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  Auvergne France,Introduction to the French Region of Auvergne
The region is surrounded by the regions of Bourgogne to its north, Centre to its northwest and west, Midi-Pyrenees to its southwest, Languedoc-Roussillon to its south and Rhone-Alpes to its east.
The region of Auvergne consists of the former province of Auvergne.
In 475, the Romans ceded Auvergne to the Visigoths.
www.french-at-a-touch.com /French_Regions/Auvergne/auvergne_3.htm   (1568 words)

  
 Kids.net.au - Encyclopedia Auvergne -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Auvergne is an administrative région of central France, consisting of the départements of Puy-de-Dôme, Cantal, Haute-Loire and Allier.
The principal town of Auvergne is Clermont-Ferrand, along with the industrial towns of Saint Étienne[?] and Limoges.
A large part of the Auvergne region is covered by the volcanic Massif Central[?] mountain range, which stretches over nearly one-sixth of France's total area.
www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/au/Auvergne   (202 words)

  
 auvergne
Between the volcanoes of the Auvergne and the Loire valley, it was home to the Dukes of Bourbon and has preserved its outstanding historical heritage.
Discover the splendour of its two regional nature parks, the Auvergne Volcanic Park and the Livradois-Forez Park, the wealth of its know-how and the diversity of its sporting and cultural events.
Exploring Cantal in the Auvergne means entering a world of shapes and wide open spaces shaped millions of years ago with eroding volcanoes that now lie dormant.
www.amis.dircon.co.uk /auvergne.htm   (311 words)

  
 Auvergne France Hotels B&Bs Chateaux - Good France Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Auvergne region of France is also known as the Massif Central region and is the very centre of France.
Visit some of the Auvergne's castles where mediaeval knights joust or go along the Route of the spa towns.Those who are keen on Romanesque art will admire the many churches which portray inspiration from the School of the Auvergne.
Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne's capital, is topped by the sacred mountain of Puy-de-Dôme, and once housed a vast Roman temple dedicated to Mercury.
www.good-france-guide.co.uk /france_hotels_auvergne.htm   (891 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: William of Auvergne
Born at Aurillac in Auvergne towards the end of the twelfth century; died in Paris, 1249.
William of Auvergne represents the first stage of the movement which ended in the adoption and adaptation of Aristotle's philosophy as the basis of a systematic exposition of Christian dogma.
It was difficult for him to break all at once with the Augustinian method and doctrine which had prevailed in the schools up to this time.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/15631c.htm   (386 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Auvergne, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The Auvergne Mts., a chain of extinct volcanoes (see Massif Central), run north to south forming unusual and beautiful scenery.
Auvergne is largely agricultural (cattle, wheat, and grapes), with cheese and many wine manufactures.
They had one of the most brilliant civilizations of Gaul, and their chieftain, Vercingetorix, led the resistance to Caesar.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/Auvergne.html   (303 words)

  
 Real Estate · Auvergne
Auvergne (North 63) : Between Vichy and Clermont-Ferrand, this huge chateau dating from 1888 is situated in the middle of a wooded park.
Auvergne (03) : In the middle of the Bourbonnais area, in a national forest, this superb 15th and 16th centuries former priory is fully restored.
In Auvergne castle from the XI and XIX century with many outbuildings, infrastructure for equestrian center (old stud farm) on 168 acres (700,000 sq.mt) in the foothills with meadows, woods and rivers.
www.abodesabroad.net /main.php?modul=regional&r=1086&PHPSESSID=d9db0025b6e9144447fc58edc326a177   (985 words)

  
 Francekeys.com ® - Auvergne Region - Tourism, Leisure, and Travel in France
Anchoring the center of France is the Massif Central, a rugged plateau of ancient granite and hardened lava, punctuated by vocanic peaks and deep river gorges.
This is the land of the Auvergne, a region of natural beauty and dramatic landscapes, located midway between Paris and the Mediterranean.
A major natural monument in the Auvergne is Puy de Dôme, an extinct volcano which rises 1,465 meters (4,807 feet), providing breathtaking views of the Puy mountain chain and the green plains below.
www.francekeys.com /english/regions/auvergne.shtml   (322 words)

  
 Auvergne - France.com
Located at the heart of France's hexagonal territory, Auvergne is a sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys.
Unlike the Alps to the east or the Pyrénées to the southwest, its highest peaks reach only 6,000 feet above sea level and are free of snow in summer.
The local authorities’ efforts to safeguard the environment have made Auvergne one of the last protected zones in Europe.
www.france.com /regions/index.cfm?region_id=5   (68 words)

