AUVERGNE: nature versus stress.-

In the middle of France is the Massif Central, with its highest peak: the Puy de Sancy (1886 m.). There is the region of Auvergne, with its capital in Clermont-Ferrand (headquarters and place of origin of the multinational Michelin), who opens his arms to enjoy and learn.

The region consists of four departments: Allier, territory from which the House of Bourbon S. X. Puy de Dome, named after the most iconic volcano in the area, and the department where the Capital: Clermont-Ferrand. Cantal, the westernmost of the region was created after the French Revolution in 1790, its name comes from the mountains of Cantal. Finally, Haute Loire, the most natural of all the departments that make Auvergne, has a great flora and fauna largely intact, also in this department is the first castle of the Loire: Chateau Rochebaron.

The Auvergne region has fertile valleys through which they pass the great French rivers: the Loire, the Dordogne, the Allier, the Cher, the Cère, the Besbre, the Sioule, to name a few. With a terrain that once was great volcanic activity today appreciate various micro climates that give the region a fertile land of green forests and meadows, hot springs (spas in Vichy), mineral-rich springs of their own volcanic bowels, in addition to quiet backwaters and lakes fictional peace amid the idyllic nature.

Undoubtedly Auvergne offers a variety of settings for outdoor activities such as rafting, canoeing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, hot air balloon, or glider, without forgetting its winding roads, a true paradise for motorcycle lovers.

For the explorers at heart, the region offers attractive routes: "The chain of the Puys" with their 80 volcanoes and 80 kilometers from north to south to go on horseback, the "Sancy Massif," with its more than 20 million history will delight lovers of geology; "The mountains of Cantal," are the largest volcanic complex in Europe, "Stevenson Road" in the Cevennes National Park, travel to Louis Stevenson did in 1878, now surrounded by authentic and protected landscapes, "The Tronçais forest", where you can see ancient trees, on foot or bicycle riding.

Or we can just do a tour of his beloved medieval towns and castles: Clermont-Ferrand and the church of Notre Dame du Port, and also Orcival Romanesque church of Notre Dame, Velay and Cévennes near which is the Arlempdes castles, Charroux and medieval streets, fortified citadel Montperoux made to control the passage of the river Allier, chief town of Salers S. XVI beautifully preserved

In this magnificent setting of heart Gaul, found a true French delicacies, cheeses, Cantal, Salers on the Bleu d'Auvergne, Fourme d'Ambert and Saint Nectaire, each with its own denomination of international renown. We can not overlook the wines of the region: Saint-Pourçain and Côtes d'Auvergne.

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