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	Auvergne (Traditional province, France)
		Auvergne is Arvernia, the country of the Arvernes, Vercingétorix's tribe.
		The Land of Auvergne, except the county of Clermont, was conquered by king of France Philippe-Auguste in 1213 and granted as his apanage to Alphonse de Poitou, brother of Louis IX (Saint Louis).
		The counties of Auvergne and Clermont were incorporated to the royal domain in 1610, as was the dauphiné of Auvergne in 1693.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/fr-av.html (411 words)

	Auvergne - LoveToKnow 1911
		AUVERGNE, formerly a province of France, corresponding to the departments of Cantal and Puy-de-Dome, with the arrondissement of Brioude in Haute-Loire.
		Auvergne was the seat of a separate countship before the end of the 8th century; the first hereditary count was William the Pious (886).
		The administration of the royal province of Auvergne was organized under Louis XIV.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Auvergne (458 words)

	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.
		In 475, the Romans ceded Auvergne to the Visigoths.
		The former was built in the period 1080-1120 at Toulouse, in the region and former province of Languedoc in southern France.
	www.french-at-a-touch.com /French_Regions/Auvergne/auvergne_3.htm (1566 words)

	Auvergne
		Auvergne is an administrative région of central France, consisting of the départements of Puy-de-Dôme, Cantal, Haute-Loire and Allier.
		In 1790, the historical province was divided into the modern-day départements, although Haute-Loire and Allier also include some land from the historical provinces of Bourbonnais[?], Lyonnais[?] and Languedoc.
		The principal town of Auvergne is Clermont-Ferrand, along with the industrial towns of Saint Étienne[?] and Limoges.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/au/Auvergne.html (170 words)

	Province of Auvergne France
		Auvergne is one of the régions of France.
		It is important to note that the current administrative région of Auvergne is larger than the historical province of Auvergne, and includes provinces and areas that historically were not part of Auvergne.
		If so, then the Auvergne région is made up of the provinces of Auvergne, Bourbonnais, and parts of Languedoc and Lyonnais.
	www.southbrittanycottage.com /france_Auvergne.htm (207 words)

	Auvergne travel guide - Wikitravel
		A large part of the Auvergne region is covered by the volcanic Massif Central mountain range, a region of vast green open spaces, dotted with lakes, forests and extinct volcanoes, plus some of the best hiking territory to be found in France.
		One of France\\\\\\\'s hidden treasures, the Auvergne is a region of hills and mountains, valleys, forests and rivers.
		While the northern end of the province includes the plains of the Loire and Allier valleys towards the low-lying Centre of France, most of the southern part of the region is hilly or mountainous, with large stretches of land lying at over 1000 metres (over 3000 ft).
	wikitravel.org /en/Auvergne (483 words)

	Auvergne - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		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.
		Another world: Jo Sargent visits the Auvergne, France, and discovers a region distinct from the rest of the country.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-auvergne.html (278 words)

	Auvergne (Traditional province, France)
		Auvergne is of course Arvernia, the country of the Arvernes, Vercingétorix's tribe.
		The Land of Auvergne, except the County of Clermont, was conquered by King of France Philippe-Auguste in 1213 and granted as his apanage to Alphonse of Poitou, brother of Louis IX (Saint-Louis).
		In 1531, King François I confiscated all the domains owned by the Constable of Bourbon, who had betrayed France for Austria The Counties of Auvergne and Clermont were incorporated to the royal domain in 1610, as was the Dauphiné of Auvergne in 1693.
	www.hampshireflag.co.uk /world-flags/allflags/fr-av.html (478 words)

	In central France, ancient Auvergne seems lost in time
		My reason for visiting the province, which in outline resembles a woman's torso, was to experience the birthplace of Gen. Gilbert Lafayette, a hero of the American and French revolutions.
		Auvergne also has in towns large and small 250 Romanesque churches with their distinctive style of Roman arches, side chapels and crypts.
		Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne's capital, rises on a hill dominated by the Basilica of Notre Dame du Port, built with carved fl volcanic stone.
	www.postgazette.com /travel/20030803auvergne0803fnp3.asp (1104 words)

	Holiday Auvergne
		The Auvergne is a picturesque province with volcanic landscapes, a rich, cultural heritage as well as a number of leisure activities.
		The Auvergne is characterized by the 200 km long mountain range Massif Central and its volcanic highland with extincted volcanoes and 80 triangle mountain peaks.
		As the province is rich in geothermal springs with a temperature of up to 82 degrees centigrade, it is very popular to receive f.x.
	www.sologstrand.com /holiday-france/auvergne.htm (872 words)

