Auvergne & Limousin travel

Travelling in Auvergne and Limousin takes you to the heart of France – not only to its geographical centre, but also to one of the country’s green lungs. Primarily agricultural, the Limousin lands cover part of the Massif Central, spanning the Creuse, Corrèze and Haute-Vienne regions. They evoke the pastures dotted with red cows, the Millevaches plateau, Lake Vassivière, as well as renowned craftsmanship – Limoges porcelain, Aubusson tapestries and Tulle lace. And Limoges, the “capital”, which has transformed into a welcoming student city. As for Auvergne, it is more widely known for its volcanoes and mountains with bald peaks. The Chaîne des Puys, the Cantal mountains, the spa town of Vichy, surprising Clermont-Ferrand, and even a handful of ski resorts: synonymous with fresh air and unspoiled nature, Auvergne stands out as a truly green destination. Not to mention the restaurants in these regions, which showcase a rich terroir through cuisine that is sometimes generous and rustic, at other times surprisingly refined and sophisticated. Read more