which was my wife's favourite. Finally, my stomach was so full and my taste buds over flowing dessert was brought and brought the whole experience to an excellent point and gave me maybe the best restaurant experience I have had in France. I would come back any time and plan to whenever I visit my wife's family.

Très bon and friendly. They do offer great beer and the steak was very well.

(Translated by Google) I eat in a restaurant near Volvic in Auvergne lost on the old national road D943 between Volvic and the A89 in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes. A large private parking lot for cars and trucks is located on the other side of the road accessible via a pedestrian crossing. Google map indicates opening on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Arrived yesterday evening, I parked in the large car park for the night and came to drink a coffee this morning around 11am after washing in the fresh air behind the cabin (yes, I'm a driver). I was able to reserve the last available table, I was lucky 😅 I had the last table available this afternoon. To be sure of getting a table, I think you should make the reservation a little further in advance rather than relying on luck like here... The menu looks like what you would expect from an inn with simple, well-known and above all homemade dishes. My taste buds are in turmoil, with gourmet dishes and hearty plates. I tasted a homemade starter, a Cantal specialty, Pounti, I hesitated for a long time with the veal head with gribiche sauce. It was a great discovery, one slice would have been enough. A classic dish for me, a duck leg accompanied by small vegetables and homemade fries which would have been crispier with a second bath in oil (I live near the North, specialists in fries), a cheese platter with choice and a blueberry pie to digest it all... The superfluity present on the plates is not necessary, adding nothing in terms of taste.. I have a last coffee at the bar with the bill, a mixed rum is offered to me by the boss. A house-arranged rum (see photo) with orchard fruits in a large pot Le Parfait, here with vine peaches (the boss also makes a rum arranged with raspberries, perhaps I'll taste it next time passage). It was the apotheosis to finish this delicious and hearty meal. A little over €50/person for an aperitif, starter, main course, cheese, dessert and two glasses of wine (Côte d’Auvergne AOP white and red) included. I would come back. Note : - Welcome/service: 5/5 Very good welcome with a smile and efficient service. - Room: 4.5/5 It’s an inn in its own right, I like the decoration with old objects and old photos. - Plate presentation: 3/5 A few unnecessary flourishes that add nothing in terms of taste, however the plates are well filled. - Dishes: 4.5/5 A simplified star menu that changes menus, with good homemade dishes. It’s delicious and good, what more could you ask for. - Price: 4.5/5 Perhaps a menu is missing to reduce the final bill. Personally I got my money's worth, hearty meal, from the aperitif to the digestive including the dishes accompanied by good regional wines. I'm full. - Overall rating: 4.5/5 (Original) Je mange dans un restaurant près de Volvic en Auvergne perdu sur l'ancienne nationale D943 entre Volvic et l'A89 au cœur des volcans d'Auvergne. Un grand parking privé pour voitures et camions se situe de l'autre côté de la chaussée accessible par un passage piéton. Google map indique une ouverture le dimanche entre 10h et 16h. Arrivé hier dans la soirée, je me suis garé sur le vaste parking pour la nuit et je suis venu boire un café ce matin vers 11h après ma toilette à la fraîche derrière la cabine (eh oui, je suis routier). J'ai pu réservé la dernière table disponible, j’ai été chanceux 😅 J’ai eu la dernière table disponible ce midi. Pour être sûr d’avoir une table, je pense qu’il faille faire la réservation un peu plus en avance plutôt que de compter comme ici sur la chance… La carte ressemble à ce que l'on attend d’une auberge avec des plats simples, connus et surtout fait maison. Mes papilles sont en ébullition, avec des plats gourmands et des assiettes copieuses. J’ai goûté une entrée maison, spécialité du Cantal, le Pounti, j’ai longuement hésité avec la tête de veau sauce gribiche. Ce fut une belle découverte, une tranche aurait suffit. Un plat classique pour moi, une cuisse de canard accompagné de petits légumes et de frites maisons qui auraient été plus croustillantes avec un deuxième bain dans l’huile (j’habite près du Nord, des spécialistes de la frite), un plateau de fromage avec du choix et une tarte aux myrtilles pour digérer tout ça… Le superflu présent dans les assiettes n’est pas nécessaire n’apportant rien en terme gustatif.. Je prends un dernier café au bar avec la note, un rhum arrangé m'est offert par le patron. Un rhum arrangé maison (cf photo) avec les fruits du verger dans un grand pot Le Parfait, ici aux pêches de vigne (il fait, le patron, aussi un rhum arrangé aux framboises, peut-être y goûterais je lors d’un prochain passage). Ce fut l’apothéose pour finir ce repas gourmand et copieux. Un peu plus de 50€/personne pour un apéritif, une entrée, un plat, du fromage, le dessert et deux verres de vin (Côte d’Auvergne AOP blanc et rouge) compris. Je reviendrais. Note : - Acceuil/service : 5/5 Très bon Acceuil avec le sourire et service efficace. - Salle : 4,5/5 C’est une auberge dans son jus, j’aime bien la décoration avec de vieux objets et de vieilles photos. - Présentation assiettes : 3/5 Quelques fioritures inutiles qui n’apportent rien en terme gustatif, par contre les assiettes sont bien remplies. - Plats : 4,5/5 Une carte aux étoiles simplifiée qui change des menus, avec de bons plats maisons. C’est gourmand et bon, que demander de plus. - Tarif : 4,5/5 Il manque peut-être un menu pour alléger la facture finale. Personnellement j’en ai eu pour mon argent, repas copieux, de l’apéritif au digestif en passant par les plats accompagnés de bons vins régionaux. Je suis repu. - Note globale : 4,5/5

