Auvergne is one of the 26 French regions, which was created through volcanic activity more than 30 million years ago. The surface is mountainous Auvergne and therefore full of hills and highlands, but also incredibly green and tourist photogenic. Auvergne region is situated right in the middle of France, near Vichy.
Region Auvergne, or county is named after the legendary tribe Arverni that this territory for many years resisted the Romans, took place here as the battle against Julius Caesar. Auvergne included under the domination of Visigoths and later the Franks. The French monarchy, the Auvergne joined to the late 17th century.
The county is considered one of the poorest regions throughout France. The main source of income here is the tourism and agriculture. The Auvergne is produced as delicious French cheeses.
Auvergne after the Alps and the Pyrenees up lying areas in France. If you like adventure and family trips, for example, go into the local volcanic park, which vividly reminded of all his knowledge of natural history but a fun way, or visit the local high volcanic Puy de Dôme, which dates from the Tertiary. At its here come and passionate athletes. For the climbers are prepared special rocks, covered bicycle paths and tourists may have charmed the local beauty, totally unique nature.
