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West of Clermont-Ferrand, the dormant volcanoes of the Chaîne
des Puys rise up over an area of around 40km and from the summit of the highest volcano
called Puy de Dôme you can view their charm yet have a reminder of their destructive
nature.
Among the open spaces of the Auvergne region a tourist site not to be missed called the
Massif du Sancy rises, and Le Sancy is the highest point in central France at
1,886m. There are lakes that surround this and one called Pavin is within a forest
and is known as one of the most beautiful lakes in Auvergne.
Another incredible place to visit is the Fades Viaduct overlooking the Sioule. This
incredible piece of architecture was designed by a disciple of Gustave Eiffel, who
designed the Eiffel Tower, and at a height of more
than 140m it is the highest in Europe.
On the border between the Bourbonnais region and the Berry region, you will come across
the Forest of Tronçais. It has inspired poets whose imaginations have filled it
with a world of nymphs and fairies, yet today, the forest, which is predominantly made up
of oak, beech and pine, provides raw materials for the production of barrels, notably for
the great Bordeaux wines
And with over 500 Romanesque churches, over 40 chateaux, 10 spa towns, nature parks along
with offering its visitors the largest group of volcanoes in Europe, the Auvergne region
has some spectacular sights to keep everyone occupied and with it being acceible via
several different motorways that converge on the area, it is definitely a place not to be
missed.
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