Murol: The Castle that Rise above the Volcanoes
Murol, France is a small division in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne, situated in the northwest part of Issoire. Exploring Murol is like experiencing the Medieval era because of its preserved infrastructures and picturesque setting which are also provided by Murol France hotels. The nearest international airport in Murol is Boutheon Airport which is 75.4 miles away while the local Municipal Airport is only 12.2 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The perfect time to visit Murol is during summer where Chateau de Murol is being promoted as the division's most important tourist destination. There will be exhibitions and re-enactments of medieval life and music festivals. For pleasant temperature, the best time to visit Murol would be around June to August but the least busy month is in December. So better book your flights and hotels at least a month before your vacation.
What to Do & Area Attractions
People come to visit Murol because of Chateau de Murol, a castle that sits proudly above the town on a volcanic dome. This mighty fortress was made way back in the 12th century, and two centuries later, people added some reinforcements and improvisation. This castle is protected by defensive walls all around the castle and you can walk around the castle for the best view. Other activities that can be done is visiting the Museum of Murol featuring the works of Millet and Rousseau. Mercure Saint Nectaire Spa & Bien-être Hotel is a good option to stay because it's the perfect base for lakes and volcanoes exploration. The nearest attractions include the medieval village of Saint-Saturnin and Orcival basilica. You can also stay at the Camping L’Europe which has an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, waterslides, convenient store, a restaurant and is pet-friendly.