(Translated by Google) We had a lovely lunch at this restaurant. The family atmosphere was lovely, the staff very friendly, and the meal was delicious. The homemade dishes are beautifully presented and generous. A special mention goes to the truffade, a local specialty, and the rum baba! (Original) Nous avons passé un agréable déjeuner dans ce restaurant. L’ambiance familiale était appréciable, l’équipe très sympathique et le repas savoureux. Les plats faits maison sont mis en valeur et généreux Mention pour la truffade, spécialité du coin, et le baba au rhum !

(Translated by Google) Very warm welcome, attentive staff, good local cuisine, generous quantities A great discovery 🙂 (Original) Tres bon accueil,personnel aux petits soins ,une bonne Cuisine locale,quantités généreuses Une belle découverte 🙂

(Translated by Google) A traditional French meal in a charming setting. The quantity and quality of the food were excellent! Plenty of parking for cars and trucks. Very easy to access. One small drawback: when we finished our meals, the wait for desserts and payment was too long. (Original) Repas traditionnel français dans un cadre tout à fait charmant. La quantité et la qualité des plats étaient excellents ! Grand parking pour voitures et camions. Très facile d'accès. Petit point négatif : lorsque nous avons terminé nos plats l'attente pour nous proposer les desserts ainsi que pour payer était trop long.

Not that great of a show... If this is something you're into, then sure ! Go for it... but if not, there are other tours which are probably better. Basically it's video after video that you watch in different parts of the cave. But it could've been done so much better. The personnel was very friendly though.

Buy tickets in advance. Visit lasts around 1h. The cave itself is not that big, its more about the story behind it which was very nice. They put around 4 short movies. Température in the cave 10°

I wouldn’t normally visit this sort of attraction, but we had plenty time and thoroughly enjoyed an hour listening and seeing how this part of France thrived over 100 years back. The reception staff where also very helpful. A surprisingly good experience

Good visit but as others have said it’s a relatively small cave and the tour is heavy on sitting and watching videos in French with English subtitles.

Great interactive visit, educative and with an interesting real backstory.

Just visited today. The stuff is nice, and the concept as well. But the visit seemed to be quite short and not so informative, for the price as well (7.8 eur full price adult ticket). Basically, you have a few key points where you stop and watch shorts movies. Not bad, but wish to have more interaction and information on the caves, especially knowing the history of the place. Movies could be watched at home, right. It's quite cold inside, so it's recommended to take a jacket

It's a nice experience. You'll discover the cave where stone was extracted since the middle ages following the story of some people that worked in it in the 20th century. The museum shop is very nice too.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view once you arrive. Bring good shoes, trail in steep places. Departing from the center towards Volvic Church, allow a good half hour to go there quietly but surely (Original) Belle vue une fois arrivé. Prévoir de bonnes chaussures, sentier par endroits escarpés. Au départ du centre vers Eglise de Volvic, prévoir tout de même une bonne demie heure en y allant tranquillement mais sûrement

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view of Volvic from the foot of the statue. Very nice place to reflect. However, you have to climb a stony path to get there but it is worth it. To have. (Original) Beau point de vue de Volvic du pied de la statue. Très bel endroit pour se recueillir. Cependant, il faut gravir un sentier caillouteux pour y arriver mais ça se mérite. A voir.

(Translated by Google) Nice walk from Volvic to the statue of la Dame de la Garde on the hill. A bit of climbing and scrambling here and there, not suitable for people with mobility problems or for strollers. Walking to Chateau Tournoël is fun. (Original) Leuke wandeling vanuit Volvic naar het standbeeld van la Dame de la Garde op de heuvel. Her en der een beetje klimmen en klauteren, niet geschikt voor mensen die slecht ter been zijn of voor kinderwagens. Doorwandelen naar Chateau Tournoël is leuk.

(Translated by Google) Nice view! A difficult walk because of the protruding stones. (Original) Mooi uitzicht! Wel een lastige wandeling vanwege de uitstekende stenen.

