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.
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Le Mans is a town in France best known for its annual 24 hour automobile race.
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Toulon is a medium size city (15th town of France) between Marseille and Nice. It is located in the west of French Riviera and in the southeast of Provence.
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Reims
Reims, the home of Champagne,is the principal city of Marne Champagnes (department 51.)It is a charming city, and one that the French hold dear to their hearts. It was the home of a Gothic Cathederal where the all the French kings were crowned. 80% destroyed in World War I, the town was extensively rebuilt in the 1920's in an Art Deco style.
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Reims is a city of the Champagne-Ardenne région of northern France, standing 144 km (89 miles) east-northeast of Paris. It was founded by the Gauls and became a major city during the period of the Roman Empire.
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PARIS — He's photographed Princess Diana in diamonds, Madonna in lingerie and top model Gisele Bundchen in the buff.
But celebrated French photographer Patrick Demarchelier says none of the hundreds of pop culture icons he's immortalized in his more than 30 years behind the lens can compare with his dog, whom he calls "the perfect model."
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