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Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Learn about Toulouse’s long history of aeronautics with the three guided tours of this iconic developer’s factory and main sites.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

The one-time capital of the Duchy of Auvergne, Riom\'s center features historic architecture, centuries-old churches, and a Renaissance clock tower. 

Attend a theatrical or orchestral performance and admire the artworks on the alleged spot where St. Saturnin of Toulouse was martyred.

Attend a theatrical or orchestral performance and admire the artworks on the alleged spot where St. Saturnin of Toulouse was martyred.

In the heart of the south-west, Toulouse is the perfect destination for a weekend break or longer stay. Boasting a rich history and a whole host of cultural influences, everyone should visit the Pink City at least once.

One of the oldest museums in France, this institution is a fantastic place to see paintings, sculptures and architecture spanning centuries, back to the Middle Ages.

Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.

Whether you want to relax in a park, drink from the springs or stroll through museums full of enchanting collections, this French city is for you. 

At nearly two thousand years old, Clermont-Ferrand, the former capital of the Arverni people, is a city full of history, as evidenced by the impressive statue of Vercingetorix on horseback which overlooks Place de Jaude. Situated in the centre of an ancient chain of volcanoes, it also offers lovely walks with breathtaking views.

The one-time capital of the Duchy of Auvergne, Riom\'s center features historic architecture, centuries-old churches, and a Renaissance clock tower. 

Study the Gothic fixtures and enjoy the light, airy feel of the nave, with its intricate vaulted ceiling patterns, in this wonderful church and museum.

Enjoy the spicy Spanish influence on the cuisine, visit a pilgrimage site and ski in the snowy Pyrénées mountains.

At nearly two thousand years old, Clermont-Ferrand, the former capital of the Arverni people, is a city full of history, as evidenced by the impressive statue of Vercingetorix on horseback which overlooks Place de Jaude. Situated in the centre of an ancient chain of volcanoes, it also offers lovely walks with breathtaking views.

Get a taste for Lourdes through its eclectic array of honeys, jams, wines and cheeses in this quaint covered market.

Attend a theatrical or orchestral performance and admire the artworks on the alleged spot where St. Saturnin of Toulouse was martyred.

Get a taste for Lourdes through its eclectic array of honeys, jams, wines and cheeses in this quaint covered market.