  
 A cycling holiday in Auvergne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In the past, the hot water was used to warm the soup, prepare the vegetables and cook eggs.
I was soon cycling through more tiny Auvergne hamlets with their obligatory barking dogs (usually chained up or in chicken wire kennels).
The Auvergne sun continued to shine and my pasty English skin began to turn red; I'm not really complaining mind you, this was my first day in the sun since last year and it felt great.
freespace.virgin.net /juliah.kingston/auvergne   (1094 words)

  
 Hotels Auvergne France - Book French hotel accommodation and places to stay in Auvergne
Whether you are looking for a top quality hotel in Auvergne for a weekend break, business trip, special occassion or are simply looking for budget or discount hotels and accommodation in Auvergne, we are confident that you'll find a suitable place to stay.
We are assured by our Auvergne hotel accommodation partners that your credit card will not be debited until your stay at the Auvergne hotel of your choice is completed.
Some of our Auvergne guesthouse and bed & breakfast suppliers can be contacted via email or where a link to the hotel is available, directly from their websites, some may offer discounts and special internet rates.
www.hotels-accommodation-europe.co.uk /region/Auvergne   (694 words)

  
 Lycos Search : Auvergne
Auvergne is at the heart of this area, and contains the...
auvergne shaped by the volcanic activity that took place 30 million years ago, the auvergne landscape is all green mountains and wild gorges.
Between the volcanoes of the Auvergne and the Loire valley,...
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 Holiday rentals Auvergne, holiday rentals, vacation rentals, holiday campsite in AUVERGNE - France
On the road of the massifs and the lakes of Auvergne, 2 guest houses and holiday rental of pers 5/6 situated in the medieval village of Montaigut, in 30 km in the South of Clermont-Ferrand, region of valleys and trays, at feet of the Auvergne volcanoes.
This camping of the Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne is reserved for the lovers of peace and nature.
In the heart of Auvergne, in the middle of nowhere, in a hamlet nested in 1100 m, holiday cottage for group in an ancient restored farm.
www.pour-les-vacances.com /auvergne-rentals.php   (826 words)

  
 AuvergneCottage - your French holiday home!
Auvergne is a region yet to be discovered by most of the tourists visiting France every year.
We invite you to be among the first to experience its breathtaking volcanic landscapes, its wonderful climate and its rich traditions (culinary or otherwise) before everyone else.
Auvergne is also France’s water-reservoir, as most rivers originate here, flowing from the many volcanic crater lakes, peaceful mountain streams and sources.
www.auvergnecottage.com   (270 words)

  
 Auvergne - France guide - official French tourism web site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
WELCOME TO THE AUVERGNE, A PARADISE OF SPACEThe Auvergne region with its spectacular volcanic terrain possesses a soaring beauty on a vast scale.
Halfway between Germany and Spain, in the Auvergne region, Cantal is the largest volcano in Europe (70 km in diameter).
The historic capital of the High Auvergne whose history starts at the first Christian era with the arrival of Florus, witnesses of a prestigious past...
uk.franceguide.com /regions/region.asp?z1=lWomZrYP&idr=10   (294 words)

  
 lac-chambon-guide
Tourisme auvergne Château murol 63790 murol xiie siècle 04 73 88 67 11 au xiiè...
Tourisme auvergne Parc du prélong situé au coeur du village de murol, en dessous du ch...
Tourisme auvergne oeufs pochés au cantal entre-deux cette recette pour 3 personnes es...
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 Province of Auvergne, France
At its core lies Auvergne, an historic region and former province of central France, which today makes up of the departments of Allier (03), Cantal (15), Haute-Loire (43), and Puy-de-Dôme (63).
The highest point in central France is claimed by the Puy de Sancy in the Monts Dore chain, rising 1,886 m (6,188 ft) and serving as the source of the Dordogne River.
The Auvergne is also noted for its salted hams and dried sausages, and Le Puy is famous for its superior green lentils.
www.discoverfrance.net /France/Provinces/Auvergne.shtml   (1163 words)

  
 Auvergne (Region, France)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Region uses the banner of arms of the historical province of Auvergne.
Auvergne has a volcanic soil and boasts some 80 or so extinct volcanoes (called puys).
The volcano symbolizes two concepts which may seem opposite and complementary at the same time : on the one hand, stability and immutability, on the other hand, energy.
www.flagspot.net /flags/fr-r-au.html   (98 words)

  
 Auvergne on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bombardier Receives From SNCF a $71-Million Order for Additional AGC High-Capacity Trains to be in Service in the French Regions of Limousin and Auvergne.
Travel: Blown away in volcan terrain Next year the `Vulcania' tourist spectacle opens in the Auvergne region of France.
LAND THAT FRANCE FORGOT; At France's heart, the Auvergne is its most obscure and neglected region.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/A/Auvergne.asp   (756 words)

