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Region in the southern center of France in the Massif.Central

Departments in the region Auvergne : Allier [ 03 ], Cantal [ 15 ], Haute-Loire [ 43 ] and Puy-de-Dôme [ 63 ].

Capital City of Auvergne: Clermont-Ferrand.


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Camping & Caravanning

 
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  Eurocampings   -   ACSI International Camping Guide

Car Hire

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Holiday Homes / Cottages / Apartments


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  Soleara   -   Cottages in France   
Allier, Cantal, Haute Loire, Puy de Dome

   -   La Bresse, Gérardmer
A chalet, a villa, a castle or a mill? A country estate, a farmhouse, a gîte or a cottage? All have been carefully selected for quality, location, friendly welcome and attractive atmosphere. They are all ideal for a special holiday and good value for money.

Hotels Auvergne

  Hotels in Auvergne   -   an easy way to select and book hotel rooms
Hotels in Clermont-Ferrand, Gerzat, Montluçon, Saint-Victor, Riom, Vichy, Aubière, Le Mont-Dore, Aurillac, Saint-Gervais-dʼAuvergne, Royat, Bellerive-sur-Allier, and more.

  Hotel Club Marmotel **, 18 Boulevard Winston Churchill, 63000 Clermont Ferrand
Close to the city centre (5 minutes) of Clermont-Ferrand, the Hotel-Club Marmotel is a beautiful place (4000m²) with lots of space and light. Free wi-fi access.

  
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Travel Agents / Tour Operators

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Travel Guides Auvergne / Related books

Travel Guides Auvergne  [ amazon.co.uk ]

Michelin Green Guide Auvergne Rhone Valley
Paperback: 496 pages; Publisher: Michelin Travel Publications; 6 edition (April 2011); ISBN-10: 1907099069; ISBN-13: 978-1907099069.

The Grand Traverse of the Massif Central
By Mountain Bike, Road Bike or on Foot
Alan Castle (Author)
The GTMC is a long-distance mountain biking trail that crosses the entire Massif Central in France, from Clermont-Ferrand in the north to Montpellier and the Mediterranean Coast at Sete. All of the major regions of the Massif Central are visited, including the Auvergne, the Cezallier plateau and the remote Margeride, the high forested hills of the Cevennes National Park and the limestone hills bordering the coastal plain. Much of the route is off-road and uses many Grandes Randonnees, so it also makes an excellent walking route. Just over 700km in length it offers a challenge to the mountain biker or walker, as well as the pleasure of exploring one of southern France's most beautiful and historic regions. This title describes route in 17 stages. Alternative on-road route is described for road cyclists. It offers additional information for walkers. It presents background information on places of interest, contact details and other useful information.
Paperback: 192 pages; Publisher: Cicerone Press; 1 edition (28 Feb 2010); ISBN-10: 1852845716; ISBN-13: 978-1852845711.

Transport / How do I travel to Auvergne

  Clermont-Ferrand Airport   -   http://www.clermont-aeroport.com/
London within 3 hours from Clermont

-   Aéroport Antoine de Saint-Exupéry at Satolas near Lyon
  Aéroport Clermont-Aulnat
  Aéroport Aurillac-Tronquières

 
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Flight tickets Auvergne

    -   Eurostar, TGV and high speed-rail travel across Europe
Rail Europe is the UK's leading supplier of European Rail tickets. Whether you want to take a short break or a fortnight, your train journey by Eurostar, and connection to Europe with the SNCF range of products, are available to book online.

   -   fantastic fares from all of the UK's major ports

   -   Dover - Calais / Portsmouth to Cherbourg / Portsmouth to Le Havre
P&O Ferries is one of the most well known and trusted brands. Wherever you are travelling to, on holiday or on business, P&O Ferries offers a wide range of routes.


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  Comité Régionale du Tourisme Auvergne

  Clermont-Ferrand   -   Ville Clermont-Ferrand   -   Capital City Auvergne
Communes / gemeentes rondom CF: Aubière, Aulnat, Beaumont, Blanzat, Cebazat, Le Cendre, Ceyrat, Chamalières, Chateaugay, Cournon, Durtol, Gerzat, Lempdes, Nohanent, Perignat, Romagnat and Royat

