Auvergne is one of the least populated regions in Europe, and lies at the heart of the empty diagonal, a swath of sparsely populated territory running from northeastern to southwestern France. The main communes in Auvergne are (2019 census, municipal population): Clermont-Ferrand (147,865), Montluçon (34,361), Aurillac (25,593), and Vichy ...

L' Auvergne (en auvergnat Auvèrnha 3, c ou Euvarnhà d) est une région historique et culturelle située dans le centre de la France, au cœur du Massif central.

Avec son environnement majestueux, "aux origines du monde" où règnent l'eau, les volcans, la pierre et les grands espaces, l'Auvergne offre une nouvelle façon d'explorer le monde qui nous entoure pour vivre et partager toutes les émotions du monde.

Auvergne, historical region and former administrative région of France. As a région, it encompassed the central départements of Allier, Puy-de-Dôme, Cantal, and Haute-Loire. In 2016 the Auvergne région was joined with the région of Rhône-Alpes to form the new administrative entity of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Geography

With volcanic landscapes and mountains, picturesque villages and castles, the Auvergne region has a very distinctive character that grows on you the more you explore. Among other highlights don't miss the pilgrimage town at le Puy en Velay. The Auvergne is situated in central-southern France, in the centre of the Massif Central.

Si vous vous demandez quoi voir en Auvergne, vous aurez l'embarras du choix : charmants villages authentiques, lacs d'émeraude, parcs d'attractions, paysages verdoyants, et monuments historiques. C'est un lieu idéal pour se ressourcer, faire de la randonnée, et discuter avec les habitants autour d'une bonne potée.

If there’s one word that rhymes with Auvergne, it’s oxygen! Whether skiing in winter or hiking in summer, its chain of volcanoes is a vast playground for lovers of open spaces. Between lakes, forests and mountains, there is a unique biodiversity.

With the Cantal massif, Europe’s largest volcano, the Chaîne des Puys -faille de Limagne listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the puy Mary and puy de Dôme classified as “Grands Sites de France”, Auvergne has an outstanding natural and geological heritage.

Relaxing spa towns, exceptional biodiversity, some of the best French cheese is why you should put Auvergne on your bucket list. We highly recommend visiting Santiago de Compostela, Spas of Vichy and Le Corbusier.

Located in the very heart of France, the Auvergne is a unique area with a well preserved natural environment, offering its visitors a real treat for both body and mind. It is one of the largest protected natural reserves in Europe, with 109 hot springs (including Volvic), almost a hundred volcanoes, and more than 20,000 kilometers of waterways.