A weekend in Aurillac is an opportunity to explore the city on foot, sit at a café terrace and enjoy the city's warm atmosphere. In the main square, enjoy the park, its pond and swans as well as the statue of Arsène Vermenouze, a illustrious poet. Visit the former hospice with its of arcades, columns, exceptional sculptures and gazebos. Lovers of local produce will enjoy the cheese market. And continue exploring by indulging in local gastronomy at the Campanile Restaurant.
There’s no shortage of monuments in Aurillac: the Eglise Saint-Géraud is an former abbey. Its imposing nave houses beautiful organs, a statue from the 18th century and a marble booth. Notre-Dame-des-Neiges and its Black Virgin, dating back to the 17th century, are also essential. In summer, cultural events can enhance your vacation week in Aurillac. A one-week stay in winder can be an opportunity to practice nearby winter sports, so book a room in a Campanile hotel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
In Aurillac, there’s no shortage of family activities: the Art and Archaeology Museum and the Dinanderie d'Auvergne are very entertaining. On the outskirts of the city, the "La Bride Champêtre" horse farm is especially suitable for children. A ride in a horse-drawn carriage to the tower of the Chateau Saint-Étienne will make for a delightful venture. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the Pays d’Aurillac yacht club, where you can rent a catamaran, a windsurf board or paddle boat for memorable laughs. Don’t miss out on a visit to the Haras d'Aurillac. The artistic horse shows will charm you.