Lavaudieu
Lavaudieu, France
A village on the Senouire with the only surviving Romanesque cloister in Auvergne and medieval wall paintings in its abbey church. It is 10 km from Brioude and quiet outside summer.
- Nearest town
- Lavaudieu, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.2626, 3.4560
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- La BageasseCampsite4 km from LavaudieuTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
- Camping municipal Au Fil de l’EauCampsite12 km from Lavaudieu · 24 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Aire Brassac-les-Mines, L'InsoliteMotorhome stopover19 km from Lavaudieu · 13 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping de mon Village de MassiacMotorhome stopover21 km from Lavaudieu · 89 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- La PinèdeMotorhome stopover22 km from Lavaudieu · 35 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping GCU de Saint-Bonnet-le-BourgCampsite22 km from Lavaudieu · 33 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lavaudieu?
Lavaudieu is in Lavaudieu, France, at GPS 45.2626, 3.4560. It is about 7 km from Brioude.
Can you camp near Lavaudieu?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is La Bageasse, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 38 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lavaudieu?
Lavaudieu is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Le Puy-en-Velay and the source of the Loire.
What is there to see near Lavaudieu?
Places worth a stop nearby: Polignac fortress (38 km), Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe (41 km), Lac Pavin (51 km) and Murol castle (53 km).
When is the best time to visit Lavaudieu?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)