The Auvergne is the volcanic heart of
France and takes up most of the central plateau of the Massif
Central.
Puy en Velay with its lava peaks is an interesting sight
and massive craters dominate the landscape of Puy de Dôme.
Clermont-Ferrand is the commercial centre
of Auvergne and has distinctive black buildings made from
volcanic rock.
Vichy is a major spa town although its name is still
associated with Word War Two.
Holiday rentals, gites, farmhouses and
houses for rent in Puy de Dome
Puy de Dome contains the
famous extinct volcanoes, which are now known for their spring
water, lakes, rivers and thick forests.
Sitting in the heart of the
Massive Central, Puy de Dome is a mainly agricultural area
famous for cheeses such as Mont d'Or.
Puy de Dome boasts the oldest geological mountain range in
France and part of France's largest national park, the Parc
Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne. It is ideal for
sports enthusiasts and is also known for Romanesque churches
and medieval castles.
Holiday rentals,
gites, farmhouses and houses for rent in Allier
Allier is named after the
Allier River and is the most northern of the Auvergne
departments.
Allier is known for its
varied landscape which changes from oak forests in the north
east to vineyards of Saint-Pourcinois at its centre. The
Sioule gorges to the south and the Bourbonnaise Mountains to
the south east reach heights of 1287m in the Puy de Montoncel.
Overlooking the Vézère Valley, this
13th century château is set in 12 acres of carefully maintained
grounds. Offering a high level of comfort and service, the Château
de Castel Novel also boasts a superb gourmet restaurant serving
traditional and regional delicacies. Only ten minutes from Brive,
this is a highly recommended hotel for a most pleasant break in this
delightful region
Villa du Chateau de la Jaubertie,
Dordogne
An opportunity to stay in the grounds
of a magnificent 16th century château. Guests are free to wander at
ease through its 75 hectares of land, of which 55 hectares are
vineyards. The villa itself is spacious and simply furnished,
with an impressive stone fireplace in the lounge and wood offered to
you during your stay for cosy nights with an open fire
Villa Montagnac
Dordonge
With a private pool, this villa can
sleep four in two bedrooms. Montagnac is a high quality property,
set in a tranquil and verdant valley, within easy reach of Bergerac.
The interior is cosy and comfortable with a carefully designed open
plan layout, ideal for a family.
Chateau des Reynats
Dordogne
Situated just outside Périgueux, this
19th century château offers deluxe rooms and individually decorated
suites (some of which may be used as family rooms). Each of the
stylish standard rooms is located in the separate Orangerie annexe
building, approximately 35m away from the château
Chateau de Sanse
Dordogne
Situated in beautiful rolling
countryside with close proximity to both Bergerac and Bordeaux
airports, Château de Sanse is well placed for discovering a region
famous for its fine wines and picturesque towns such as St Emilion.
This 17th century building has been restored to the highest
standards, to create a delightful hotel with a warm atmosphere.
*Cabane Mauve sleeps 4 2 Bedroom
*River Dordogne 3km * Shared pool *Ideal for families or a group of
friends * Countryside location
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Continental Bordeaux
At this charming historical hotel,
the building dating from the 18th century, our customers are
allocated good standard en-suite rooms with minibar, hairdryer,
air-conditioning, TV and phone.
