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Auvergne Region Travel Information Every
Francophile has heard of the Auvergne but not that many know exactly where it
is. It was hoped that Vulcania, a proposed scientific theme park, would finally
put the region on the map in 2001 but its opening date has been put back to
2002. The
Auvergne is the volcanic core of the country gobbling up most of the vast
tranche of the central plateau of the Massif Central. Clermont-Ferrand
is the region’s commercial centre with its distinctive black buildings made
from volcanic rock. Vichy
still reigns today as the queen of all spa towns, though its name may still be
familiar from its WWII associations. Puy en Velay with its lava peaks is a
strange sight and the massive craters of Puy de Dôme dominate the landscape. Flights
to nearby St Etienne make the region easily accessible for a short break. For accommodation, flights, ferries, car hire and other tourist information please type 'AUVERGNE REGION FRANCE' into the search bar above
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