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The Auvergne is a region in central France that is famous for its wonderful rural surroundings and spectacular mountains, but it also has a range of other great attractions nearby.  Within an easy days drive of the U.K., Holland and most of Germany it offers a relaxing holiday without all the stress of airports and long distance travel. We have collated a list of some of the attractions that you might like to visit while you are staying here.

 


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Activities
  • Fais 'ART - An impressive set of huge stone sculptures  in a woodland setting all made out of the local volvic stone. A lovely walk with great views, while you wonder how some of the sculptures were put there.
  • Puy de Dome - An extinct volcano, Puy de Dome, is one of the most visited sites in France and offers the best views of the surrounding volcanoes. You can see the ancient temple of Mercury on the summit before you do some para sailing!
  • Fishing - The Sioule and Allier rivers are internationally recognised trout fishing rivers that offer great sport
  • Canoeing/Kayaking - From an hour to a day's trip you can do it all with one of the specialists that offer trips down the Sioule and supply all the necessary equipment.
  • Pony & Donkey trekking - take it easy and soak up the local countryside
  • Clermont Ferrand/Riom - Visit the old city of Clermont and the market town Riom for a taste of medieval France with excellent retail therapy thrown in.
  • Sancy/Mont Dore - Offers great family skiing in the winter and a huge range of walking and cycling routes in the summer
  • Fades de Besserve - A  variety of watersports is available on the reservoir with one of the tallest railway bridges in Europe.
  • Vulcania - A great day out at Europe's leading centre for vulcanology It is a must for all the family.
  • Park Ecureuil - offers tantalizing treetop rope walks, bridges, swings and everything else you could imagine for all levels from the youngest children to the adrenalin junkies.
  • Ballooning - Get a beautiful view of the volcanoes from the air -  a site not to be missed.
  • Walking - The "grande randonee" system of footpaths and cycleways mean you rarely have to travel on a main road unless you want to.
 
 
 
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