(Translated by Google) Superb viewpoint, a beautiful little walk to get there, by steep path, the chemin de Crois de Notre Dame starting from Volvic or hiking passing by the Château de Tournoel. Be careful if it is windy though (Original) Superbe point de vue, une belle petite ballade pour y accéder, par chemin escarpé, le chemin de crois de notre Dame au départ de volvic ou de rando en passant par le château de Tournoel. Attention si il y a du vent ceci dit

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view of Volvic! 3/4 space for parking near the path. Path may be bumpy, go with caution ⚠ (Original) Beau point de vue sur Volvic ! 3/4 place pour ce garer à proximité du chemin. Chemin unpeut cabossé, allez y avec prudence ⚠

(Translated by Google) Magnificent place with a view of Volvic and its surroundings. (Original) Magnifique endroit avec une point vue sur Volvic et ses environs.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful welcome, the information is precise and suitable for all levels. Thank you for everything. (Original) Un super accueil, les renseignements sont précis et adaptés à tous niveaux. Merci pour tout

(Translated by Google) Delighted to have visited this tourist office! It is very well documented. We were very well received by the two professionals on site who took the time to inform us as best they could. We benefited from good advice on tourist and practical matters. A saving of time for the rest of the stay... which will undoubtedly be very pleasant given the program established on site! Thanks to the team! (Original) Ravies d'être passées par cette office de tourisme ! Il est très bien documenté. Nous avons très bien été accueillies par les deux professionnelles sur place qui ont pris le temps de nous renseigner au mieux. Nous avons bénéficié de bons conseils sur les plans touristique et pratique. Un gain de temps pour la suite du séjour.. qui sera sans doute très agréable au vu du programme établi sur place ! Merci à l'équipe !

(Translated by Google) The ladies at the Tourist Office are nice☺️ The town is small but very cute. (Original) Les dames à l’Office de Tourisme sont sympas☺️ La ville est petite mais très mignonne.

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant visit, the cave is really worth the detour: the visit format is really very well done, I highly recommend even if it is a shame that there is not a queue for people who already have their tickets. The Volvic tasting completes the outing well, the children regretted that there was no shop, minus us (lol). The only big inconvenience of the day is a resident who insults people approaching the car parks where no parking ban is indicated if really booking for the residents it would be good to indicate it. So that the mad woman stops terrifying the kids (Original) Visite très agréable ,la grotte vaut vraiment le détour : le format de visite est vraiment très bien fait ,je recommande vivement même si c'est dommage qu'il n'y ait pas une file d'attente pour les gens qui ont déjà leur billets. La dégustation volvic complète bien la sortie ,les enfants ont regretté qu'il n'y ait pas de boutique nous moins (mdr) .Le seul est gros désagrément de la journée est une habitante qui insulte personnes s'approchant des parkings ou aucune interdiction de stationner n'est indiquer si vraiment réserver au habitants il serait bon de l'indiquer. Afin que la folle furieuse arrête de terrifier les gamins

(Translated by Google) Do not go to Volvic on a Monday in August: visit to the closed spring, restaurants closed and young girl at the tourist office poorly informed. Feeling of a dead city. Fortunately we were able to visit the cave. (Original) Ne pas se rendre à Volvic un lundi au mois d'août : visite de la source fermée, restaurants fermés et jeune fille à l'office du tourisme peu informée. Sentiment de ville morte. Heureusement que nous avons pu visiter la grotte.

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant welcome. The young girl gave us all the necessary explanations and made us reservations for certain visits (Original) Accueil très agréable. La jeune fille nous a donné toutes les explications nécessaires et nous a fait les réservations pour certaines visites

(Translated by Google) A wide choice of documents on Volvic and its surroundings. Beautiful items to purchase. Maps, guides, treasure hunts and treasure hunts. Welcoming staff (Original) Un large choix de documents sur Volvic et ses environs. De beaux objets à l'achat. Cartes, guides, jeux de pistes et chasse aux trésors. Personnel accueillant

(Translated by Google) Located in the heart of the city, it features items from local designers using volcanic stones and original jewelry; a place to visit to purchase unique pieces and work with local artists. The welcome is also charming. (Original) Placé dans le cœur de ville on y trouve des objets de créateurs locaux avec des pierres de volcan, des bijoux originaux ; un lieu à visiter pour se procurer des pièces uniques et faire travailler les artistes du secteur. De surcroît l’accueil est charmant.

(Translated by Google) Leaving the Grotto and its historical tour, it is very interesting to visit the House of Crafts where many enameled lava stones of different styles are exhibited. A plus: the artists can take commissions. (Original) En partant de la Grotte et sa visite historique, c'est très intéressant de visiter la Maison de l'Artisanat où sont exposé nombreuses laves émaillées de différent styles. Un plus: les artistes peuvent prendre des commandes.

(Translated by Google) A tiny shop. Beautiful creations, but the "doing it" doesn't take more than 5 minutes. Only the creations are on display; unfortunately, there's nothing about the techniques or the execution... which is a shame. (Original) Toute petite échoppe. De belles créations mais "le tour" ne prends pas plus de 5 minutes. Seules les créations sont exposées, il n y a malheureusement rien concernant les techniques ou la mise en œuvre... et c est bien dommage.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty shop, with varied and quality creations. The opportunity to interact with the artists and artisans adds interest to the visit. (Original) Très jolie boutique, avec des créations variées et de qualité. La possibilité d'échanger avec les artistes et artisans ajoute de l'intérêt à la visite.

