Gîte le Pigeonnier des Lilas in the Allier Gorges

A 19th-century farmhouse, a detached home offering breathtaking views of the Allier Gorges, located right next to the 12th-century abbey and cloister. Rated 3 ears by Gîtes de France and a 3-star tourist residence.
The cottage is located in a place called “La Vialle,” a rocky promontory overlooking two rivers: the Allier on one side and the Desges on the other. It is a cul-de-sac, so there is very little car traffic aside from that of the few residents. La Vialle was built on an ancient volcanic flow; in fact, it’s easy to spot the basaltic flows—also known as “orgues”—along the narrow streets that run beneath the Abbey. The many narrow streets and hiking trails directly accessible from the holiday rental will delight walking enthusiasts, the Allier River, the Desges River, and the two ponds—all within a 10-minute walk—will satisfy anglers, and during the warmer months, the Gravière beach (unsupervised but less than a 10-minute walk away) offers a chance to swim in the rushing waters of the Allier.
ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE: includes heating, end-of-stay cleaning, and linens (sheets, towels, tea towels)
Ground floor: kitchen, living room, bathroom.
Upstairs: 4 bedrooms, one with a private shower room (3 140 beds, 2 90 beds, one extra mattress, baby bed available upon request), bathroom, toilet
Outdoors: courtyard, terrace, 1,200 m² property with a swing, slide, lounge chairs, and a view of the Allier Gorges.
This part of the Haute-Loire is full of treasures waiting to be discovered: the Allier Gorges, Lavoute-Chilhac, Lavaudieu, the Notre Dame des Chazes Chapel, Prades, the Estour Chapel, and the Seuges Gorges, Saugues, and the Margeride region—and, of course, the magnificent town of Le Puy-en-Velay (a 40-minute drive), Blesle (listed among the most beautiful villages in France)