  Allier [ 03 ]   -   Prefecture Allier   -   Tourist Board   -   Conseil Général de l'Allier
Departments in Allier : Montluçon, Vichy and Moulins.
Cities in Allier: o.a. Montluçon, Vichy, Moulins, Cusset, Yzeure
  Cantal   -   Tourist Board Cantal
  Cantal [ 15 ]   -   Prefecture Cantal   -   Conseil Général du Cantal
Named after the second highest mountain in the Central Massif: the Plomb du Cantal (1858 m).
Arrondissementen in Cantal: Aurillac, Mauriac en Saint-Flour
  Haute-Loire [ 43 ]   -   Prefecture Haute-Loire   -   Conseil Général de la Haute Loire
Departement is named after the land where the river Loire starts to flow.
Arrondisementen : Brioude, Le Puy-en-Velay and Yssingeaux
  Puy-de-Dôme [ 63 ]   -   Prefecture Puy-de-Dome   -   Conseil Général du Puy-de-Dome
The Puy-de-Dôme offers you hospitality and wide open spaces for relaxation an conviviality. A matchless heritage, vast landscapes, bejewelled with outstanding romanesque churches, decked with lakes and hills. An ideal setting for holiday and sojourn.
Arrondissements in Puy-de-Dôme : Ambert, Clermont-Ferrand, Issoire, Riom and Thiers.
Cities in Puy de Dome : a.o. Beaumont, Chamalières, Clermont-Ferrand, Cournon-d'Auvergne, Issoire, Riom, Thiers

  Chaudes-Aigues
The communities of Caldagues-aubrac, lthe villages of Anterrieux,Chaudes-Aigues, Deux-Verges, Fridefont, Jabrun, Maurines, Saint-Remy and Saint-Urcize welcome you.
  Communauté de Communes du Cézallier
Communities in Cezallier : Allanche, Condat, Marcenat, Chanterelle, Ségur-les-Villas, Montboudif, Peyrusse, Saint-Bonnet-de-Condat, Vèze, Charmensac, Sainte-Anastasie, Lugarde, Montgreleix, Vernols, Landeyrat, Joursac, Pradiers
  Country of Bort Artense
In the heart of the Massif Central where the river Dordogne flows, between the Auvergne's mountains, great lakes and Limousin forests, the Pays of Bort-Artense is a paradise for everybody
who loves the nature.
From the castle Château du Val up to the Site de Saint Nazaire, passing by the gorges of the river Dordogne or Rhue, you will discover the fascination of promenades through the history, nautical sports, fishing trouts or pikes, and simply the taste of an omelette aux girolles (chanterelles) ..
  Pays de Pierrefort
  Pays de Saint-Flour
See also Les Perles Vertes [ The 6 Perles Vertes of the A75 are: Issoire, Saint-Flour, Marvejols, Millau, Lodève and Pézenas ]

  Aurillac  -  on the banks of the river Jordanne  -  Ville d'Aurillac  -  Tourist Board Aurillac
Located at an altitude of 631 metres , Aurillac is at the border between the mountain and the plain. While the Jordanne River is flowing through its centre, the city, situated at the foot of the Monts du Cantal, is looking toward the southwest of France , toward the Languedoc and the Quercy.
Although it is several hundred years old, Aurillac has succeeded in keeping its historical and cultural Heritage intact. Stroll around its shady gardens, through the paths of the park " Le Square ", discover its old town houses, the remains of the abbatial town, the verdant landscape… and enjoy yesterday and today's features of Aurillac.
  Le Puy-en-Velay [ in early times only Le Pluy ]   -   tourist destination
  Montluçon   -   largest city in the Département Allier
  Montsalvy   -   Pays de Montsalvy
  Moulins   -   'city of art and history'
Situated on the eastern bank of the Allier River and because of its long history, a.o. as the residence of the dukes of Bourbon, it calls itself 'Ville d'Art et d'Histoire'.
  Murat   -   Ville de Murat   -   la ville aux trois rochers
  Neris-les-Bains   -   Ville de Néris-les-Bains
The Néris-les-Bains resort is located at the border of four historic regions: the Bourbonnais, the Auvergne, the Berry and the Limousin. At an elevation of around 1000 feet, on the foothills of the Massif Central range, it enjoys a mild climate and an unspoilt environment.
Walking the streets of Néris, be ready to be amazed by the old railway station, the theater - in the Napoleon III's style, the church, the Saint-Joseph chapel or the impressive viaducts of the former railway track.
If you enjoy outdoor activities , you will find Néris a haven, with its wide range of activities: hiking, horse -riding, mountain-biking, fishing, swimming (indoor pool), tennis, golf, bungee jumping and more.
Finally, how could we possibly talk about Néris without mentioning the waters? These waters originate from the deepest layers of the Earth (approximately three miles deep!) and are of the hyper-thermal type. The springs gush out at 53° Celsius (almost 140° Farenheit) at the point of emergence. During their trip through the various rock strata, these hot waters become enriched with minerals and trace elements. This is why, thanks to this unique formula, the waters of Néris-les-Bains are suitable for Psychosomatic, Neurological and Rheumatoid therapies.
  Salers  -  Pays de Salers  -  Thousand Years of Art and History
  Vic sur Cere  -  Porte Sud des Volcans d'Auverge  -  in the heart of the park
  Vichy  -  French Spa  -  Ville de Vichy
Vichy brings together all the ingredients for an ideal short break destination : an excellent environment with water and green spaces, cultural activities, sporting activities, balneotherapy.