(Translated by Google) Visit this place that brings together artists and craftsmen working with Volvic stone. You'll be welcomed by one of them. There's nothing like it to exchange ideas and discover this very special technique. Lots of different styles. And why not take home a piece of art? There's something for every budget. 😉 (Original) Allez visiter ce lieu qui rassemble des artistes et artisans de la pierre de Volvic Vous serez accueilli par l un d eux Rien de tel pour échanger et découvrir cette technique si particulière Plein de styles différents Et pourquoi pas repartir avec une œuvre … il y en a pour tous les budgets 😉

(Translated by Google) I find it really sad that in the middle of summer this craft house is closed when it is a tourist period, in addition there is a bad sign on your door. (Original) Je trouve vraiment navrant qu'en plein été cette maison de l'artisanat soit fermée alors que c'est une période touristique,en plus il y a un mauvais affichage sur votre porte.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful shop, full of finds to be made, very different styles, really interesting work to discover! (Original) Une très belle boutique, pleine de trouvailles à faire, des styles très différents, un travail vraiment intéressant à découvrir !

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(Translated by Google) Very nice park to walk around. Very poorly indicated circuits. I've been there several times, not once have I managed to complete an entire route. (Original) Très joli Parc pour se promener. Circuits très mal indiqués. J'y suis allé plusieurs fois, pas 1 seule fois je n'ai réussi à faire 1 parcours en entier.

(Translated by Google) A nice place to visit with the family. Shade, places to relax. Shaded parking. Not far from the caves. Various hikes are available; check the sign at the start to see which directions to follow. There's a mini trail for children. You'll find the tourist office just before the parking lot. (Original) Endroit sympa à faire en famille. De l’ombre, des endroits pour se poser. Un parking ombragé. Pas loin des grottes. Différentes randonnées à dispo, regarder sur le panneau du départ afin de savoir quel fléchage suivre. Il y a un mini parcours pour les enfants. Vous trouverez l’office de tourisme juste avant le parking.

(Translated by Google) A magnificent park with gigantic Douglas firs and nice picnic tables. A small downside concerning the name of the park, which naively makes us want to find a source there. The latter being fenced and inaccessible. (Original) Un parc magnifique avec des pins douglas gigantesques et des tables de picnic sympas. Un petit bémol concernant le nom du parc, qui nous donne naïvement envie d'y trouver une source. Cette dernière étant clôturée et inaccessible.

(Translated by Google) A superb hike to do And then relax in this park to cool off (Original) Une superbe randonnée à faire Et après se poser dans ce parc pour se rafraîchir

(Translated by Google) A well-located park. Close to Volvic, the Volvic Stone Cave, the tourist office, and more. A very pleasant park with a picnic table, hiking trails, and information panels. We really enjoyed ourselves here! (Original) Un parc bien situé. Proche de Volvic, de la grotte de la pierre de volvic, de l'office de tourisme ... Un aprc bien agréable, avec table de pique nique, sentiers de randonnée, panneaux explicatifs ... On était vraiment bien ici !!!

(Translated by Google) Short orienteering course in the park Easy for a 10-year-old Great time in nature (Original) Petite course d’orientation dans le parc Facile pour un enfant de 10ans Très bon moment en nature

I have been to many hotels in Europe and I can attest that I never had this level of care and hospitality. The family managing the hotel and guests were very welcoming and caring. Rooms are clean and location is great. Totally the hotel to chose if you want to stay in Volvic. Thanks again :)

Lunchtime visit. Ordered drinks each and then when we said we would share a small salad the lady took away my knife and fork and water glass!! Quite rude. I'm surprised I was allowed a toilet visit!! 🤣 young waitress was lovely but obviously under scrutiny from manageress. She kept correcting her. Needs to address her faults before her staff. Would never ever return. Two stars as I liked the toilets and the young waitress

Very decent little hotel in the centre.of the city. The (family) room was a.bit cosy for a couple with 2 teenage kids, but with a great bathroom. Beds were more then fine. During the night the nearby bells in the church will tell you the time. The breakfast that the hotel provides can be recommend. Very friendly staff

Excellent hotel great find, friendly efficient staff good restaurant very clean and comfortable rooms. Would recommend breakfast, lots of choice, plenty to eat should suit everyone.

Manager spoke excellent English and most welcoming

Original rest room, a cool relaxing space

Excellent

I had a pizza with Saint Nectaire. I loved it.

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Nickel !

