Don't Neglect Cantal in the Auvergne

One of the forgotten regions is the Auvergne, and the department of Cantal is a very attractive area to visit. Property in the Auvergne is cheap too. YourFrenchHolidays.com are featuring the Cantal department. Here is an extract to whet your appetite ...

Take a trip to Cantal, the tranquil and stunningly beautiful department in the heart of the volcanic Auvergne region of central France, and you will experience the rugged great outdoors, with some of the finest scenery in France.

Here’s what you can do while you are there, from outdoor activities to historic sites and towns to explore.

There is an eclectic abundance of fine paysages to enjoy, from the striking gorges of Lot and Truyère to the wooded areas of La Châtaigneraie and Aubrac’s wild moorland.

The Monts du Cantal form a major part of the Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d’Auvergne and in Cantal you will find the iconic Puy Mary – standing at an impressive 1,787 metres altitude! It’s little wonder that here on these huge ridges you will find paragliders and hang-gliders leaping into the unknown for a serene flight to remember. Brave visitors to the region can try their arm at this exhilarating adrenaline rush.

For those that prefer to have at least some contact with solid ground, this is a perfect region to enjoy some mountain bike trails. There are endless routes to navigate, with the Ligue Régionale d'Auvergne de Cyclotourisme organizing round trips of more sedate cyclo-touring across the whole of the Auvergne, including a 260-mile long excursion around Cantal.

Hikers will have no limit to the kind of walks they embark upon – with huge valleys, nature parks and even riverside and lakeside jaunts to choose from. You can even trek up the Puy Mary itself – if you are well stocked with snacks and drinks! Talking of which, the region’s cooked meats and cheeses will be found on many a menu and offer serious sustenance for the active after a hard day’s fresh air!

Full article and lovely photos: French Holiday Ideas | Discover the Cantal in the Auvergne

More Resources:
Auvergne Tourism
Cantal Tourism

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