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Tourism Guide
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Artense - Cezallier - Monts du Cantal |
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Between the Corrèze and the Cantal, the Artense has a varied landscape. There is a sharp contrast between the gently flowing river Dordogne and the harsh plateau with its traces of glaciers. The Cézallier is a land of high mountain pastures (1,100 to 1,200 metres) stretching as far as the eye can see. To the South the Monts du Cantal, the largest volcano in Europe, have a surprise in store for visitors, whether they get there on foot, by bike or vélorail (specially adapted devices for pedalling along old railway tracks). Nearby the ski resort of Super Lioran enjoys a truly outstanding setting. Cable car up to the Plomb du Cantal (1858 metres).
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Grand Pays de Salers
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Western gateway to the Volcans d'Auvergne National Park, Mauriac is a tourist centre in a superb location, on the edge of the basalt plateau and the Dordogne valley, with wonderful panoramic views of the Sancy and the Monts du Cantal (Puy Mary, Puy Violen...). Nearby is Salers, one of the treasures of the Auvergne, with a wealth of 15th & 16th century architecture. It is classified as one of the loveliest villages in France, as is Tournemire with its superb castle towering over the valley of the Doire. |
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The Pays d'Aurillac |
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With its highest point at the Puy Mary (1,783 metres) and its lovely valleys of the Authre, the Jordanne & the Cère, the Pays d'Aurillac has something for everyone, be they nature lovers or culture vultures : tough hikes or gentle family walks, culture and gastronomy. The town of Aurillac retains many local traditions, including that of hospitality (International "Casse-Croûte et Goudots Gourmands" food festival International Street Theatre festival, Santiago de Compostella pilgrim way). |
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The Pays de Saint Flour |
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Between the Monts du Cantal, the Planèze & the Margeride, close to the Truyère Gorges and the Aubrac plateau, a land of great landscapes and impressive structures (Garabit viaduct, Truyère valley, Grandval dam). From high in its Gothic cathedral admire the town of Saint Flour, with its maze of narrow streets, and the magnificent countryside around. The pretty spa town of Chaudes Aigues in its leafy setting is ideal for spa based treatments and health/fitness breaks. At Massiac the rocky spurs of Saint Victor & Sainte Madeleine stand like tall guardians of the Alagnon valley entrance to the Cantal. |
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The Pays de la Châtaigneraie |
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In the South-West of the Cantal stands the famous granite plateau, largely covered with chestnut trees, known as the Châtaigneraie. It is dotted with delightful villages where visitors can explore the cultural and rural heritage amongst houses and buildings with a truly southern feel. The valley of the river Lot is a haven for white water enthusiasts. The dams at Saint-Etienne-Cantalès and Enchanet offer fishing, bathing and other water sports. |
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