Puy-de-Dome is a region rich in variety, combining mountains, lakes and forests, spas, medieval villages and fine chateaux.
To the west are the extinct volcanoes, the puys (volcanic peaks) of Monts Dore and Monts Dome, mountain country which offers wonderful opportunities for walking and climbing and riding. To the south east are Monts du Livradois and Monts du Forez, a wild and remote region, one of least populated areas of France. In between these extremes are the gentle valleys of the Allier and the Dore, a fertile land of orchards, vineyards and farms, called the Grand Limagne, limagne being the word for valley in the Auvergne.
The oldest geological mountain range in France and part of France's largest national park, the Parc Naturel Regional des Volcans d'Auvergne and the Parc Livradois-Forez. Ideal for sports enthusiasts. The Puy-de-Dome is also popular for Romanesque churches and medieval castles. The elegant spa town and Le Mont Dore adds yet another dimension. The capital of the department and the region is Clermont-Ferrand, a lively dynamic university town, home to the Michelin tyre and guidebook corporation.
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| 09/04/2010 ABTOF Conference delegate list |
A regularly updated lisiting on delegates booked for the Lille conference, 23rd-25th April
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| 09/04/2010 ABTOF Conference 2010 Programme |
The definitive programme for the Lille Conference, 23rd-25th April
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| 03/10/2008 Grasse's International Perfume museum reopens its doors |
After a four-year renovation project, Grasse's international perfume museum will reopen its door for business on 18 October.
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| 26/08/2008 Go Grand For a Massif French Ski Holiday |
Overlooked in the past in favour of more popular holiday spots such as Provence and Brittany, the rugged interior of France’s Grand Massif holds much appeal for tourists, whatever time of year you visit.
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| 22/12/2008 Portrayal of France in the travel sections of this weekend's national newspapers |
Ski, ski and more ski. Huge snowfalls in the Alps and Pyrenees mean ski conditions in France are the best for many, many years
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| Le Grand Déballage de Brocante - Flea Market |
| March |
Bordeaux - Gironde
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| One of France's largest flea markets, Bordeaux's Grand Déballage de Brocante, takes place four times a year. |
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| Festival du Boudin - The black pudding festival |
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Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne
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| The black pudding festival celebrates everything to do with the great blood sausage. |
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| ASP World Qualifying Series - Rip Curl Pro |
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Hossegor
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The Plage de la Graviere in Hossegor, one of the west coast's largest surf destinations, hosts the Rip Curl Pro, part of the ASP World Qualifying Series. The waves here are mostly beach…
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| Les Belles Champenoises d'Epoque - Vintage car fair |
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Reims, Marne
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Every year, vintage car enthousiasts from across France and further afield flock to Reims' Parc des Expositions for its vintage car fair. |
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| Tapis Rouge - The antiques festival |
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Lyon
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| On the first Thursday of October, a huge red carpet is rolled out down the Rue Auguste Comte, the antiques quarter in the heart of Lyon to celebrate the antiques festival. |
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Special Offers on Luxury Hotel Barge Holidays!
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Canvas Holidays - September from £199 per party
Enjoy 7 nights in a mobile home from £199 per party - inlcuding your Dover to Calais ferry crossing.
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VFB Holidays Wine Lovers River Cruise
5-night vintage river cruise along the Saone & Rhone rivers from £998pp. Departs 17 Oct 2010.
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1 bed apts in Cavalaire, French Riviera
1 bed apts in Cavalaire, pool and attractive grounds, 750m from beach & shops, w/c 21/8/10 - £872
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Mobile Homes in South Brittany
Pleasant parc, with pool including slide & kids club only 1000m to beach and near La Trinite sur Mer
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P&V Port Bourgenay Holiday Village
PV Holidays multi-activity car free holiday centre, in the Vendee. Acqua centre and free kids clubs
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Friendly hotels, great fun for children, lovely flat river, superb cuisine.
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