"Where passion for horses is engraved on the skin" Jullianges by kokoryko

Jullianges Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 35 photos

Jullianges and horses

Jullianges is a tiny (390 inhabitants) village in Auvergne not known 50 km away, except from horse races addicts (which I am not (addict!!haha)).
Walking and hiking in the hills and forests can be a nice thing to do in Jullianges and area, and it is almost all, except few days in the year, on race days. (Race days: mid June, mid July, end August).
Here are a few pictures and descriptions of an afternoon at the races, a bit of the atmosphere on a summer day in a small Auvergne village.

And a little church. . . . . .

Church of Jullianges

The little church (15th-16th century) deserves a visit if you are in the area, and unlike many churches of the area, it is open all day and not only during mass time.

The second Sunday of August is the “ Fête du Sarassou”, a local white fresh cheese, with local music, folkloric dancers, and other “animations”, I never attended.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wonderful in Summer
Cons:A bit . . . quiet
In a nutshell:Go for the races!

Last visit to Jullianges: Aug 2007
Intro Updated Jan 3, 2008
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Reviews (7)

Short visit to the church Things to Do (6)

The church is open on Sundays afternoon, so it is possible to visit it outside mass time; and it is very far from being... more travel advice

Close to action! Things to Do (6)

A good thing with small race courses is that you can get close to the track, to the horses, trainers, etc, and also to... more travel advice

When passion of horses goes as far as tattooing! - Jullianges

Interesting is to walk around. . . Things to Do (6)

In Jullianges, a good thing is that you can walk to the stables, to the preparation areas for the horses and look at the... more travel advice

Very good opportunity to meet deep... Things to Do (6)

Yes, it is mainly local people who attend the races in Jullianges, and it can be somehow fun to look around, have a beer... more travel advice

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Wonderful climate in summer

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Comments (6)

Nemorino Sep 1, 2009 at 2:11 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a very relaxing place for the people -- not for the horses, though.
cachaseiro Jul 20, 2009 at 1:25 AM Report Abuse

nice tips you have there and a great opening shot.
lynnehamman Jul 12, 2009 at 2:35 AM Report Abuse

I love horses- but not for racing. Interestingpage, though- with great pictures. I love the old church.
TheWanderingCamel Dec 19, 2008 at 7:55 PM Report Abuse

Lovely snapshot of a country race-day. leyle
tiabunna Nov 14, 2008 at 5:03 AM Report Abuse

A visit on the right days clearly has some attractions - even a brass band! What a pity (or maybe it's a good thing ?) that so many tourists fail to find the Massif Centrale area of France.
robertgaz Jan 8, 2008 at 6:23 PM Report Abuse

If you can have a chip on your shoulder... why not a horse ;~)