Cantal places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Cantal department of Auvergne. See also our Cantal travel guide
Aurillac
Close to the scenic Route des Cretes', Aurillac lacks major monuments but is a very pleasant town to explore See Aurillac guide
Cassaniouze
Cassaniouze is a small town in Cantal with several small attractions See Cassaniouze guide
Chateau de Laroque
Chateau de Laroque is a 13th century fortified castle on a hill above the village of Laroquebrou in the Auvergne See Chateau de Laroque guide
Chateau de Val
The Chateau de Val is an impressive medieval castle on the edge of a lake in Cantal See Chateau de Val guide
Fontanges
Fontanges is a small village in the Monts du Cantal region at the foot of the largest volcano in Europe See Fontanges guide
Junhac
Junhac is a pretty village of Cantal, with an attractive church See Junhac guide Advertisement
Laroquebrou
In Laroquebrou you can see the Cere river below the village and a ruined castle above... See Laroquebrou guide
Marcoles
The fortified village of Marcoles dates from the 10th century and is one of our favourite Cantal villages See Marcoles guide
Mauriac
The religious monuments such as the basilica and the monastery are the highlights in the small town of Mauriac See Mauriac guide
Maurs
In Maurs you can see the Abbey Church of Saint-Cesaire and half-timbered houses in the medieval town centre See Maurs guide
Montsalvy
Montsalvy is an 11th century town with an interesting historic centre See Montsalvy guide
Mourjou
Mourjou is historically a very important chestnut producing region in France, and it is still this and the surrounding chestnut forests that are of interest to visitors See Mourjou guide
Riom-es-Montagnes
After exploring the town and church in Riom-es-Montagnes be sure to follow one or two of the trails into the Natural Regional Park of the Vocanoes See Riom-es-Montagnes guide
Saint-Chamant
Saint-Chamant is a small Auvergne village with a castle in the Monts du Cantal region See Saint-Chamant guide
Saint-Flour
Although built in rather sombre granite, we found lots of interesting sights in the quiet town of Saint-Flour See Saint-Flour guide Advertisement
Salers
Salers, listed as a 'most beautiful village in France' is very lovely - and also very popular (crowded!) with visitors See Salers guide
Sénezergues
Sénezergues is a tiny village with lovely views and an imposing castle See Sénezergues guide
Tournemire
The very picturesque village of Tournemire is overlooked by the Chateau de Anjony See Tournemire guide
Vieillevie
On the banks of the Lot river the small village of Vieillevie is very pretty and also in a very attractive region of France See Vieillevie guideFor more information see the Cantal guide
Market towns & days in Cantal
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Aurillac: Wednesday & Saturday
Chaudes-Aigues: Thursday & Monday
Laroquebrou: Friday (high season only)
Marcenat: Friday (high season only)
Massiac: Tuesday
Mauriac: Tuesday & Saturday & Friday
Maurs: Thursday
Valuejols: Tuesday
Tourist attractions to visit in Cantal
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Ville d'etape
Massiac
Towns of Art and History
Salins
Sites of Natural Beauty
Plomb du Cantal
Puy Griou
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Verger de Déduit
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Riom-es-Montagnes: See tourist guide
Saint-Flour: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Salers: See tourist guide
Tournemire: See tourist guide
Grand Sites of France
Puy Mary
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