Located in the very centre of France, Auvergne has one of the most striking landscapes in the country.

Formed by volcanoes, the region consists of extinct volcanoes with high sharp peak and beautiful lakes located in former craters.

All the around the region you will find castles and historic ruins and a web of villages located by roads which are seldom travelled.

The capital of Auvergne is Clermont-Ferrand, which is dominated by a mountain that once housed a Roman temple, which was dedicated to the Roman God, Mercury.

The capital has many chateaux and a museum, Elegant Parentignat that is home to superb antiques, painting and wonderful tapestries.