Rounded mounts of
pasture, grass- and moor-land are a reminder of the age-old
herding tradition of the Aubrac. This land is famous for its
lovely cattle, tomme cheese and the aligot made from it, and
for the annual transhumance in the month of May, a time of
colourful festivals.
The countryside is
still flecked with old shepherd huts with shingled roofs,
reminding us of the time when shepherds took refuge in tiny
rooms to make and store their cheeses and shelter from the
terrible west wind called the Burle. From Nasbinals to Saint
Germain du Teil, the land is dotted with unobtrusive little
villages and sturdy houses of volcanic stone.
Nature is
predominant here on the Aubrac. It is the domain of the
walker, the skier and the fisher and has all sorts of trails.
The pilgrimage route of Santiago de Compostela is now a
national rambling route where the walker can peel off to the
rest of the region.
The flora on its
own is a spectacular show. Some two thousand species make, it
is said, the Aubrac a natural preserve of European plant
species. There is a fantastic blooming in springtime when the
hillsides emerge from their winter sleep and cover themselves
with a coat of many colours.
The Aubrac is a
corner of the world where people have retained their warmth
and friendliness along with their ancestral skills. The
markets and fairs are places to meet the farmers and producers
of all sorts and savour the taste of pure goods
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