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

This culturally rich university town in France’s Auvergne region is set amid beautiful landscape, surrounded by volcanoes including the famous Puy-de-Dôme.

The one-time capital of the Duchy of Auvergne, Riom\'s center features historic architecture, centuries-old churches, and a Renaissance clock tower. 

The 5th Arrondissement of Paris is an area filled with bars, cafés, grand religious buildings and a museum of natural history.

This culturally rich university town in France’s Auvergne region is set amid beautiful landscape, surrounded by volcanoes including the famous Puy-de-Dôme.

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. 

Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.

Visit the town where Charles VIII of France was born and Leonardo da Vinci died. Explore lavish palaces and the fields and forests of the Loire Valley.

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.

This culturally rich university town in France’s Auvergne region is set amid beautiful landscape, surrounded by volcanoes including the famous Puy-de-Dôme.

Considered one of the Auvergne region’s best examples of Romanesque architecture, this magnificent church draws thousands of visitors each year.

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

Whether you want to relax in a park, drink from the springs or stroll through museums full of enchanting collections, this French city is for you. 

Admire historic and architectural marvels and visit one of the largest museums of modern art in Europe in the 3rd and 4th Arrondissements of Paris.

Appreciate Mediterranean beaches, Alpine skiing, fine wines and cheeses, and some of the world’s most celebrated cities in this Western European country.

See the best sites of Clermont-Ferrand from the summit of this urban park. Explore the stunning array of plants or stop for a picnic.

Crumbling ruins serve as a reminder of the imposing pentagonal fortress that once stood here, its moat-side mounds now a hotspot for sunbathers and picnickers.