Auvergne - Discover Dormant Volcanoes & Pilgrim Treks

The region of Auvergne in France is part of the larger Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and is well-known for its history and as the former administrative area of south-central France. Auvergne has a volcanic mountainous landscape, thermal spa towns, and rich agricultural traditions. And let's not forget delicious cheeses and its pilgrim treks.

Let's take a brief look at what the region of Auvergne has to offer and why you might like to add it to your French travel itinerary. We won't cover everything this wonderful region has on offer, but rather a taste of what you can see and do. This post, Auvergne - Discover Dormant Volcanoes & Pilgrim Treks, is part of our Discovery Series that shines a spotlight on what each region of France has to offer. Discover Aquitaine: Wine, Prehistory and the Dordogne in our previous post.

Auvergne has lots to offer the Visitor

One of Auvergne's most popular tourist attractions is Puy de Dôme, the famous peak in the Chaîne des Puys - a striking alignment of more than 80 dormant volcanoes. Puy de Dôme is the area's largest lava dome. The unique geography can also be seen in local architecture and in the capital city, Clermont-Ferrand. The capital sits right near the volcanic fields and is the base of the Michelin tyre company. Several buildings in Clermont-Ferrand have been built from black volcanic rock and are interesting to see.