	Auvergne is an administrative région of central France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Auvergne is an administrative région of central France, consisting of the departments of Puy-de-Dôme, Cantal, Haute-Loire and Allier.
		Auvergne was also historically a province of France, deriving its name from Averni, a Gallic tribe who once occupied the area.
		In 1790, the historical province was divided into the modern-day departments, although Haute-Loire and Allier also include some land from the historical provinces of Bourbonnais, Lyonnais and Languedoc.
	home.comcast.net /~desilva22/Auvergne.htm (100 words)

	Auvergne (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Comments: Auvergne, which is about 200 miles southeast of Paris, was originally the home of the Averni, noblest of the Gallic tribes, whose greatest chief was Vercingetorix, subdued by Caesar in 52 B.C. Overrun by the Burgundians in the 5th century, the Auvergne was eventually incorporated into the Frankish Kingdom.
		After the death of Charlemagne it was for a time disputed between Lothringia and France, until firmly incorporated in the latter by Charles the Bold in 870.
		The province forms part of the Archdiocese of Bourges.
	www.hyw.com /hywdocs/Fiefs/AUVERGNE.HTM (132 words)

	Cantal - LoveToKnow 1911
		CANTAL, a department of central France, formed from Haute-Auvergne, the southern portion of the old province of Auvergne.
		The inhabitants are simple and primitive and accustomed to live on the scantiest fare.
		Many of them migrate for part of the year to Paris and the provinces, where they engage in the humblest occupations.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Cantal (637 words)

	Quality holiday and vacation rental properties in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region in France. With listings ...
		The Monts du Cantal is the oldest and largest of the major volcanic centers of the Massif Central in Auvergne, and the largest volcano by area in Europe.
		It was created from part of the former province of Auvergne.
		The Cantal, the southern part of the Auvergne Volcanoes National Park, is a relatively unknown part of the Massif Central in France.
	www.qualitypropertiestorentinfrance.com /cantal_information.aspx (494 words)

	Recent Acquisitions-18th Century Judicial
		AUVERGNE — RÈGLEMENT fait par le Roi, sur la formation & la composition des Assemblées qui auront lieu dans la province d’Auvergne, en vertu de l’Édit portant création des Assemblées provinciales.
		During the years of its existence, the ‘Assemblée’ made important decisions: the ‘corvée’ was abolished and in this respect Berri became an example for other provinces; improvement of waterways, extensively dealt with in the proceedings, was promoted because of the high costs of transport on land; Turgot’s doctrine of ‘liberté du travail’ was adopted.
		This mémoire treats the jurisdictional crisis that preceded the establishment of the Assemblée in Bretagne.
	www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/hasrg/frnit/judicial/itemized3.html (4547 words)

	Teilhard de Chardin - Biography
		He was the fourth of the couple's eleven children and was born at the family estate of Sarcenat near the twin cities of Clermont-Ferrand in the ancient province of Auvergne.
		Sarcenat in Auvergne gave me my first taste of the joys of discovery to Auvergne I owe my most precious possessions: a collection of pebbles and rocks still to be found there, where I lived.
		Auvergne gave forth a surprising variety of stones amethyst, citrine, and chalcedony just to name a few with which to augment his youthful search for a permanent reality.
	www.teilharddechardin.org /biography.html (5072 words)

	Languedoc (Traditional province, France)
		In 27 BP, the provinces were reorganized and Narbo became the capital city of the Provincia Narbonensis, the richest province in Gaul.
		The province was divided in pagi (later counties), including civitae (administrative cities), vici (rural centers), and villae (estates).
		Velay was part of Auvergne, then incorporated to the County of Toulouse.
	flagspot.net /flags/fr-lr.html (1930 words)

	Province of Auvergne, France
		The northern part of the Allier department comprises an area which was once the ancient province of Bourbonnais, perhaps best known for the long-lived dynasty of Bourbon kings named after its castle.
		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)

	Rip : about cultural heritage \| Antimoon Forum
		Celtic (Gaulish) was actually spoken in the provence of Auvergne until the seventh century A.D. when it succumbed to the regional Romance language, Provencal.
		Although Auvergne was briefly occupied by Arab Muslims in the early eighth century, they were'nt really there long enough to father many children.
		Auvergne is not a province, province is all.
	www.antimoon.com /forum/posts/6254.htm (1695 words)

