Salty source of the lion’s head

Saint-Floret

Description

A few kilometres from the village of Saint-Floret, the salt spring of the Tête de Lion is dominated by an impressive limestone concretion with a feline profile.

The "Lion's Head" is made up of a rock called travertine resulting from the continuous deposit of limestone carried by the water. The latter, which comes from infiltrations that descend into the basement and which, in contact with recent volcanic chambers, have warmed up and become charged with carbon dioxide.
The access path borders the nearby Couze Pavin.

  • Entity information:Office de Tourisme Auvergne Pays d'Issoire

Labels and guides

  • Natura 2000

Categories

  • Spring

Prices

Free access.

Services / Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Parking

Opening

All year round.

Spoken languages