Massif central articles Tag

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

A crossing of the Massif Central The Train de l'Aubrac that connects Clermont-Ferrand to Béziers via Neussargues is not a very 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-Alpe ...

09
Mar
2022

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

Mountain Law: what does it change for your vehicle?

riod, i.e. from November 1 to March 31. It is up to the prefects of the 48 departments located in mountainous areas such as the Alps, Corsica, the Massif Central, the Jura Massif, the Pyrenees and the Vosges to draw up the list of communes concerned. This list will be drawn up after consultati ...

12
Oct
2021

Cold snap in France: what causes the phenomenon?

France. In the south, heavy rain is expected in the Alpes-Maritimes and the Var, as well as snow at low altitudes, on the reliefs of the East and the Massif Central. But the South will not experience polar cold comparable to the North of France. Temperatures should oscillate between 7 and 9 degre ...

19
Nov
2021

Green tourism: what is a geopark?

urs, granite landscapes as well as vestiges of mining and thermal activities in the region. - the Causses du Quercy Geopark nestled between the Massif Central and the Aquitaine Basin - the Beaujolais Geopark highlighting a region known for its wine but which is also one of the richest ...

26
Apr
2022

Nature Mission: Understanding the biodiversity lottery in 5 questions.

ilitation of Hermann's tortoise populations at Cap Taillat in the PACA region. • Reintroduction of bearded vultures in the mountainous areas of the Alps, Massif Central, and Pyrenees. • Restoration of Posidonia seagrass meadows in Corsica and PACA. • Restoration of heathland and re ...

23
Oct
2023