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Welcome to "Les Petites Collines" |
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Bed & Breakfast In Auvergne  Where are the Parisians in summer? They flock to their country cottages situated in the Livradois Natural Forest Park, Auvergne, one of the most beautiful regions in the heart of France. A land of forests, lakes, castles and museums. It is a paradise for walking, hiking, donkey trekking, mountain biking, archery, horse and pony riding, water sports and skiing.
Set in its own peaceful, rural grounds, our house, dating from 1931, is built into the rocky hillside. It is an ancient Celtic site which stands above the Dore Valley. To the east, south and west, there are magnificent views of the Livradois Forez, the rolling countryside, the Col du Béal and the summit of Saint-Pierre-sur-Haute (1634 metres). From the garden you can look down on the red roofs of medieval Olliergues and its ancient bridge straddling the River Dore.
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Auvergne is the heart of France that has been shaped by millions of years of volcanic activity. Auvergne boasts awe-inspiring landscapes of fertile, lush peaks and valleys dotted with pretty towns and villages. The region remains relatively rural and the pace of life relects this. Auvergne is a land of the great outdoors; ideal for anyone who enjoys hiking, biking and water sports in the numerous lakes and rivers. Its population density is one of the lowest in France. It is the kitchen of France and much of the cuisine found in Paris has its roots here! Skiing - Alpine skiing is at Chalmazel – about 1 hour from "Les Petites Collines". The resort has ten pistes and excellent facilities. There are six other downhill stations in the Auvergne. There is also Nordic skiing at Camelot – 30 minutes away.
Cycling - ideal for mountain biking on or off the trails and tracks. Specialised cycling routes go through the Livradois Park.
Hang-gliding, hot-air ballooning and para-gliding are all available in the area. There is a variety of activities for children including swimming, wave pools, adventure trails, karting, quad biking, pony trekking, donkey trekking, horse riding, canoing, and ice-skating.
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Jeremy and Avril have both travelled widely in the Far East, Europe and Canada. Jeremy is an Art teacher and a practising artist, exhibiting yearly in local exhibitions. Avril has been a teacher in a technical college and also has 11 years experience working in broadcasting. We are also both qualified to teach English as a foreign language (TEFL). We opened the bed and breakfast at "Les Petites Collines" in 2004. Quiet and comfort are our watchwords and our many visitors always comment on the hours of peaceful slumber afforded.
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