Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

AROUND THE DEPARTMENTS

·         Ain: The Brou royal convent, Gothic masterpiece, the Dombes lakes, the Saracen chimneys in Bresse, and the charming medieval town of Pérouges are among the gems to be discovered

·         Allier: Unspoiled nature, magnificent forest of Tronçais oaks, castles and fortresses

·         Ardèche: mountains, captivating villages, chestnut groves, the Ardèche Mountains Regional Nature Park, spas, and of course the famous Ardèche gorges

·         Cantal: wild landscapes abound, mountain massif of the Monts du Cantal and its famous Puy Mary, chestnut grove, medieval villages, typical dishes and renowned cheeses

·         Drôme: diverse landscapes, ranging from the hills and villages of the Provençal Drôme to the Vercors Pre-Alps massif, wild and unspoiled place great for walking and bird watching

·         Haute-Loire: In the south of Auvergne, the Haute-Loire forests, high plateaux and verdant prairies, charming villages, medieval castles and the City of Art and History, Puy-en-Velay

·         Haute-Savoie: Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in Western Europe, Lake Geneva lined with spa towns, prestigious winter and summer sports resorts, and the city of Annecy, the Venice of Savoie with its wonderful lake

·         Isère: Vercors massif, the City of Art and History of Vienne, the Chartreuse Regional Nature Park, and Grenoble, a city of art rich in museums

·         Loire: a great place for walking among Pilat mountain area, the Loire gorges, Grangent lake, and Saint-Etienne, the city with seven hills

·         Puy-de-Dôme: Situated in the heart of the Massif Central, the Puy-de-Dôme holds a splendid natural heritage, illustrated by the Monts du Dôme, first volcanic mountain range in Europe, the Monts Dore and the Artense plateau…and don’t overlook Clermont-Ferrand, capital of Auvergne

·         Rhône: Famous for its major city of Lyon, with an historic site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Rhône is also renowned for its gastronomy and for its famous Beaujolais vineyard

·         Savoie: ski resorts attracting skiers from all over the world, and the Vanoise massif, a paradise for the fans of VTT (mountain hiking)