The Auvergne covers an area of 26 000 km² It has a population of 1 300 000 inhabitants, i.e. a population density of 50 inhabitants/km². With a reputation of being the “lungs” of France, this region offers to visitors its volcanoes, low mountains, lakes, forests and rivers, as well as a very important cultural and historical heritage, including more than 500 roman churches, over 50 castles open to visitors, and 10 recognised spas.
A large number of sport and leisure activities are open to you: hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, hang-on gliding, canoeing, swimming and bathing, sailing and, during the winter months, alpine and cross-country skiing, and even snow-shoe trekking.The Auvergne is renowned for its gastronomy and hospitality. If you enjoy a good table, cold meats, cheese boards and wine cellars, you are coming to the right place !
Located in the central part of France, the Auvergne is very accessible to travellers. - by motorway : • 3 hours from Paris (A71) • 2 hours from Lyon and the lower hills of the Alps (A72) • 3 hours from Montpellier and the Mediterranean (A75) • 4 hours from Bordeaux and the Atlantic Ocean (A89) - by plane : • The airport in Aulnat / Clermont-Ferrand offers a wide choice of commercial flights to the airports of Paris, Amsterdam and London - by train : The journey from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand takes 3 ½ hours, and is very comfortable.
- Auvergne : www.auvergne-tourisme.info - Châteaux d’Auvergne : www.route-chateaux-auvergne.org - Puy de Dôme : www.planetepuydedome.com - Parc des Volcans d’Auvergne : www.parc-volcans-auvergne.com - Parc du Livradois-Forez : www.parc-livradois-forez.org - Vulcania :www.vulcania.com - Assurance : http://assurance-vie-epargne-placement-retraite-clermont-ferrand.assurances63.com/ - Accueil en Auvergne : http://www.oppashouseguard.com/