  
 Auvergne
Auvergne ist eine Verwaltungsregion in Zentral frankreich bestehend aus den Départements Puy-de-Dôme Cantal Haute-Loire und Allier.
Auvergne war auch historisch eine Provinz Frankreich der Name ist abgeleitet von Averni einem ehemaligen Gallier -Stamm der diese Gegend besiedelt hatte.
Ein großer Teil der Region Auvergne umschlossen vom vulkanischen Zentralmassiv einem Gebirgszug der nahezu ein Sechstel Frankreichs Gesamtfläche umfasst.
www.uni-protokolle.de /Lexikon/Auvergne.html   (174 words)

  
 auvergne tourism, scenic retreats, professional getaways, holistic retreats, auvergne gite   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
La Platriere is a newly converted renovated property which consists of a large house, with an adjoining gite.
It is set within just under 3 acres, in a delightful, secluded position at the end of a driveway, within the rural countryside of the Auvergne region in France.
La Platriere could be the ideal stopover break during your journey to the south of France, Spain, or to Switzerland and Italy.
www.scenic-retreats.co.uk   (203 words)

  
 auvergne
Departments in the region Auvergne : Allier [ 03 ], Cantal [ 15 ], Haute-Loire [ 43 ] and Puy-de-Dôme [ 63 ].
Auvergne is bekend om zijn muzikale cultuur, met name op het niveau van dansmuziek.
In the heart of the Auvergne, the Cantal is at the same time a geographical district and a 2,5 millions years old extinct volcano.
www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/europe/france/auvergne/auvergne.html   (2645 words)

  
 Auvergne Categorized Web Sites A - H
The village of Marcillat-in-Combraille is in the department Allier in the Auvergne
Heavy vegetable soups made with bacon or salt pork, and cheese are typical meals in the area, with tripe being a local specialty.
Auvergne is not a major wine producer, however the vineyards of Auvergne go back more than 2000 years.
www.french-at-a-touch.com /French_Regions/Auvergne/auvergne_categorized_web_sites_a_-_h.htm   (468 words)

  
 The Auvergne Volcanoes National Park
The Auvergne is one of the 21 Regions of France.
The Auvergne Volcanoes Park ("Parc des Volcans") stretches 120km from north to south and is 395,000 hectares in area.
It is situated in the two départements - Cantal and Puy de Dôme. It comprises three distinct extinct volcanic mountain chains and two volcanic plateaux.
www.cantal-walking.com /volcanparc.html   (267 words)

  
 Auvergne Communication 63, objet publicitaire, marquage sérigraphié, communicaiton sur t-shirt, stylo, bagages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Auvergne communication en Auvergne, vente d' objet publicitaire à votre nom ou sans marquage.
Auvergne communication présente la papeterie : sont agenda rechargeable, conférencier A4, cartes de visite, agenda, calendrier bancaire, courrier Auvergne communication propose l' objet bagagerie : portefeuille, sac shopping, sac monobandoulière, malette de conérence, sac de sport, sac à main.
Auvergne communication décoration adhésive avec marquage vinyle pour voitures, marquage vinyle d' enseigne, et décoartion de vitirne.
www.auvergnecommunication.com   (221 words)

  
 Canteloube - Songs of the Auvergne - A Good-Music-Guide Review
Joseph Marie Canteloube was born in Annonay, central France, in 1879.
The area, known as the Auvergne, is known for its rich soil, its Massif Central, an ancient extinct volcano and its expanse of dense forests.
Its people are descendents from the Arvernes, a fiercely independent group of people who escaped to the area from the Romans in 120 AD.
www.good-music-guide.com /reviews/056_songs_auvergne.htm   (629 words)

  
 Dining in the Auvergne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Marvelous Recipes from the French Heartland his passionate testament to the foods and cuisine of his native Auvergne region in France, received the nation's highest publishing honor in the field of gastronomy with its selection in 2001 to receive the Prix La Mazille, awarded annually by the Salon International du Livre Gourmand of Perigueux.
Marvelous Recipes is a remarkable work both for the breadth and richness of the recipes presented and for the intimate perspective that Marcon provides on the relationship between his cuisine, his native Auvergne, and his fellow countrymen who supply his provender.
Recipes follow the natural order of the year, offering a bounty of appetizers, vegetables, fish and meat entrees and desserts suited to each of the four seasons.
www.dininginfrance.com /auvergne.htm   (394 words)

  
 FOCUS on FRANCE - The Auvergne, land of wide open spaces   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you are a lover of hang gliding or parapenting, you should fly over this region.
th and 12th century Christianity saw the birth of the romanesque Auvergne.
Go and see those churches perched on volcanic peaks, the magnificent polychrome works of art, the surprising mosaics of Mozac, the marquetry of volcanic rocks in Culhat, the beauty of the capitals, those tympanums of fl lava, pink or ochre granite...
www.focusmm.com /france/fr_re_20.htm   (312 words)

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