Saint-Martin-Des-Plains tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Usson at 4 km from Saint-Martin-Des-Plains

Visit Saint-Martin-Des-Plains: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Martin-Des-Plains is situated in the Puy-de-Dome department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Saint-Martin-Des-Plains in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Usson at 4 km and Sauxillanges at 8 km.

Saint-Martin-Des-Plains, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Usson

Most Beautiful Village at 4 km (direction north-north-east)

One of the least developed of the 'most beautiful villages in France'...

See Usson guide

Sauxillanges

at 8 km (direction north-east)

The principal monuments in Sauxillanges, the monastery and the castle, are not...

See Sauxillanges guide

Issoire

at 8 km (direction north-west)

Best known for its romanesque church, Issoire is a very pleasant and...

See Issoire guide

Auzon

at 12 km (direction south-south-east), in the Haute-Loire department

The cobbled streets of Auzon wind up the hill from the river,...

See Auzon guide

Montpeyroux

Most Beautiful Village at 17 km (direction north-west)

Montpeyroux is a small village now listed among the 'most beautiful in...

See Montpeyroux guide

Saint-Floret

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction west-north-west)

The tiny village of Saint-Floret with its ruined castle and frescoes is...

See Saint-Floret guide

Blesle

Most Beautiful Village at 22 km (direction south-west), in the Haute-Loire department

There are a remarkable number of sites of interest in the small...

See Blesle guide

Brioude

at 22 km (direction south-south-east), in the Haute-Loire department

Brioude is most visited for the Basilica Saint-Julien, the largest romanesque church...

See Brioude guide

Billom

at 25 km (direction south-south-east)

It is the half-timbered houses and medieval gateways that provide the charm...

See Billom guide

Saint-Saturnin

Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction north-west)

With ancient narrow streets, an imposing church and its position on the...

See Saint-Saturnin guide

Saint-Nectaire

at 27 km (direction west-north-west)

It is the impressive roman architecture of the Church of St-Nectaire-le-Haut that...

See Saint-Nectaire guide

Lavaudieu

Most Beautiful Village at 27 km (direction south-south-east), in the Haute-Loire department

Lavaoudieu is listed among the most beautiful villages in France, and has...

See Lavaudieu guide

Murol

Castle at 31 km (direction west-north-west)

The highlight of a visit to Murol is the Chateau de Murol...

See Murol guide

Olliergues

at 32 km (direction east-north-east)

Olliergues is a small village with an unspoiled historic centre in the...

See Olliergues guide

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Martin-Des-Plains

Markets in and near Saint-Martin-Des-Plains

• Issoire: market Saturday (8km)
• Brassac-les-Mines: market Sunday (9km)
• Sainte-Florine: market Sunday (10km)
• Vic-le-Comte: market Thursday (18km)
• Champeix: market Friday (18km)
• Champagnac-le-Vieux: market Friday (21km)
• Brioude: market Saturday (23km)
• Billom: market Monday (27km)
• Saint-Nectaire: market Sunday - seasonal market only (28km)
• Massiac: market Tuesday (28km)

More information about Saint-Martin-Des-Plains, Auvergne

Tourist attractions near Saint-Martin-Des-Plains, France

What to do at Saint-Martin-Des-Plains? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Martin-Des-Plains.

Grand sites of France

• Puy de Dome (42km)

Heritage sites

• Clermont-Ferrand église Notre-Dame-du-Port (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Usson (4km)
• Montpeyroux (17km)
• Blesle (22km)
• Saint-Saturnin (26km)
• Lavaudieu (27km)

National Monuments

• Villeneuve-Lembron Chateau (10km)
• Aulteribe Chateau (35km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Issoire (8km)
• Ambert (34km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Livradois-Forez (24km)
• Volcans d'Auvergne (41km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre Dame de Mailhat (Lamontgie) (5km)
• Eglise de Saint Austremoine d'Issoire (Issoire) (8km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre (Blesle) (22km)
• Basilique de Saint Julien (Brioude) (23km)
• Abbaye Saint-Andre (Lavaudieu) (25km)
• Eglise Notre Dame (Saint-Saturnin) (26km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Saint-Nectaire) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint Léger (Royat) (37km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Clermont-ferrand) (37km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Orcival) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Georges (Saint-Paulien) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du château d'Hauterive (8km)
• Jardins du château de la Batisse (29km)
• Jardins du château d'Opme (32km)
• Parc du château de Blanzat (42km)
• Jardins de Cordès (43km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Clermont-Ferrand (37km)
• Thiers (44km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Bois Noirs (25km)
• Signal du Luguet (31km)
• Lac Pavin (34km)
• Puy de Sancy (40km)
• Lac du Guery (41km)
• Col des Pradeaux (41km)
• Banne d'Ordanche (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Mozac (46km)
• Marsat (47km)
• Riom (48km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Massiac (28km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Martin-Des-Plains is in the southern-centre of France at 37 kilometres from Clermont-Ferrand, the department capital (general information: Saint-Martin-Des-Plains is 381 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Saint-Martin-Des-Plains from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 15 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bansat, Beaulieu, Esteil, Issoire, Lamontgie, Le Breuil-sur-Couze, Le Broc, Les Pradeaux, Nonette, Orsonnette, Parentignat, Saint-Jean-en-Val, Saint-Remy-de-Chargnat, Usson and Varennes-sur-Usson.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Martin-Des-Plains