{"id":2167,"date":"2026-01-02T14:34:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/lieux\/saint-nectaire\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:28:53","slug":"saint-nectaire","status":"publish","type":"lieux","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/en\/lieux\/saint-nectaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint-Nectaire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hrz-hero-5 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-980f837c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full hrz-tampon-haut\"><img alt=\"Auvergne Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes circular stamp logo\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tampon-beige.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220\" 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height=\"1828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire01-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire01-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire01-300x214.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire01-1024x731.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire01-768x548.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hrz-hero-5-content has-dark-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-911427bc wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img alt=\"Bois de Gravi\u00e8re circular mountain landscape logo\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/logo-bois-de-graviere.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-top-title has-real-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-primary-font-family wp-elements-9e2747abdfa6bae09cc5efb541c5468e is-style-top-title--1\">Breathe in the Auvergne<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);\" class=\"alignfull wp-elements-5cd3591c1ade14a972751d58f754b855 wp-block-wpseopress-breadcrumbs has-text-color has-primary-color\"><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Camping \u00e0 Super-Besse<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4dd668d14d17cc517465b24dfb24a239\"><br\/><strong>Campsite near<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-tertiary-font-family has-xxxxxl-font-size wp-elements-94e6dcde7415b91ee5a00677c6892caf\"><strong>Saint-Nectaire<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center hrz-responsive-col hrz-reponsive-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3f562962 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-image-svg-forme-2\"><img alt=\"Hilltop stone village with church and tower\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire03-1024x432.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire03-1024x432.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire03-300x126.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire03-768x324.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxl)\">If you&#8217;re spending your vacation at <strong>Camping Bois de Gravi\u00e8re<\/strong>, a trip to <strong>Saint-Nectaire<\/strong> is an excellent idea for a day out (or more) in the <strong>Puy de D\u00f4me<\/strong>. This emblematic village in the <strong>Massif du Sancy<\/strong> combines nature, Romanesque heritage, gastronomic tradition and spa history in a truly delightful setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left is-style-top-title has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-secondary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-80488378b1fcee9cce11535607c3a0b7 is-style-top-title--2\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">A village steeped in history<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-tertiary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-2d6a8845a6691a8277a19cefa5c87740\" style=\"line-height:1\">Water and flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br\/><strong>Saint-Nectaire<\/strong> is first and foremost known as the birthplace of the famous <strong>Saint-Nectaire cheese<\/strong>, a PDO with a delicate taste and melt-in-the-mouth texture, a symbol of the Auvergne region. It&#8217;s one of the region&#8217;s flagship products, appreciated by cheese lovers the world over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Saint-Nectaire isn&#8217;t just about gastronomy: from the moment you enter the village, you&#8217;ll find a peaceful atmosphere typical of the green, rolling Auvergne. The site is set in the <strong>Couze Chambon valley<\/strong>, a gentle natural setting that attracts visitors as much for its scenery as for its heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the must-see sights in Saint-Nectaire is <strong>the Romanesque church of Notre-Dame<\/strong>, perched on <strong>Mont Cornadore<\/strong>. Dating from the XII\u1d49 century, this religious edifice is considered a jewel of Romanesque architecture in Auvergne, with its sculptures and harmonious volumes telling centuries of history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A stone&#8217;s throw away, the village is also marked by its spa past: <strong>Saint-Nectaire-le-Bas<\/strong> was a major water resort in the XIX\u1d49 century, exploiting some forty springs, some of which are still appreciated for their virtues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxl)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hrz-galerie-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull hrz-galerie-1-cover\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxxl);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxxl);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxxl);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxxl)\"><img alt=\"Hillside village with stone church and green forest\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-629 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-scaled.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-1440x1080.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-720x540.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-320x240.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.camping-besse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/saint-nectaire02-160x120.webp 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-real-black-background-color has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-143ab919 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-top-title has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-secondary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-d00f21a66609580894f731b211d17049 is-style-top-title--3\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><br\/><br\/>Things to see and do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-link-color has-tertiary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-0e0626b43c2916b9812a5c98405c6fe9\" style=\"line-height:1\">On site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-real-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c06efd5fc84f300a3aacf5b8ff008d20\">Saint-Nectaire is packed with activities and interesting places to discover, whether you&#8217;re looking for a cultural stroll, a hike or a family outing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Les Grottes du Cornadore<\/strong>: these natural and historic caves are open to visitors and offer unique mineral formations and ancient troglodytic thermal baths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Les Myst\u00e8res de Farges<\/strong>: an original attraction that takes you through medieval caves and a cheese-ageing cellar, with a fun tour full of anecdotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Petrifying fountains and historical trails<\/strong>: near the village, several natural sites and geological curiosities tell the story of this ancient land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Nature and hiking trails<\/strong>: around the village, a number of signposted footpaths enable you to enjoy nature walks and bike rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">And if you fancy a more &#8220;active&#8221; break, <strong>Saint-Nectaire Aventures<\/strong> offers accrobranche courses and outdoor activities for young and old in a beautiful forest environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hrz-galerie-3 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a700ee33 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-41c22256 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-top-title has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-secondary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-218e6feedfd9f17e9d821c8662f9830f is-style-top-title--4\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><br\/>Local produce and gastronomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-tertiary-font-family has-xxxxl-font-size wp-elements-0d58cfd82c22af82364f0b1e040f2848\" style=\"line-height:1\">In all directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-lab-p--base has-text-alt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5894ab3be98493d4b766f1a1991c531\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--m)\">It&#8217;s impossible to talk about Saint-Nectaire without mentioning its <strong>gastronomy!<\/strong> The village and surrounding area are the perfect place to discover the flavours of the Puy-de-D\u00f4me. Of course, Saint-Nectaire cheese is king: you can visit local farms to understand how it&#8217;s made, how it matures and, of course, taste a few pieces! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In Saint-Nectaire, you&#8217;ll also find restaurants and farm inns that feature local products such as aligot, truffade and other Auvergne cheeses. Staying nearby at the campsite gives you an excellent base for a gastronomic day out, before returning to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Bois de Gravi\u00e8re site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>In a nutshell:<\/strong> Saint-Nectaire is a charming tourist destination full of character to discover from your stay at <strong>Camping Bois de Gravi\u00e8re<\/strong>. With its Roman heritage, nature activities, tastings of local produce and open-air walks, this village in the <strong>Puy-de-D\u00f4me<\/strong> region offers a wide variety of experiences for the whole family or just a few friends. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxxxl)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breathe in the Auvergne Campsite near Saint-Nectaire If you&#8217;re spending your vacation at Camping Bois de Gravi\u00e8re, a trip to Saint-Nectaire is an excellent idea for a day out (or more) in the Puy de D\u00f4me. 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