Auvergne articles Tag

5 good reasons to visit the Auvergne Volcanoes Park

1- Discover the largest regional natural park in France The Regional Natural Park of the Auvergne Volcanoes covers 395,068 hectares in the departments of Puy-de-Dôme and Cantal. It is both the largest Regional Natural Park in metropolitan France and one of the first to have been created, in 1977. ...

10
Oct
2007

Vulcania Park: discover the volcanoes.

a scientific leisure park located in nature. This interactive park dedicated to the discovery of volcanic phenomena and Earth sciences is located in Auvergne, in the heart of an exceptional volcanic landscape. It opened its doors in 2002 in Saint-Ours-les-Roches, 15 km from Clermont-Ferrand in Puy- ...

27
Nov
2007

"The World Cutlery Meetings: a new event in Thiers"

A new event dedicated to cutlery. Cutlery basin for over six centuries and home to the Cutlery Museum, the town of Thiers in Auvergne aims to establish its status as the French capital of cutlery on the international stage. In Thiers, knives have been manufactured since the 14th century. As early ...

12
May
2016

Charroux in Allier : one of the most beautiful villages in France

A superb panorama If you are passing through the Allier, in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, on the side of Saint-Pourçain, Vichy or Gannat, make a detour to the village of Charroux. This village perched at an altitude of 413 m overlooks the Sioule valley and offers a magnificent view. This panorama on t ...

27
July
2022

Prune stew: an Auvergne recipe.

lifting the pachade with a wooden spatula. Tasting tips. Let the prune stew cool down before tasting it. Just before serving, sprinkle this delicious Auvergne cake with a veil of powdered sugar. Enjoy your meal! ...

24
Mar
2023

The Lightning Strike: a mysterious detective TV movie on France 3.

e story begins with a poignant tragedy. In the TV movie "La Fulgurée," Lucie and Samuel Carrera celebrate their wedding at the Lake Guéry inn, in the Auvergne mountains. That day is the happiest of their lives until a storm breaks out. The newlyweds and some of their friends take refuge under a tr ...

14
May
2024

The Saveurs et Terroirs trade show in Mandelieu-La Napoule: a gourmet event for the people of the Côte d'Azur

ter Corsica in 2011, the West Indies in 2012 and Crans Montana in 2013, the guest of honor of this edition will be the city of Brioude in the southern Auvergne. A space will be dedicated to it and will highlight local producers and gastronomic specialties, but also the heritage and tourist wealth of ...

14
Nov
2014

Naked and Fearless: an exclusive episode to discover on France 5.

ough hitchhiking and resourcefulness, each documentary is also a human adventure where the two globetrotters form connections with the people they meet. Auvergne volcanoes objective For the 11th season of "Nus et culottés," Nans and Mouts set off naked and without money from a naturist beach in Gar ...

25
Aug
2011

Coutellia: the art knife show in Thiers.

Thiers, capital of cutlery. The Thiers Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been organizing the Coutellia exhibition for over 20 years, dedicated to art and traditional knives. The choice of this location is not surprising since Thiers has been a cutlery basin for over six centuries... Even today, ...

15
May
2013

Horizons: a natural art exhibition in the Sancy massif.

An original initiative. Every summer since 2007, the Massif du Sancy in Auvergne transforms into a contemporary creation site. Each edition of this event called Horizons invites art and nature enthusiasts to discover about ten works created on site by international artists. These original and ephe ...

31
July
2014

The Aubrac Train: a journey between the Massif Central and the Mediterranean

profitable rail line... But it is unquestionably one of the most picturesque in the region. It crosses no less than six departments, straddling the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Occitanie regions. This train, also called Train des Causses, connects the Auvergne country to the Languedoc south by pi ...

09
Mar
2022

The Green Key: A Label on the Rise

ects a deepening awareness within the industry of its environmental impact." Which regions have the highest number of certified establishments? In 2024, the South, Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, and Île-de-France regions are at the top of the Green Key ranking. Even though the growth of this label pertains ...

22
Jan
2024