Royat, La Maison du Paradis, 4, 5 Pers, Entre Ville et Campagne

Rentals for spa stays outside the period from July 14 to August 26—special rate for a 3-week spa stay. <br>Nestled between the city and the countryside, this charming, 4-star-rated furnished home is located in the residential Paradis neighborhood above the Royat spa town, offering panoramic views of Clermont-Ferrand and just an 8-minute walk from downtown. The house features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a living room opening onto two beautiful terraces with views. It is located in the quiet, residential Paradis neighborhood overlooking Clermont-Ferrand, in the heart of the spa town of Royat. This 110-square-meter, two-story home features a 35-square-meter living room-kitchen on the first floor that opens onto two beautiful terraces, one of which offers a panoramic view. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction stove, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. A wide variety of kitchen utensils are provided. The kitchen opens onto a living room furnished with a sofa, two armchairs, and a sideboard, as well as a TV, DVD player, and a mini stereo system. This room provides access to the two beautiful terraces, where you can enjoy meals. A half-bath is located on the first floor. On the second floor, there are three bedrooms: two with a 140-cm double bed, a wardrobe, two nightstands, chairs, and armchairs; and one bedroom with a single bed. The bathroom is equipped with a walk-in shower, sink, storage cabinet, and toilet. On the first floor, there is a washing machine in the laundry room, with additional storage space available. A wonderful blend of city and countryside: The house is located 300 meters from shops, the Royat-Chamalières spa, and the Royatonic thermal recreation center. It is 200 meters from the “Chemin des Crêtes,” a network of marked hiking trails winding through the old chestnut groves and pine forests overlooking Royat and Chamalières. <br>In Royat, spa treatments and wellness retreats are available, as well as the Royatonic thermal leisure center, just 5 minutes from the house. Clermont-Ferrand is a 15-minute bus ride away to Place de Jaude. At the gateway to the Auvergne Volcanoes Natural Park, 10 minutes from the shuttle to the summit of Puy de Dôme, and 20 minutes from the large Lake Aydat, which offers water sports, swimming, and a supervised beach. 15 minutes from Vulcania.<br>Royat is at the heart of Auvergne’s most beautiful hiking trails, on the border between the lovely Limagne Plain, the Chaîne des Puys, and the Sancy Massif. Whether for full or half-day excursions, the possibilities for exploration are endless.<br>Since July 2, 2018, “the Chaîne des Puys and Limagne Fault” has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The house is located 200 meters from the Chemin des Crêtes, a marked hiking trail, and 3 km from downtown Clermont.<br> To the east lie the Limagne Plain and the Monts du Forez: explore the town of Thiers, famous for its cutlery. Lezoux is home to the Departmental Ceramics Museum. The Château de Ravel (filming location for *Les Choristes*) and, further north, the magnificent Château de Randan are worth exploring, not to mention Vichy and its parks. Volvic: the Chalet des Eaux and the Maison de la Pierre; the town of Riom and its mansions. Further west, the Chaîne des Puys and its many hiking and mountain biking trails. Just 15 minutes from the house, hike to the summit of the Puy de Dôme via the Chemin des Muletiers or the Puy de Pariou trail—one of the most beautiful volcanoes, featuring a perfectly formed crater. these two hikes, very close to the Maison, will leave you with wonderful memories of a perfect vacation.<br>The Sancy Massif, lakes, and Romanesque churches: Further south, the road leads to the foot of the Sancy, above the Mont Dore resort. Along the way, you’ll pass Lake Servière—the most untamed—and the panoramic Lake Guéry. <br>Be sure to stop in the small village of Orcival to explore one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches; along with St. Nectaire, St. Saturnin, and Notre-Dame du Port in Clermont-Ferrand, and St. Austrémoine in Issoire, among the five major Romanesque churches of Auvergne—must-see destinations for heritage enthusiasts. <