(Translated by Google) I recommend this pizzeria with my eyes closed. We ate there one evening with my partner, we took it to go. In less than 10 minutes the pizzas were ready, the price is more than reasonable, the pizzas are delicious, there is a very wide choice and you will be well received by helpful and kind staff. The setting is not bad either and you can eat outside. It's super great, I will come back! 🍕 (Original) Je recommande cette pizzeria les yeux fermés. Nous y avons mangé un soir avec mon conjoint, nous avons pris à emporter. En même pas 10 minutes les pizza étaient prêtes, le prix est largement plus que raisonnable, les pizza sont d'un délice, il y a in très large choix et vous serez bien reçu par du personnel serviables et gentils. Le cadre n'est pas mal non plus et vous pouvez manger dehors. C'est super top, je reviendrais ! 🍕

(Translated by Google) A small, unassuming pizza place! A very warm welcome, and truly delicious pizzas for a really cheap price. I highly recommend them! (Original) Une petite piazaria qui ne paye pas de mine ! Un très bon accueil, des pizzas vraiment délicieuse pour vraiment pas chère. Je recommande fortement !

(Translated by Google) Super good pizzas, thin and crispy dough, lots of choice in toppings. Great! (Original) Pizzas super bonnes, pâte fine et croustillante, beaucoup de choix dans les garnitures. Top !

(Translated by Google) Very good pizzas: there is a wide selection, with local products (cheese, cold cuts, etc.), the wait is normal given the crowd and the prices are very affordable. In short: an address that I recommend. (Original) De très bonnes pizzas : il y a du choix, avec des produits locaux (fromage, charcuterie,...), l'attente est normale compte tenu de l'affluence et les prix très abordables. En résumé : une adresse que je recommande.

Please note that this château isn't open all the time it's in line with tourists, so July and August. There's a cost of €10 per adult and €5 per child, cash only. Between the hours of 10-12h and 14-16h (if my memory serves for the afternoon times), we went in the morning and waited for the first guided tour. Our family visited in early August 2023. We loved the guided tour (this is how it works, guided or you can't enter), another French family was there and the guide, she was so lovely and translated in both French and English. I listened to both 😊 To say Château de Tournoël was derelict for 300 years it's amazing what has been lovingly restored/interpreted, but with the owners take on it, whilst having to follow key rules as it's a listed building. I was blown away by the historic documents!! Phenomenal. I'm such a geek! The guide was lovely and answered all our questions with enthusiasm and honesty. Thank you!! Although, my two wanted to return for a pizza party 😆 Children loved it as much as I did, and we were so happy that we got to visit with a really interesting room at the end of the tour!! Not to be missed!! I don't usually like those kind of aspects but the guide made it so interesting and made me want to get to know the owner 🥰👌🏼 I recommend this tour of château de Tournoël wholeheartedly!!

Amazing view, pretty château. You have to take a guided tour which is 8 euros for adults and 3 for children or students.

The castle is in need of some repairs but the view from the castle to Volvic and suroundings is quite good.

The view is amazing, and the castle is beautiful. I come from the United States, and this castle caught our eye. The owner worked hard to rebuild the castle and make it look like it did before. I would highly recommend visiting this castle

It's open to the public in July and August. It's a starting point for some nice walks in the area - parking can become full pretty quickly during weekends and summer months. There is an Auberge that serves food and drinks; its terrace is rather inviting.

The Château de Tournoël is a medieval fortified castle partly in ruins in the commune of Volvic, in the Puy-de-Dôme département of France. The castle is located on a rocky mountain spur at an altitude of 594 m in the foothills of the Puy de la Bannière which dominates the Limagne plains.

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(Translated by Google) Very beautiful museum, pleasant to visit, retracing the history of enamelling on Volvic lava stone, devoting a part to local artists. (Original) Très beau musée agréable à visiter, retraçant l'histoire de l'emaillage sur la pierre de lave de volvic consacrant une partie aux artistes locaux.

(Translated by Google) Excellent little little-known museum. Brings together the history of enameled lava from Volvic and quality modern sculptures, African and Guyana objects and numerous paintings collected by the Sahut family, caricatures by Daumier and currently a superb temporary exhibition of Japanese prints including many by Hiroshige, Kunichika, Eisen, Yoshitoshi, Kunikazu, Hokusai, etc. Not to be missed... (Original) Excellent petit musée méconnu. Rassemble l'historique des laves émaillées de Volvic et des sculptures modernes de qualité, des objets Africains et de Guyane et de nombreux tableaux collectionnés par la famille Sahut, des caricatures de Daumier et à l'heure actuelle une superbe exposition temporaire d'estampes Japonaises dont de nombreuses d'Hiroshige, Kunichika, Eisen, Yoshitoshi, Kunikazu, Hokusai, etc. A ne pas rater...

(Translated by Google) I didn't go to the museum itself, but I attended the shows that took place in the courtyard, just outside during the VVX. Very interesting and funny shows 😅🥰 (Original) Je ne suis pas aller au musée même mais j'ai assisté aux spectacles qui se déroulaient dans la cour, juste devant pendant la VVX. Des spectacles bien intéressants et bien drôles 😅🥰

(Translated by Google) Wow!!! What a museum and what a painter Marcel Seurat. Another one of these astonishing, captivating “small” provincial museums (in the noble sense). Allow a good hour and a half to enjoy it. And then once again 3 euros for adult entry... Don't deprive yourself! (Original) Whaou !!! Quel musée et quel peintre Marcel Seurat. Encore un de ces "petits" musées de province (au sens noble) étonnant, subjuguant. Comptez une bonne heure et demie pour apprécier. Et puis encore une fois 3 euros l'entrée adulte... Ne pas se priver !

