Salty source of the lion’s head
Saint-Floret
A few kilometres from the village of Saint-Floret, the salt spring of the Tête de Lion is dominated by an impressive limestone concretion with a feline profile.
The “Lion’s Head” is made up of a rock called travertine resulting from the continuous deposit of limestone carried by the water. The latter, which comes from infiltrations that descend into the basement and which, in contact with recent volcanic chambers, have warmed up and become charged with carbon dioxide.
The access path borders the nearby Couze Pavin.
The “Lion’s Head” is made up of a rock called travertine resulting from the continuous deposit of limestone carried by the water. The latter, which comes from infiltrations that descend into the basement and which, in contact with recent volcanic chambers, have warmed up and become charged with carbon dioxide.
The access path borders the nearby Couze Pavin.
Spoken languages
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Prices and payment methods
- Free access.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Parking nearby
- Picnic area
Location
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Photos: Gwenaelle Douard, Gwenaelle Douard
Updated on 25 February 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire