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Ally

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Cantal

Ally - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Cantal
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The small commune of Cantal, Ally extends over 23 km² and is home to about 660 souls. Nestled in a natural environment of rare beauty, the municipality boasts the presence on its territory of the Château de la Vigne, a remarkably preserved 15th century building. Nature also plays a predominant role on the territory, thus offering a successful alliance between old stones loaded with history and luxuriant vegetation with striking beauty. It is the holiday resort par excellence where you will come to ressourcer and take your breath, away from the tumults of the city. Perched at 717 meters above sea level, the territory is cracked by various rivers, including the Auze and Sionne rivers and the Drignac stream.

Geographical information

MunicipalityAlly
Postcode15700
Latitude45.1737290 (N 45° 10’ 25”)
Longitude2.3172860 (E 2° 19’ 2”)
AltitudeFrom 471m to 810m
Surface area23.11 km²
Population610 inhabitants
Density26 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAurillac (46 km, 44 min)
Insee code15003
IntercommunalityCC du Pays de Salers
DepartmentCantal
TerritoriesAuvergne, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Escorailles1.3 km (3 min)
Chaussenac4.4 km (7 min)
Brageac5.3 km (9 min)
Barriac-les-Bosquets6.4 km (8 min)
Drugeac7.3 km (11 min)
Pleaux8.9 km (11 min)
Mauriac9.9 km (12 min)
Sainte-Eulalie11.7 km (16 min)
Le Vigean11.8 km (15 min)
Salins13.5 km (17 min)
Saint-Bonnet-de-Salers13.6 km (22 min)
Rilhac-Xaintrie13.7 km (17 min)
Saint-Martin-Cantalès14.9 km (24 min)
Saint-Martin-Valmeroux14.9 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

It is in a majestic setting that stands the castle of Vigne today operated in guest rooms. You will be able to sleep and stay in this building classified to the Historic Monuments. This castle was built in the 15th century by the Scorailles family on the site of an old vineyard. Flanked by two towers rising towards the sky, the building will shelter some famous names like the princess of Condé or Jean-Jacques Rousseau invited to stay there by its owner. Passed from hands to hands throughout history, the castle is today a pleasant and majestic place of stay held by the descendants of those who built it. A part of the medieval ensemble invites you to discover two unusual collections: 4,000 miniature cars and no less than 1,000 dolls. The miniature car show is held in the old circular walkway. A unique and exceptional collection not to be missed. Just like the collection of dolls of the world which is held in one of the rooms of the castle.

Another remarkable place, the Saint-Ferréol church is also classified to the Historic Monuments.

Ally is also the ideal place to go hiking through this rich and splendid nature that unfolds all around the village. Several circuits are at your disposal to cross the paths which will allow you a real return to nature where only the inhabitants of the woods will cross your path.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

Each year, Ally organizes its patronal festival. This is a great festive moment in prospect for the whole family. The bandas animate the days of their traditional songs while the floats float under the applause. A great fireworks is fired in the evening after all had fun at the fun fair installed for the occasion.

Photos

The village
The village
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The town hall
The town hall
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The school
The school
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The village
The village
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The church Saint-Ferreol
The church Saint-Ferreol
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The church Saint-Ferreol
The church Saint-Ferreol
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The village
The village
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The church Saint-Ferreol
The church Saint-Ferreol
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The interior of the church Saint-Ferreol
The interior of the church Saint-Ferreol
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The village
The village
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The interior of the church Saint-Ferreol
The interior of the church Saint-Ferreol
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Weather

Thursday 6 june
Min. 12°C - Max. 23°C
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Friday 7 june
Min. 14°C - Max. 22°C
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Saturday 8 june
Min. 16°C - Max. 25°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Wakeboarding with a water-skiing school
Sports sensations20 € Lanobre (33 km)
Horseback riding at the Col de la Modele
Nature and the great outdoors40 € to 75 € Albepierre-Bredons (42 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Village of Fontanges
Village visitEasy1:00Fontanges (16 km)
From Seyviolle to Tiolade
HikeIntermediate2:00Veyrières (19 km)
The banks
HikeEasy2:15Argentat-sur-Dordogne (31 km)
Heritage tour
HikeEasy40 minArgentat-sur-Dordogne (31 km)
Incursion into Carladès
Cycling itineraryIntermediate3:45Arpajon-sur-Cère (32 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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