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Relaxing in the Massif Central

Itinerary in France

Day 1

Vichy
The queen of spa towns6:00

Day 2

Chouvigny Gorges
Canoe-kayaking, an excellent way of discovering this listed natural site!3:30
Queuille meander
A particularly photogenic natural site!30 min
Châtel-Guyon
Spa resort with old-world charm1:00

Day 3

Châtel-Guyon
Spa resort with old-world charm3:00
Volvic
Town of stone and water3:30

Day 4

Puy de Dôme volcano
The highest volcano in the Puys mountains, with an extraordinary panoramic view!1:30
Royat
Elegant spa resort near Clermont-Ferrand3:30
Clermont-Ferrand
Capital of the Auvergne region1:05

Day 5

Clermont-Ferrand
Capital of the Auvergne region4:55
Gergovie plateau
Site of the famous Battle of Gergovia between Vercingetorix and Julius Caesar1:30

Day 6

Saint-Saturnin
Romanesque church, medieval château and Renaissance fountain2:15
Aydat lake
A beautiful stretch of water known for its recreational activities3:30
Saint-Nectaire
A renowned gastronomic stopping point, this village also boasts a magnificent Romanesque church1:00

Day 7

Saint-Nectaire
A renowned gastronomic stopping point, this village also boasts a magnificent Romanesque church3:00
Pavin lake
A stunning crater lake1:15
Super Besse
Ski resort in the Sancy mountain area2:15

Day 8

Super Besse
Ski resort in the Sancy mountain area2:45
Puy de Sancy mountain
The highest peak in the Massif Central1:15
Le Mont-Dore
Both a spa resort and a winter sports resort!2:15

Day 9

Le Mont-Dore
Both a spa resort and a winter sports resort!4:45
La Bourboule
Spa resort with special focus on its natural environment and on children!2:10

Day 10

La Bourboule
Spa resort with special focus on its natural environment and on children!3:50
Salers
A superb medieval village in Haute-Auvergne1:30
Fontanges monolithic chapel
The only chapel of its kind, built into a volcanic rock30 min

Day 11

Tournemire and the Anjony Castles
In a beautiful Cantal village, a medieval fortress built by a companion of Joan of Arc1:30
The Mounts of Cantal
The Cantal Massif, Europe's largest stratovolcano, paradise for hikers and nature-lovers4:35

Day 12

The Mounts of Cantal
The Cantal Massif, Europe's largest stratovolcano, paradise for hikers and nature-lovers1:25
Murat
In the Alagnon Valley, a picturesque medieval town with a basaltic rock towering over it1:30
Chaudes-Aigues
The water at this Auvergne spa resort is the warmest in Europe!3:05

Day 13

Chaudes-Aigues
The water at this Auvergne spa resort is the warmest in Europe!55 min
Saint-Flour
Haute-Auvergne's historic capital2:00
Blesle
A charming medieval village in the Alagnon Valley1:30
Auzon
A charming medieval village renowned for its Romanesque church1:15

Day 14

Brioude Basilica
The biggest Romanesque church in Auvergne, a real treasure trove of colours1:00
Lavaudieu
A wonderful and charming Auvergne village!1:45
Lavoûte-Chilhac
A pretty village in the Allier Gorges made up of two neighbourhoods1:15
The Allier Gorges
Wild and unspoilt landscapes that are ideal for outdoor activities1:40

Day 15

The Allier Gorges
Wild and unspoilt landscapes that are ideal for outdoor activities2:20
La Chaise-Dieu Abbey
This old Benedictine abbey is a major religious heritage site in Auvergne1:15
Le Puy-en-Velay
Renowned for its lace, the capital of Haute-Loire is also known for its religious heritage1:00

Day 16

Le Puy-en-Velay
Renowned for its lace, the capital of Haute-Loire is also known for its religious heritage3:00
La Beaume Waterfall
Between Solignac-sur-Loire and Le Brignon, one of Auvergne's most impressive waterfalls!1:00
Lake Bouchet
A superb lake of volcanic origin with a Canadian feel1:45
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