Auvergne
Explosive history slumbers underground in the Auvergne. This land-locked region was scorched by ancient volcanoes, which left behind chains of cinder cones and mirror lakes, overlooked by the razor peaks of the Massif Central mountain range.
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Top places to visit in Auvergne
Discover the best attractions in Auvergne from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in FranceCathédrale Notre Dame
- Attraction in Clermont-FerrandL'Aventure Michelin
- Attraction in FranceParc des Sources
- Attraction in Clermont-FerrandPlace de Jaude
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Attraction in FranceBasilique Notre-Dame - Attraction in Clermont-FerrandCathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
- Attraction in FranceÉglise Abbatiale de St-Robert
- Attraction in FranceForteresse de Polignac
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Auvergne and beyond
- destinationParc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
- destinationClermont-Ferrand