  Central Massif
A large part of the Auvergne region is covered by the volcanic Massif Central mountain range, which stretches over nearly one-sixth of France's total area.
  Val de sioule et Val d'Allier   -   Land of Sioule
The river Sioule flows through densely forested landscapes and gave its name to the "Pays de Sioule" which spreads from the border of the Puy de Dôme to the Valley of Allier, twisting between the hills of the district of Saint Pourçain.This guide will help you to discover a variedregion with numerous facets.
Touristy facets with multiple resources, especially the rich patrimony, but also in matter of leisure, accommodations and
gastronomy.

  Adventure Park   -   Lioran Aventure
  Auvergnats / Auvergnates   -   Nickname for the inhabitants of Auvergne
  Chapel Saint Michel d'Aiguilhe [ 10e c BC ]   -   see Rocher Saint Michel
The site of Saint Michael's rock, beautifully capped by its romanesque chapel, has always been a predestined area for religious worship, and it now invites you to come and discover its history and legends. The access has now been well re-designed and you will be able to fully appreciate the beauty of the chapel and the construction difficulties of over a thousand years ago, just as all the many pilgrims and art enthusiasts who have come here ever since.
Situated on a 82 meter high, exceptional steep volcanic needle.
  Cathedral Notre Dame du Puy   -   UNESCO world heritage
  Radio   -   Jordanne FM   -   Online Radio / Radio en Ligne
  Ski Holiday   -   Le Lioran
Villages : Laveissière, St-Jacques-des-Blats, Albepierre-Bredons, Vic sur Cère and Murat
  University Auvergne   -   Université d'Auvergne
  University Clermont-Ferrand   -   Université Blaise Pascal
  Vulcania  -   European Park of Volcanism
Video, special effects, moving scenery… this is a spectacular representation which gives visitors the incredible sensation of feeling the Earth move under them. It is a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone, and can be found at Vulcania.

Cuisine   -   Auvergne Cooking

The region Auvergne produces special cheeses and exports mineral water [ a.o. Eau de Vichy ].

  Cantal cheese
Cantal is one of the oldest cheese in France, even before Roquefort and Livarot. Pliny the Elder mentionned Cantal cheese (1st Century AD). Cantal cheese is named after the Cantal Mountains in Auvergne where the cheese comes from.  See for more French Cheese.

History of Auvergne

  Histoire d'Auvergne   -   Wikipedia

Clermont-Ferrand (Cartes Postales)
Hardcover: 22 pages; Publisher: Jean Lauria (2 April 2007); ISBN-10: 2353600069; ISBN-13: 978-2353600069.
 
Grand dictionnaire historique du département du Puy-de-Dôme 
Ambroise Tardieu
Unknown Binding 380 pages (1993);  Publisher: Laffitte Reprints;  ISBN: 2862762423.

Music, Arts & Culture Auvergne, Events

  Bal-musette music
See Wikipedia and Jo Privat
  Joseph Canteloube [ 21 October 1879 - 4 November 1957 ]   -   Composer
He is best known for his collections of orchestrated folksongs from the Auvergne region [ Songs of the Auvergne / Chants d'Auvergne ]. See Youtube [ song La delaïssádo in the Occitan language by Netania Davrath ] and Free scores Canteloube.

  Culture Province Auvergne

  The international short film festival in February
  Transmassif in April
  National Clermont-Cournon Fair in September   -   Foire Exposition Clermont-Ferrand
  Clermont celebrates its students in October

  Clark Ashton Smith   -   American artist
Besides poet, sculpturer and painter a succesful writer od short Horror- en Science-Fiction stories. He wrote several stories situated in the mythical region of Averoigne. See also Eldritch Dark.

  Events in Auvergne


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