Access

Situated in the south of the Massif Central, between the Lozère, the Cantal and the Aveyron, the Brunel *** hotel is 1 hour away from Clermont-Ferrand, 2h from de Montpellier, 2h30 from de Saint-Etienne and et 3h from de Lyon. It is only five minutes from the A75 motorway, which links the Massif Central with the Mediterranean. (Exit 32, Aire de la Lozère).

Perched at an altitude of 1000m, the Brunel hotel is situated in the heart of a vast natural park.  Within the Aubrac, with its high, wild plateaux and volcanic landscape of rocks, water and forests, this is ideal territory for those who love the outdoors in all its glory.  Not only can you explore the area on foot, on a bike or on horseback, you can also view the landscape from less conventional angles – rockclimbing, kite surfing and paragliding can all be experienced here.  As for watersports, we have all the rivers, lakes, gorges, waterfalls and rapids that you could wish for !

Practical information

Nearby, the traditions and heritage of the Gévaudan await you :
The village of La Garde, with its feudal castle and its museum which bears proudly its title as France’s smallest museum in the Guinness Book of Records ; the medieval settlement of Le Malzieu, nestling in its valley.   This ancient fortified village is one of the most beautiful in the area, and was made famous by the legend of the Beast of Gévaudan.

Less than half an hour away :
- The Garabit viaduc was built in 1884 by Custave Eiffel’s company, and is constructed entirely of metal.  Stretching 564.85m in length, it soars to 95m above the river Truyère.
- The Museum of the Beast og Gévaudan at Sauges provides the perfect introduction to the most famous of all local legends.  The legend of the Beast grew up in the 18th Century, and continues to fascinate and horrify to this day.
- The Margeride Ecomuseum, explains the way of life on the Margeride.

An afternoon's outing :
- Discover the European Bison nature reserve and the park at Sainte-Eulalie, where you can take a horse and cart ride and view the prehistoric animals.
- The wolf sanctuary at Sainte-Lucie, is home to France’s largest collection of wolves.  These fascinating and beautiful animals are slowly being reintroduced into France, and the Lozère is leading the way for their rehabilitation.
- The charming market town of Laguiole in the Aveyron is home to the famous Laguiole knives, and also the location of the world-renowned restaurant owned by French chef Michel Bras.

Take a day trip :

- In the heart of the volcanoes of the Auvergne, you will find the European Centre of Volcanism, Vulcania. Discover the fascinating history of the earth and the science and stories behind the immense power of volcanoes.
- Further south on the A75 is the world famous Millau Viaduc. Visit its information centre and viewing platform to learn more about the spectacular and beautiful construction.