Book Tence hotels

Thinking of putting the rat race on hold and escaping to Haute-Loire for a sneaky getaway? lastminute.co.nz lists a number of fabulous hotel options.

Keen on staying within 5-kilometre of Tence's heart? Be sure to have a gander at the Hotel Clair Matin.

The Le Fort du Pré is positioned 10 kilometres from the heart of Tence. Another hotel is the Hotel Beausejour, which is situated 35 kilometres away. Two more options in the area include the Le Bourbon and the Hôtel Restaurant Le Barriol.

You'd have to be crazy to head off without taking a look at the other things on offer in Auvergne. Lovers of the great outdoors will appreciate Auvergne's forests, rivers, mountains and extinct volcanos. In addition you could head to a selection of the area's traditional villages, churches and monasteries. Common pastimes in this part of France include skiing.

Le Puy-en-Velay can be found 35 kilometres to the west of Tence. While here, take the time to explore the Le Puy Cathedral. Travellers staying in Le Puy-en-Velay have some great options, including the Inter- Hotel Bristol and Appart Hôtel des Capucins. Or you may wish to stay in Domeyrat, 65 kilometres to the west of Tence. While in Domeyrat, be sure to check out the Domeyrat Castle. The Relais du Silence Domaine Saint-Roch and Hôtel-Restaurant La Crèche are great places to stay in Domeyrat.

Just because you're travelling, doesn't mean you can't indulge in your love of sport. You'll find Stade Pierre Rajon 95 kilometres to the northeast of Tence. The Domaine des Séquoias and the Kyriad Lyon Bourgoin Jallieu are near all the action.

Saint-Etienne - Loire International Airport is the most practical airport for arriving in Tence and is 45 kilometres from the CBD. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Best Western Saint-Etienne Aeroport or the QUALYS-HOTEL Actuel.