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 Region' information:
France’s 'green lung', Auvergne is the land of Wide-Open Spaces. Located in the heart of the Massif Central, today it is at the crossroads of several motorways:3 hours from Paris, 2 hours from Lyon.
With is sprinkling of lakes and forests, Auvergne offers its visitors the largest group of volcanoes in Europe, Vulcania, the unique European Volcano Park, two Regional Nature Parks (the Auvergne Volcanoes and Livradois-Forez) more than 500 Romanesque churches, nearly 50 châteaux to visit along Historic Road of the Auvergne Châteaux and 10 spa towns which preserve the charms of the 'Belle Époque' and are not to be missed.
All along the tourist routes through the l’Allier, Cantal, Haute-Loire and Puy-de-Dôme, départements, the wealth and variety of the landscapes are perfect for many sport and leisure activities: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hang gliding, canoeing-kayaking, swimming, cross-country and downhill skiing or snow shoeing in winter. Auvergne also means delicious food and a fun, festive atmosphere in the friendly spirit of hospitality that is so typical of the Auvergnat people.
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Yvelines
Palace of Versailles |
Yvelines
Palace of Versailles |
Yvelines
Palace of Versailles |
Yvelines
Palace of Versailles |
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