(Translated by Google) This museum deserves to be known, beautiful collections of enameled lava and paintings highlighted by good comments. Currently very beautiful temporary exhibition of Japanese prints. The highlighting of the works is very judicious, all this in a very beautiful building. Not to be missed. (Original) Ce musée mérite d'être connu, belles collections de laves émaillées et de peintures soulignées par de bons commentaires. En ce moment très belle exposition temporaire d'estampes japonaises. Le mise en valeur des oeuvres est très judicieuse, tout cela dans un très beau bâtiment. A ne pas manquer.

(Translated by Google) This museum is a gem. The ground floor houses a very interesting exhibition on Volvic stone and enameled lava with very beautiful pieces, the 1st floor is reserved for the permanent collection of the painter Sahut and the top floor includes a magnificent temporary exhibition of Japanese prints! Given that the museum is not very big, I had planned to spend about an hour there, but, totally carried away by the interest of the different exhibitions, it turned out that I still did not have finished when the museum closed… So I will have to go back! 😂 So a nice surprise. One of the most exciting museums in the Puy de Dôme department. (Original) Ce musée est une pépite. Le rez de chaussée abrite une exposition très intéressante sur la pierre de Volvic et la lave émaillée avec de très belles pièces, le 1er étage est réservé quant à lui à la collection permanente du peintre Sahut et le dernier étage comporte une magnifique expo temporaire d’estampes japonaises ! Étant donné que le musée n’est pas très grand, j’avais prévu d’y passer à peu près une heure, mais, totalement emportée par l’intérêt des différentes expos, il s’est trouvé que je n’avais toujours pas terminé lorsque le musée a fermé… Je vais donc devoir y retourner ! 😂 Une belle surprise donc. Un des musées les plus passionnant du département du puy de Dôme.

(Translated by Google) Indeed, this museum deserves to be known, the exterior setting is splendid, a very beautiful view, inside, the refined scenography highlights all the collections... The Ukiyo-E temporary exhibition is of a refinement that takes you towards the Rising sun... The permanent exhibitions are also very interesting, on another side... I discovered this place this Saturday, and I left completely charmed. The collections are really very rich.. Well done to the Curator and all the staff! Don't hesitate for a second, you will be delighted (Original) Effectivement, ce musée mérite d'être connu, le cadre extérieur est splendide, une très belle vue, à l'intérieur, la scénographie épurée met en valeur toutes les collections ... L'exposition temporaire Ukiyo-E est d'un raffinement qui vous emporte vers le soleil Levant ... Les expos permanentes sont aussi très intéressantes, dans un autre versant ... J'ai découvert ce lieu ce samedi, et j'en suis sortie complètement charmée. Les collections sont vraiment très riches .. Bravo au Conservateur et à tout le personnel ! N'hésitez pas une seconde, vous serez ravi(e)

Nice levelled camping, if maybe a bit tight between some of the pitches. Toilet facilities are ok. Seems very popular, as it by far was the most busy camping during our French trip. Quite a few of the pitches lack shadow. It gets pitch-black when the lights are turned off at night. Some noise from the traffic, and the nearby sport fields.

Friendly staff, affordable prices and beatiful views. Playground for kids and bread to order for brekfast.

Excellent little campsite right on the edge of the town of Volvic, quiet and with all the facilities you need, including a swimming pool. Friendly staff, you can even order your breakfast in the little cafe. All in all I'd love to return here for longer.

Large pitch, well maintained site, 10 minute walk to Volvic with supermarket, boulangerie and a couple of take aways. Good location for visiting Puy de Dôme and the local caves.

Basic but adequate campsite. Has a pool ( when it's open!). Water and waste arrangements not great for caravans. Toilets and showers dingey, dated and not too clean. Reception team helpful. Good location for Clermont ferrand and le Puy du Domme. Right next to a school and popular Park so noisy.........After I wrote this, on the day of departure the site assistant and another client approached me at 9am and stated that we were on his pitch ! The intimation was that we should move off quickly...the exchange was upsetting enough that we packed up quick and departed early. We had been told we could pitch anywhere. Definitely not going back there, Onlycamp and it's owner Huttoia are off of our pick list (Jocelyn on reception was great!)

