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Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Dine in fine restaurants, admire extravagant yachts and sports cars, or duck into the famous Monte Carlo Casino for a high-stakes game of blackjack.

Get a close look at a vast array of marine life at this striking museum, which seems to have been carved out of the cliff face.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Get a taste for Lourdes through its eclectic array of honeys, jams, wines and cheeses in this quaint covered market.

Cannes is host of a world-famous film festival and is known for its beaches, luxury hotels and glamorous visitors.

In the center of Clermont-Ferrand is a green space perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of the streets. Relax here with a book after a hearty lunch. 

On the French-German border, this neighborhood is notable for its varied architectural styles and sprawling forested parks.