Located at the heart of France’s hexagonal territory, Auvergne is a sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys. Unlike the Alps to the east or the Pyrénées to the southwest, its highest peaks reach only 6,000 feet above sea level and are free of snow in summer. The local authorities? efforts to safeguard the environment have made Auvergne one of the last protected zones in Europe.
Before going to Auvergne, familiarize yourself with its history and its gastronomy.
10 minutes from the Futuroscope Park, 50 km from the Loire châteaux, and near the vast atlantic beaches, the Hôtel Moderne la Charmille is a famous stopover thanks to Christian Proust’s imaginative and inventive cuisine. A grill is also available for simpler meals. Near the Saint […]
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0 Read MoreFrance as we love it! Grandiose architecture, breathtaking furniture, exuberant but really charming hosts! This splendid Renaissance style château in the heart of the Loire Valley was first built by King François 1er. Descendants of the ‘Broglie’ family will warmly welcome you in their princely retreat […]
0 Read MoreElegant 13th century residence in the heart of nature. Flower gardens and a river with trouts. Antique furniture. Terrace by the water for dining in summer, fireplace in the restaurant and salons in winter.
0 Read MoreThe Logis Saint-Martin is a 17th Century manor house and illuminated by the Poitou ligh and nestles in the Poitou countryside, close to a cool stream which borders its grounds. It has kept a spirit of nobility from its past which is an essential element of […]
0 Read MoreHostellerie du Grand Saint-Antoine was renovated in 1998 and is situated in the centre of Albi in a quiet street. Classed 4 stars it is built around a large flourishing garden, it has 44 very comfortable rooms with air conditioning. Their personalised decorations and furniture accentuate […]
0 Read MoreThis magnificent 13th century residence, former home of Raymond VII, count of Toulouse, is located in one of France’s most beautiful mediaeval villages. Rooms are decorated with period furniture. Taste the Chef’s wild strawberry gratin. The wine cellar boasts over 1000 different wines. CLOSING DATES: from […]
0 Read MoreAt the heart of the area’s leading attractions : a few minutes from Poitiers and its Roman treasures, from the Futuroscope which will take you into the next millenium, and the leisure park at St. Cyr where it’s possible to play golf or even go gliding… […]
0 Read MoreThis property is situated in the South of Biarritz, where the Atlantic Ocean opens the horizon to the Pyrénées. The property is decorated with trees and bushes of different scents, and aromas : mimosas, rhododendron, camelias, and many of other species greet us in this garden […]
0 Read MoreThis attractive, modern building, whose architecture is greatly inspired by regional traditions, looks out over the Pyrenees from its gardens and lawns. Inside, you enter a world of natural conviviality, elegance and comfort. All rooms have character (some with water therapy equipment), satellite TV, soudproofed, bar […]
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