We stayed for 3 nights leaving on 1st September. The site was quite and the pitches good and pretty level. Desk service was excellent

Clean & tidy site, nice and quiet

You will find a number of signposted walks to explore the area. The 'chemin des cascades' - picture - is quite nice. You can also walk to the Château de Tournoël crossing an old Roman bridge on the way. Most of it is in shaded tracks with some view points over the 'plaine de la Limagne' stretching up to the 'monts du Forez'.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place to visit, but the trails are sometimes very damaged (see 2 last photo) (Original) Endroit très sympa à visiter, mais les sentiers sont des fois très endommagé ( voir 2 dernière photo )

(Translated by Google) Don't drive here, but look for "Parking Gorges d'Enval"! This landmark is inaccessible by car. You'll end up on dirt roads and have to backtrack. (Original) Ne venez pas ici en voiture mais cherchez "Parking gorges d'Enval" ! Ce point de repère est inaccessible en voiture. Vous allez atterrir dans des chemins de terre et devoir faire marche arrière.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place which is worth 5 km of hiking in the woods on marked trails but what a pleasure to be there!!! I highly recommend (Original) Très bel endroit qui se mérite 5 km de randonnée dans les bois sur des sentiers balisés mais quel plaisir de se trouver là !!! Je recommande vivement

(Translated by Google) August 2025: Nice hike but the river was dry when we went. So no waterfall! (Original) Aout 2025 : belle rando mais la rivière était à sec lors de notre passage. Pas de cascade donc!

(Translated by Google) Very informative visit to the volcanoes thanks to audio guides that you listen to at given places while walking in the crater. It ends with 2 “dynamic” sessions in a room then in a pseudo train. Not to be missed. (Original) Visite très instructive sur les volcans grâce à des audio-guides que l'on écoute à des endroits donnés en cheminant dans le cratère. Elle se termine par 2 séances " dynamiques" dans une salle puis dans un pseudo train. A ne pas manquer.

(Translated by Google) The Enval gorges are a magnificent natural site shared between rocky cliffs, abundant forests and winding waterfalls. A 3-hour loop allows you to go around the site and discover the 3 waterfalls, passing by a pretty viewpoint over Enval. Bring good shoes because some parts are quite steep. A corner of nature that you absolutely must visit if you are in the area. (Original) Les gorges d’Enval est un magnifique site naturel partagé entre falaises rocheuses, forêts abondantes et cascades tortueuses. Une boucle de 3 heures permet de faire le tour du site et découvrir les 3 cascades en passant par un joli point de vue sur Enval. Prévoir de bonnes chaussures car certaines parties sont assez raides. Un coin de nature à visiter absolument si vous êtes dans le coin.

Nice food and awesome terrace, in the middle of the mountains near the castle.

Too expensive and long waiting time. The view is amazing as well as the location itselfe but the staff could be more frendly. Smiling is missing..

Good prices and delicious food. One of the best crepes I have had in a long time.

(Translated by Google) A real treat from start to finish! The crepes, whether savory or sweet, are truly excellent: light batter, original and well-balanced fillings. A special mention goes to the homemade lemonade, super fresh and perfectly measured. You can sense real research put into the recipes, without being overly complex. In short, a wonderful experience with a beautiful view, I highly recommend it! Thank you for the welcome (Original) Un vrai régal du début à la fin ! Les crêpes, qu’elles soient salées ou sucrées, sont vraiment excellentes : pâte légère, garnitures originales et bien équilibrées. Mention spéciale pour la citronnade maison, super fraîche et bien dosée. On sent une vraie recherche dans les recettes, sans tomber dans le trop complexe. Bref, un super moment avec une belle vue, je recommande ! Merci pour l’accueil

(Translated by Google) Charming place and welcome. You can enjoy galettes and crêpes. Wines by the glass, carafe, and bottle. Some local recipes. Free private parking. A terrace overlooking the valley and a smaller view of the Château de Tournoel. (Original) Endroit et accueil charmants. On y mange des galettes et des crêpes. Vins au verre, carafe et bouteilles. Quelques recettes locales. Parking gratuit et privé. Une terrasse Vue sur la vallée et une plus petite vue sur le château de Tournoel.

(Translated by Google) Friendly service. They offer various types of crepes. The buckwheat pancakes were delicious. A beautiful and picturesque setting with views of the valley and the castle. (Original) Freundlicher Service. Es gibt diverse Variationen von Crêpes. Die Buchweizenpfannkuchen waren lecker. Eine schöne und malerische Umgebung mit Blick auf das Tal und die Burg.

(Translated by Google) To remain objective, we should rename the inn to the crêperie la chaumière. The name doesn't match the cuisine. The galettes/crêpes are good, but they remain simple galettes/crêpes: compared to some crêperies I've come across, the inn doesn't make you want to return. The view overlooks the city with a beautiful factory below. The castle is hidden by the trees. To conclude, we can stop there, we'll eat well (galettes/crêpes) with a view of the volcanoes, if the weather is nice. (Original) Pour rester objectif, on devrait renommer l'auberge en crêperie la chaumière. Le nom ne colle pas avec la cuisine. Les galettes/crêpes sont bonnes mais cela reste des simples galettes/crêpes : comparativement à certaines crêperies qui ont croisé mon chemin, l'auberge ne génère pas l'envie d'y revenir. Le point de vue surplombe la ville avec une belle usine en contrebas. Le château est caché par les arbres. Pour conclure, on peut s'y arrêter, on y mangera correctement (des galettes/crêpes) avec la vue sur les volcans, s'il fait beau.

