MONTON VIRGIN
Read moreWe see it from the motorway, and if you take the time to climb up to it, you will enjoy a magnificent point of view, according to some of the most beautiful of the department. The Virgin, erected in 1869 by Aristide Belloc in stone of Beaucaire, from the top of its 21 m, symbolically offers the entire earth to the child Jesus and crushing the serpent, symbol of evil. From the top of its butte, it dominates the entire department of Puy de Dome and beyond: The Monts Mountains, the Sancy or the dome of Dome, the great advantage of this lookout is to offer a view to 360 degrees. On the site, an orientation table allows to locate as well as a Colchester, point of information for curious tourists. Note that for the most courageous, a path allows you to climb from the village of Monton to the butte, where the Virgin stands.
FROMAGERIE DE SAINT-FLOUR
Read moreFromagerie de Saint-Flour is part of Fromageries Occitanes, which operates in the Massif Central and the Pyrenees. One of the town's biggest employers, the Saint-Flour plant produces only blue-veined cheeses, i.e., blue cheeses such as the AOP fourme d'Ambert or its house specialty, the creamy bleu de Saint-Flour. All these products, as well as the company's full range of cheeses, can be found on site in the factory store.
GENTLEMAN BARBIER
Read moreSince 1990, Gentleman Barbier has been perpetuating the tradition of artisanal shaving in Thiers, the cutlery capital of France. The workshop offers exceptional shaving brushes and razors, made from noble materials such as horn and precious wood. Gentleman Barbier guarantees a precise, comfortable shave, for soft, perfectly smooth skin. More than just a brand, it's a unique expertise and a passion for the art of traditional shaving. It's an address not to be missed by men who love to take care of themselves and collectors of exceptional objects.