	Paradox Interactive Forums - Auvergne
		The map is far from accurate but I firmly believe that no good comes from finding out that the CB you have on Auvergne does not allow you to declare war on the state that occupies the province of Auvergne.
		Charles I. Duke of Auvergne and Bourbon 1434-1456.
		With the others, particularly Auvergne and Bourbonnais, it looks like not having them as a part of France is hurting a lot at the start, especially with the new set-up, which seems to have over half of France occupied by the English and Burgundy.
	www.europa-universalis.com /forum/showthread.php?t=87448 (4600 words)

	Auvergne (province) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This article is about the historical county and province of Auvergne.
		Auvergne is the birthplace of world champion gymnast Grace Barlow
		Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette, (1757-1834), born in Auvergne, a national hero in both France and the United States for his roles in the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolution.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Auvergne_(province) (410 words)

	Auvergne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Auvergne (province), the historical independent county and later French province
		Auvergne (région), the modern-day administrative région, larger than the historical province of Auvergne, as it includes other provinces which historically were not part of Auvergne
		This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Auvergne (98 words)

	High College of Journalism Media Plan
		Creation of joint master’s studies in 2010 was proposed, in line with the principles of the Bologna Declaration, in order to improve the quality of journalism studies.
		Christiane Laïdouni, Regional Councilor of Auvergne Province, will hold a joint press conference on Thursday, January 26, 2006, on the occasion of a visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina by a delegation of the Auvergne Regional Council.
		Auvergne Province has provided financial support to Media Plan Institute, i.e.
	www.skolanovinarstva.ba /en (425 words)

	Clearharmony - Falundafa in Europe
		On September 25th, 2006, a 'Truthfulness Compassion Tolerance Art Exhibition” was held in Ceyrat, a city in the Auvergne province in central France.
		La Montagne (the largest newspaper in the Auvergne), The Ceyrat Infos (a local newspaper in Ceyrat) and The Info (a free newspaper with a circulation volume as high as 200,000 across the Auvergne) all carried reports about the art exhibition before the grand opening.
		Wang Jiping, a 38 year-old practitioner from Tongzhou City, Jiangsu Province, was arrested and forcibly sent to a brainwashing class held at Fangqiang Farm in Tongzhou City, Jiangsu Province, in November 2000 when she was giving out Falun Gong materials exposing the persecution.
	www.clearharmony.net /daily/200610/20061005_zip.html (8507 words)

	The Chief of the Arverni.
		But they had become borderers upon the Roman dominions, and there was little chance that they would not be absorbed; the tribes of Provence, the first Roman province, were already conquered, others were in alliance with Rome, and some had called in the Romans to help them fight their battles.
		There is no occasion to describe the seven years' war by which Julius Cæsar added Gaul to the provinces claimed by Rome, and when he visited Britain; such conquests are far from being Golden Deeds, but are far worthier of the iron age.
		Vercingetorix himself had become the property of the great man from whom alone we know of his deeds; who could perceive his generous spirit and high qualities as a general, nay, who honoured the self-devotion by which he endeavoured to save his countrymen.
	digital.library.upenn.edu /women/yonge/deeds/chief.html (1855 words)

	University of Oklahoma \|\| College of Engineering
		Clermont-Ferrand is the capital city of the province of Auvergne in south-central France.
		The geography of this region is dominated by a large chain of impressive extinct volcanoes as well as numerous lakes.
		The people of Auvergne are known for being exceptionally friendly.
	www.cems.ou.edu /undergrad/international.htm (360 words)

	Volcanoes of the Auvergne
		But if you also enjoy visiting Earth's natural monuments, try venturing inland to see the volcanoes of France's less familiar province, Auvergne.
		From Paris, drive three and a half hours along the A 71 to Clermont-Ferrand, the region's central city, or hop on one of Paris' speedy trains.
		Visit the amphitheater to see a 3-D movie before checking out the hi-tech displays that use computer screens and animations to explain the dynamics of volcanoes in France, around the world and even on Mars.
	www.gites-in-vendee.com /auvergne_volcanoes.htm (470 words)

	Anthropology
		This film takes us to a remote part of Yunan province in China where the Lisu people have lived for generations in a village carved out of a steep mountain gorge, cheerily battling the elements to go about their daily tasks.
		This is a portrait of a country family in the Auvergne province who typify how the traditions are slowly fading away in the face of modern life.
		This BBC film takes us to the heart of rural China, where one woman about to have her third child is in trouble with the family planning officials, and another excitedly plans for her traditional wedding.
	www.filmakers.com /Anthropology.htm (4446 words)

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