The village of Vieille-Brioude

Perched on its rocky spur, Vieille-Brioude proudly overlooks the Allier valley, at the confluence with the Ceroux stream. The town stretches along a major axis towards Brioude, nestled in a natural landscape marked by steep hills and verdant valleys.

To the east, the Allier river separates the commune from the foothills of the Livradois, while the Ceroux traces the southern boundary of the Limagne Brivadoise, before giving way to the wooded slopes of the Margeride.

Inhabited for over a thousand years, Vieille-Brioude developed on the site of a now-vanished castle, whose motte once stood at the heart of the village. Its famous bridge, reinforced in the 19th century, long served as a strategic crossing over the Allier River. The site even hosted King Lothair and his son, the future Louis V, for a royal wedding.

The fifteen surrounding villages and hamlets, all located within a protected area, offer a more rural atmosphere and a preserved green setting, ideal for the flourishing of abundant wildlife, particularly birds. Magnificent bucolic walks or bike rides await you along the waterways and through the wooded areas.

With its 1,206 inhabitants, Vieille-Brioude combines authenticity and dynamism. A historic wine-growing region, it now boasts a vibrant agricultural sector, a solid industrial and artisanal base, and a rich community life. Thanks to its efficient transport links, the town is connected to Clermont-Ferrand in the south of France and to Portiragnes, its twin city.
Very beautiful bucolic hikes, are to be done on foot or by bike, along the rivers in the wooded areas.

Individual visit services

• Unguided individual tours permanently
• Guided individual tours on request

Group visits services

• Unguided group tours permanently
• Guided group tours on request

Equipment

• Playground
• Shaded Picnic area.
• Bar
• Motorhome parking area
• Motorhome service terminal
• Parking
• Free parking

Services

• Motorhomes allowed
• Tourist information
• Catering