Stunning location and views! Owners attitude (equals the mentality/mood of people from Berlin) could be improved a little. We read the reviews and expected worse. Nice rooms, fair price and evening meal was good too.

Nice view from the chamber. Restaurant was good, Owners were very nice. Only the way to the garage with my bike was a bit tricky.

There is no parking in the hotel although written free parking on booking.com website . When asking for a parking close to hotel At reception desk , the guy just said he can not help . Not customer oriented at all !!!!. Also not possible to access room before 4pm. So basically no room and no parking with a staff not friendly at all. I finally booked another hotel at riom !!! To avoid !!!!!

Typical small French country hotel. Clean room. Fixed menu for evening meal, but very good. Friendly staff.

A very simple hotel, run by a father and son. No air conditioning, stuffy rooms. But the views from the dining room are unforgettable!

(Translated by Google) Perfectly maintained hotel, comfortable rooms and very good home-cooked food! Breathtaking view too. It may be missing a TV in the room and a little soundproofing but I recommend this address. (Original) Hôtel parfaitement tenu, chambres confortables et très bonne cuisine faite maison ! Vue imprenable également. Il manque peut être une télé dans la chambre et un peu d'insonorisation mais je recommande cette adresse.

(Translated by Google) Very practical on our route. The rooms are OK but a TV is needed, especially at this price. Also enjoy meals with local dishes. The quantity is there but not too much originality. The breakfast is also plentiful but the bread is really not great. The owners are friendly, we are well received, that makes up for everything else. (Original) Très pratique sur notre route. Les chambres sont correctes mais il faudrait la télé, surtout à ce prix là. Pratique aussi le repas avec des plats locaux. La quantité y est mais pas trop l'originalité. Le petit déjeuner est copieux aussi mais le pain franchement pas terrible. Les propriétaires sont sympas, on est bien reçu, ça compense tout le reste.

(Translated by Google) Superb hotel restaurant. Everything is done to make you feel comfortable there. The rooms are very comfortable. The restaurant is very good and the dishes are very good. Thanks to the server (Original) Superbe hôtel restaurant. Tout est fait pour y être à son aise. Les chambres sont très confortables. Le restaurant est très bien et les plats très bons. Merci au serveur

(Translated by Google) Friendly staff. The Gardelles menu is good, but I'm disappointed with the dessert. I would have liked something other than the dessert on the daily menu, perhaps a fresh fruit salad or an ice cream sundae. (Original) Personnel sympathique. Le menu des gardelles est bon, mais je suis déçue par le dessert. J'aurais aimé autre chose que le dessert des menus de tous les jours, pourquoi pas une salade de fruits frais ou une coupe de glace.

(Translated by Google) We spent one night in this hotel with our 3 children aged 6, 3, and 8 months. The connecting room is very suitable for families, and the staff is professional and friendly. We were also able to enjoy the restaurant, which offers good and generous meals. Finally, we really appreciated the staff's availability, whether it was for requesting a baby bed or for mailing items we had forgotten. In short, we recommend it! (Original) Nous avons passé une nuit dans cet hôtel avec nos 3 enfants de 6 ans, 3 ans et 8 mois. La chambre communicante est très adaptée aux familles et le personnel est professionnel et sympathique. Nous avons aussi pu profiter du restaurant qui propose des plats bons et copieux. Enfin nous avons beaucoup apprécié la disponibilité du personnel, que ce soit pour la demande d'un lit bébé que pour l'envoi postal d'objets que nous avions oublié. Bref, nous recommandons!

(Translated by Google) Well harmonized with the cuisine and the service...very suitable meal for an evening stopover. I will come back... (Original) Bien harmonisé avec la cuisine et le service..repas très convenable pour une soirée étape. Je reviendrai..

(Translated by Google) Found by chance, the room is spacious, the welcome was very warm with little attentions for our children, and excellent advice for visiting the area. The food is delicious, homemade, a treat! The local beers served are excellent. We will be back! (Original) Trouvé par hasard, la salle est spacieuse, l'accueil a été des plus chaleureux avec des petites attentions pour nos enfants, et d'excellents conseils pour visiter le coin. La nourriture est délicieuse, du fait maison, un régal ! Les bières locales servies sont excellentes. On reviendra !

(Translated by Google) A very pleasant time spent at the Moulin des Gardelles. The meal was very good and plentiful, served by pleasant and friendly staff. A very appetizing children's menu. Cozy and calm atmosphere. In short, a beautiful place. (Original) Un moment très agréable passé au Moulin des Gardelles. Le repas, très bon et copieux, servi par un personnel agréable et souriant. Un menu enfant très appétissant. Ambiance feutrée et calme. Bref un bel endroit

(Translated by Google) We went to dinner as a family last night. We had a truffade and 3 stuffed pig's trotters for 4 people. Everything was excellent, homemade and the service was perfect. We will come back to this (Original) Nous sommes allés dîner en famille hier soir. Nous avons pris une truffade et 3 pieds de cochon farcis pour 4 personnes. Tout était excellent, fait maison et le service fût parfait. Nous y reviendrons