Discover Saint-Germain-Du-Teil

Saint-Germain-Du-Teil offers several ways to plan your trip: historic buildings and village history, an insight into Laguiole production, and trails through varied landscapes. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these themes can help you decide how to spend your time here.

Historic buildings and village history

The church of Saint-Germain-Du-Teil is a neo-Gothic building dating from 1880. Its bell gable has four arches, which hold four bells. The Croix de Rouby is also part of the village’s history: the granite cross was erected as a mission cross between 1885 and 1888.

The fountains differ in their construction and former uses. The Fontaine du Poujaux is a vaulted spring carved into limestone. The Fontaine de la Place de l'Ayral has four spouts; its water was once used by animals and residents. The fountain was also a meeting place where villagers exchanged news.

At the entrance to the village, the Allée des Tilleuls opens onto the former boys’ school. The village bread oven also reflects a local tradition: it was rebuilt so that the traditional bread-making method could be passed on to younger generations at village celebrations.

Farm visits and activities

La Ferme du Teil offers visits where you can learn about the farm, its cows, and the production of Laguiole AOP fermier. During the visit, you can taste the farm’s own Laguiole cheese. Contact the farm before your visit.

Another activity is geocaching, or a treasure hunt; find out about local arrangements before your trip. It involves hidden treasures, signposted boards, and clues. This offers a different focus from historic buildings and village history, and appeals to travelers interested in a search involving puzzles and clues.

Trails and landscapes

The Le petit patrimoine trail leads from Saint-Germain-Du-Teil to a viewpoint. From there, you can see the south of the Margeride and the Grands Causses, with the Cévennes visible in the background. The Chemin de Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert leads to the entrance to the village, from where you can reach the church via the road. The unmarked Sentier de Poujaux is 1.5 kilometers long and takes about 45 minutes. Check current trail conditions before setting out on a hike.

The descriptions of the two mountain biking circuits differ mainly in the landscapes they pass through. Autour des trois croix – VTT No. 16 runs along the foothills of the Aubrac on small roads and forest tracks. The circuit passes hamlets such as Tioulet, La Cazette, Le Ferréol, Montagut, Montagudet, Le Pouget, and Mascoussel, and offers views of the Lot Valley. Les contreforts de l'Aubrac – VTT No. 15, by contrast, runs between small streams and forests and offers viewpoints.

The Tombes Juives trail passes through hamlets and offers changing viewpoints. The Route des Lacs en Aubrac leads to landscapes and natural attractions such as glacial lakes and waterfalls. The views described range from vistas over the Lot Valley to glacial lakes and waterfalls.

Getting here and finding accommodation

The nearest train station to Saint-Germain-Du-Teil is in Banassac. Check current connections before you travel.

Discover more destinations: Mas-D'orcières, La Panouse, Banassac, Cheylard-l'Évêque, Pierrefiche, Albaret-Sainte-Marie, Fournels, Le Massegros.

For the regional travel overview: Lozère.