The Village of Saurier

Saurier

The village of Saurier, along the Couze Pavin, developed in a small basin at Courgoul gorges’exit, where the Couze of Valbeleix and the Couze Pavin flowwing together. It is dominated by the impressive mass of the rock of Brionnet, at which summit you discover a gripping panorama on all the surroundings massifs. owing to numerous faults in the gneissic platforme, many mineral springs, known as salt and heavy with iron, gush around Saurier, particularly along the Couze pavin.

Saurier is distinguished by the presence of a medieval house whose function has been identified by the symbols of wolfcraft engraved on the tympanum of the front door: wolf, hare, fleur de lys, horse. It was undoubtedly the residence of a lieutenant wolfsmith, charged by the king with controlling wildlife,(…)

Spoken languages

Opening hours

All year round daily.

Prices and payment methods

  • Free access.

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Parking nearby

Location

Environnements

In the country, Riverside, Waterside, Overview on river, Marked hiking trails less than 500 m away

Updated on 20 March 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire