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THE  iHi INDEPENDENT HOTEL DIRECTORY - 2012

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The Massif Central is the high upland area of central southern France. While it stretches into six of France's regions, the large part of the Massif Central lies in the regions of Auvergne and Limousin. Most of this part of France is relatively sparsely populated upland country, culminating with the volcanic peaks of the Monts d'Auvergne. However the northern parts of the Limousin and the Auvergne, in particular the department of the Allier,  include the pastoral upper areas of the Loire valley basin.

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Independent hotels in the Massif Central,
and other areas of the Auvergne and Limousin regions

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A  selective directory of nice quiet hotels.
The  iHi independent hotel guide for France lists only independent hotels offering a calm, friendly and relaxing environment to travellers,
   In Auvergne-Limousin, mostly comprising lightly populated upland areas, iHi has sought out a choice of small hotels located in villages and small towns or popular areas for rural tourism.
  • Limousin covers most of the western half of the map (either side of the E9),
  • Auvergne covers most of the eastern half (either side of the E11) 
  • Lozère, also included on this page, is at the bottom of the map on the E11 route.
For those looking for hotels in the main towns and cities of Auvergne and Limousin, we suggest going directly to a booking site with a large selection of hotels for these cities.
► Auvergne city hotels :Click for hotels in  Clermont Ferrand, in Vichy or in Limoges: large choice of all types of hotel.

► iHi welcomes suggestions from travellers and hotel owners.


Independent hotels in the Auvergne & Lozère
    Hotels in Auvergne and Lozère
  • Bourbon-L'Archambault (03 Allier) near E11
    Grand Hotel Montespan-Talleyrand ***  If this hotel were in Paris, it could charge three times the rates it does. Out-of-the-way Bourbon l'Archambault, historic fief of the house of Bourbon, is now a small sleepy country spa town, near Moulins. This genteel hotel (with pool) occupies a historic building, decorated with period furnishings. Spacious rooms, good restaurant.
  • Meaulne (03 Allier)  near A71 - E11
    Au Cœur de Meaulne 
    Attractive contemporary hotel in an old building in the heart of the quiet village of Meaulne, not far off the A71 motorway. Meaulne is just about at the geographic centre of France. Close to the old oak forest of Tronçais. Advance booking essential, as this hotel only has six rooms... and a great restaurnat.
  •  €   Chambon sur Lac (63 Puy de Dome)
    Hostellerie la Bonne Hotesse ** Located beside this beautiful lake in the mountains of Sancy, Auvergne, this family-run hotel has 7 comfortable clean rooms. Very helpful and welcoming staff. The restaurant serves traditional Auvergnat cuisine. Plenty of outdoor activities in the immediate vicinity.
  •  €  Massif Central, A75 - E11 motorway  (48 Lozère)
    Hotel le Rocher Blanc ** . La Garde, south of Saint Flour, just a kilometre from the A75 motorway, in a mountain environment, this logis on the borders of Auvergne and Lozère is great value. Good restaurant, heated pool, easy to find, peace and quiet.
  • Paulhaguet, (43 - Haute Loire) 
    Hôtel Domaine St. Roch    Salzuit, near Paulhaguet . Delightful boutique hotel in a recently renovated chateau on a hillside overlooking the valley. Just off the N 102 route through the Auvergne region. Spa. Listed with "relais du silence". Excellent reviews.
  •  €  La Chomette, N 102, (43 Haute Loire) 
     Hôtel la Crèche     Three star hotel in the village of La Chomette, beside the N 102 just south of Brioude in the direction of Le Puy. Restaurant and bar. Very good value.
  •  €  Moudeyres, SW of Le Puy (43 Haute Loire)
    Hotel la Randonnée ** . Great value and a friendly welcome at this hotel in the open spaces of the high plateaux of southern Haute Loire. The name means "the Hike", and not surprisingly it is a superb location for hikers. Restaurant serves local dishes using local produce.
The Massif Central covers the  following departments (listed west to east): Departments and main towns.
Limousin region:
87 Haute Vienne : Limoges
19 Corrèze : Brive
23 Creuse :  Guéret
Auvergne region
15 Cantal : Aurillac
03 Allier : Moulins, Montlucon
63 Puy de Dome : Clermont Ferrand
43 Haute Loire : Le Puy en Velay
Languedoc / Midi-Pyrenees region
48 Lozère  12 Aveyron
Independent hotels in  Limousin
  •  €  Saint Viance, near Brive (19 Corrèze)  Near A20
    Auberge sur Vezere    A lovely 10-room rural auberge with English-speaking proprietors. The rooms are small, but clean and comfortable, and the welcome is friendly. Quiet location only a few kilometres from the A20 / E9 and A89 motorways .
  • Argentat sur Dordogne  (19 Corrèze)
     €    The Hotel Fouillade ** is in a traditional old building  on a quiet square in the old centre of Argentat, a delightful small town on the upper Dordogne. A choice of comfortable rooms for different budgets, and a good family run restaurant with terrace serving many traditional dishes. Excellent value. 
  • Chamberet (19 Corrèze)
    Les Roulottes is an original concept in guest accommodation, a small ensemble of luxury gypsy caravans, with private bathroom and kitchenette, in an orchard environment in rural Corrèze. Covered heated pool, sauna, tearoom, childrens play area. Online booking
    • Click for more B&Bs near A 20 motorway


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