Discover Miremont

Miremont offers several distinct reasons to stay: the Romanesque Église Saint-Bonnet on a rocky ridge in a bend of the Sioulet, a museum showcasing life in the Combrailles, and activities at Lac des Fades. There is also the Le Sioulet circular walking trail and the “Autour du Lac des Fades” discovery route. If you are looking for a hotel in Miremont, you can weigh up the themes of your stay: architectural and local history, a walk along the Sioulet, or activities on the lake.

Church and Local History

The Église Saint-Bonnet is a Romanesque church dating from the first half of the 12th century. It was listed as a historic monument by decree on 3 December 1962. Its setting also shapes the visit: the church stands on a rocky ridge in a bend of the Sioulet. This brings a clearly identifiable period of construction together with a striking landscape feature in one place.

The Musée Retour sur le Passé offers a different perspective on the past. It recreates life in the Combrailles at the beginning of the 20th century and is housed in a traditional building restored for this purpose. On display are several typical scenes featuring traditional clothing, tools, a school and former occupations. The exhibits range from clothing and work equipment to school and working life, thereby drawing attention to different aspects of life in the region at that time.

Walking Trail and River Landscape

The Le Sioulet walking trail starts in the car park behind Miremont town hall. The loop is ten kilometres long, and the stated duration is three hours. This gives you both a specific distance and a time frame to factor into your day’s plans. These details refer to the circular walking trail itself.

The Sioulet is a tributary of the Sioule. Its wild, unspoilt character is especially appealing to trout anglers. Together with the walking trail, this makes the landscape an attraction both for a walk and for the river’s particular appeal to anglers. The Église Saint-Bonnet also stands in a bend of the Sioulet, so the river and local history both play a part in Miremont.

Activities at Lac des Fades

The Auvergne Loisirs Confolant leisure centre in Confolant (Miremont) rents out stand-up paddleboards, pedal boats, and canoes and kayaks. It also offers pedal go-karting and mini golf for children. The activities listed range from water sports to things to do on land. Confolant beach has children’s play equipment and a picnic area, as well as both shady and sunny spots.

The circular route around the lake also takes you to various viewpoints and places along the shore. Pont-du-Bouchet is one stop on the route, with a viewpoint and access to a beach and its facilities. The Belvédère de Roche Grande lies between Pont-du-Bouchet and Miremont and offers a view of Lac des Fades-Besserve. The “Autour du Lac des Fades” discovery route is a 54-kilometre loop through the valleys of the Sioule and Sioulet. The 10 kilometres of the Le Sioulet walking trail and the 54 kilometres of the discovery route represent different distances; a duration of three hours is also given for the walking trail.

The “Autour du Lac des Fades” discovery route includes figures in the streets of Miremont. They can be visited from 1 May to 30 September. If you would like to include these figures in your plans, take the stated seasonal period into account when choosing your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Égliseneuve-près-Billom, Châteaugay, Volvic, Mirefleurs, Neuf-Église, Mazaye, Vertaizon, Saint-Genès-Du-Retz.

For the broader travel overview: Puy-De-Dôme.