Population - 1,309,000   (650,000)

Area - 26,013 km²   (655)

Population density - 50   (992)

(comparative figs - Surrey UK)

Departments

Allier

Cantal

Haute-Loire

Puy-de-Dome

Main City

Clermont-Ferrand

445 miles - 6.5 hours - from Calais

Auvergne Holidays - Allier

Auvergne Holidays - Cantal

Auvergne Holidays - Haute-Loire

Auvergne Holidays - Puy-de-Dome

What is it really like for holidays in the Auvergne

Away from the major population centres the Auvergne is as old - old fashioned - rural - rugged and away from it all as you can get

The Massif Central - central uplands - in the middle of France are non active volcanoes - harsh - rural - rugged

The regional park is the largest natural park

At the same time we have here 10 natural hot water spas - small and large cities

Summer is for campsites and the expanse of natural environment

Winter is for wrapping up away from it all - or of course - way off piste - skiing

The prettiest - of course - as everywhere - spring and autumn

Allier

Vichy - Moulins - Montlucon

Cantal

Aurillac - Mauriac - St-Flour - and of course Cantal cheese

Haute-Loire

Le Puy-en-Velay - Brioude - Yssingeaux

Puy-de-Dome

Clermont-Ferrand for the real heart of France - and big fat tyres

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