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La Bourboule
La Bourboule seen from Puy Gros
Information
Country	France
Regions	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes ​Puy de Dome
Watercourse	Dordogne
Area	12,74 km²
Population	1 891 hab. (2012)
Density	148,43 inhab./km²
Postal code	63150
Location
45 ° 35 ′ 19 ″ N 2 ° 44 ′ 24 ″ E
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La Bourboule is a village located in the department of Puy de Dome, in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Understand

La Bourboule is a mid-mountain town located on the Dordogne, in a glacial valley.

It has been autonomous since 1875 after the split of Murat-le-Quaire in two parts, which was at the origin of the development of its spa and casino activity. Known above all as a spa, its activity is however threatened.

The town is labeled: "spa", "green station", "snow village", "Family Plus". It is also a member of the European Association of Historic Spa Towns.

To go

By car

• Since Paris : highway A71 then A89, exit 25
• Since Lyon : A89, then A711 and A75, exit 2 then the departmental roads 2089, 922 and 996
• Since Montpellier : A75, then exit 14, then RD 996
• Since Bordeaux : A89, exit 25 then the departmental roads 82, 98, 922 and 996
• Since Clermont-Ferrand : follow the direction of Bordeaux then the departmental roads 2089, 922 and 996

From Saint-Sauves, entry via the RD 996 is one-way: to enter the village, take the RD 129 and RD 129^TO.

By train

• 45.5905752.7460871 La Bourboule station  – La Bourboule SNCF station is served exclusively by TER Auvergne coaches connecting Clermont-Ferrand to Mont-Dore. (last update Feb. 2018)

By bus

Departmental transport does not ensure relations with the prefecture Clermont-Ferrand. On the other hand, TER coaches complete the rail service; they are direct or require correspondence at Laqueuille.

Circulate

To see

• 45.58842.73881 Grands Thermes de la Bourboule  – A symbol of prosperity. Municipal thermal baths. (last update Feb. 2016)
• 45.587972.735752 Choussy thermal baths  – 1821, revised in 1964 on an idea of ​​Le Corbusier. (last update Feb. 2016)
• 45.588782.741613 Church of St. Joseph  (last update Feb. 2016)
• 45.587312.73684 Chardon Casino Quai du Maréchal Fayolle (last update Feb. 2016)
• 45.587562.738675 Casino des Thermes Town Hall Quay – Former casino, now occupied by the Town Hall and the Tourist Office. (last update Feb. 2016)
• Pastry Rozier  (last update Feb. 2018)
• 45.590172.735416 La Roche des Fées (Path from Place Lacoste, about 30 min walk) – Nice walk and nice view of the city. (last update Feb. 2016)

Do

• 45.5872.73871 Fenestre Park (Entrance next to the Town Hall) – Park 12 hectares created from the beginnings of hydrotherapy. With many games for children: slides, Wild West train, etc. some attractions are chargeable. (last update Feb. 2016)
• 45.58672.7832 Hot Spring Croizat (Take the D996 towards Mont-Dore (north bank of the Dordogne) and park at La Taillerie du Sancy. Go down the path towards the river, cross the metal bridge and take the path for about 300m. The source will be below on your right.) – A natural hot spring where it is possible to bathe in all seasons. Water is renowned for its therapeutic virtues. (last update Feb. 2016)
• 45.57912.73513 The Charlannes Plateau (By car: Around 5 km from the village via the D129 then the D610. On foot: A hiking trail will take you to the top in about an hour from rue Vercingétorix.) – The Charlannes site overlooks the city and is the start of many hiking trails. In winter, it turns into a small Nordic ski resort with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
  The plateau was once linked to the city by a cable car from Parc Fenestre. Unfortunately, it is closed today. (last update Feb. 2016)

To buy

Besides local specialties, there are also supermarkets and mini markets (Lidl, Spar, Utile).

Eat

• 45.589482.741111 The Amuse Bouche 15 rue des Frères Rozier,   33 4 73 21 68 85 (last update Feb. 2016)
• Galapagos 257 boulevard Georges Clemenceau,   33 4 73 81 02 63 (last update Feb. 2018)
• 45.588622.742492 The cottage 98 Quai Féron (last update Feb. 2016)
• 45.588672.73823 Le Comptoir Cyrano Boulevard Georges Clemenceau,   33 4 73 81 02 25 – Very good affordable restaurant, with local specialties. (last update Feb. 2016)
• 45.588462.737134 Pizza Loulou 22 Place de la Victoire,   33 4 73 65 54 14 – Takeaway pizzas and dining upstairs. Friendly welcome and good meals guaranteed. (last update Feb. 2016)

Have a drink / Go out

Housing

• Hotel de la Poste and Europe 161 boulevard Georges Clemenceau,   33 4 73 81 09 66, fax : 33 4 73 81 00 96 35 to 45 € (~ 49.73 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 67.38 - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 54.33 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 29,502.27 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for a double room, breakfast 6 € (~ 6.63 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 8.98 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 7.24 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 3 933.64 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). – 30 rooms, including 28 doubles. Restaurant with menus at 11 and 16,5 € (~ 18.24 Fr. - course of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 24.7 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 19.92 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 10 817.5 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). (last update Feb. 2018)
• Logis hotel Le Charlet 94 boulevard Louis Choussy,   33 4 73 81 33 00 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Logis hotel Regina avenue d'Alsace-Lorraine,   33 4 73 81 09 22 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Aviation Hotel 32 rue de Metz,   33 4 73 81 32 32 (last update Feb. 2018)

Communicate

• The post office rue Claude Bernard,   33 4 73 81 00 00 – With automatic cash dispenser. (last update Feb. 2018)

Around

• Mont-Dore (To 6 km by D 996 or D 130) – Spa and winter sports resort. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Murat-le-Quaire  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Orcival  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Saint-Nectaire  (last update Feb. 2018)