Situation and getting there
A car is essential to experience the Auvergne and see what there is to offer. There are car rental companies at all the large airports. To avoid disappointment it is necessary to reserve a vehicle before your departure.
AIRPORTS
Clermont-Ferrand - Aulnat
Saint-Etienne (click for directions)
Le Puy-en-Velay - Loudes
Lyon - Saint-Exupéry (click for directions)
TRAIN STATIONS
Clermont-Ferrand
Issoire
Saint-Etienne (TGV)
Le Puy-en-Velay
BY CAR
from:
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PARIS |
LYON |
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A71 to Clermont-Ferrand; A72 to Saint-Etienne - sortie #2 Thiers ouest; D906 direction Le Puy-en-Velay |
A47 to St Etienne; N88 to Le Puy-en-Velay; D12 & D43 to Bas-en-Basset et Retournac; D9 to Craponne-sur-Arzon D9 & D906 to Arlanc |
from:
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MONTPELLIER |
MARSEILLE |
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A75 to Clermont-Ferrand - sortie #13 Issoire; direction St Germain L'Herm, D999 to Arlanc
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A7 to Lyon; A47 to St Etienne; N88 to Le Puy-en-Velay; D12 & D43 to Bas-en-Basset et Retournac; D9 to Craponne-sur-Arzon D9 & D906 to Arlanc |
These are the more direct routes or include as many freeways as possible. Of course more scenic routes can be taken and may take a little longer, and why hurry when you are on holiday?
Following is a schematic drawing of average distances and duration from various European cities to Arlanc.
Detail of Arlanc and how to find Ma Cachette (red circle)
For detailed routes and maps to get to us click the following links:
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Other useful maps of the area:
Michelin 73 & 76
Michelin 239
