Watersports Auvergne Auvergne, being known as the "land of lakes and volcanoes" is rich with numerous water sports. Natural and artificial lakes are in use all year round for sporting activities. From fishing and swimming to water skiing and kayaking, there is no limit to what can be done. The spectacular Volcanoes that surround the lakes and rivers create the perfect background. The winter arrives and the lakes and rivers may freeze but the fun continues with lakes becoming ice rinks and waterfalls becoming climbing walls. Fishing even continues all year round as on lakes such as Lac du Guery fishermen drill holes in the ice to fish, giving a North Pole feel to the place.
There are, in all, twenty one different lakes and reservoirs where swimming is permitted. Lac Servière attracts many swimmers with its amazing surrounding forest and picturesque views. The more active of sporting is to be found along the main rivers, the Allier being the largest river in France, let alone Auvergne. Canoeing, kayaking, rafting and canyoning are all found on the rampant waters of the Allier, the Ardeche and Sornin rivers.
The fish to be caught are perch, trout, carp and salmon. There are close to twenty different lakes to fish in not to mention the Allier up which salmon swim from its beginning, 900kms distance, in the Atlantic Ocean.
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| 29/09/2011 Freedom of the city of London for ABTOF Member |
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| 07/12/2011 Winning article - Online |
The winning article from the online category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Sharron Livingston
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| 07/12/2011 Winning article - Magazines |
Winner of the magazine category of the French Travel Article of the Year awards, written by Eve Kerswill
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| 24/08/2011 Le Weekend 20 & 21 August 2011 |
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| 02/11/2010 Collection of Snippets from ABTOF members 1st Nov |
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Tour de France
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The Tour de France is the world's main cycle race. Started in 1903, it is a 23-day, 21-stage bicycle road race usually run over more than 3,500 kilometres (2,200 mi). The route, which varies from year to year, traces a circuit around most areas of
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L'Armistice
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| Armistice Day, which marks the symbolic end of the First World War in 1918. Those who perished during the two world wars are remembered during this ceremony. |
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Launch of Beaujolais Nouveau
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| The third Thursday in November is always a day to remember throughout France - but nowhere more so than in the wine-growing Rhone-Alpes region - as it marks the official tasting of the new season's Beaujolais Nouveau wines and legitimate excuse for knees-up. |
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Tasting Week - La Semaine du Goût
October (Annual)
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During this ever -popular gastronomic event, top chefs, restaurateurs and writers unite to teach and bring good taste, along with rich French gastronomic tradition, to the whole of France.
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France is known for its wonderful markets, but one of the best times of year to visit is during Christmas. There are several Christmas markets throughout
France, with wonderful handcrafted ornaments, gifts and food items. Plan your trip to visit the Christmas markets. Below is a list of some of the major markets:
Paris, Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Alsace, Brest, Clermont-Ferrand, Besancon, Orléans, Menton,
Lille, Montbéliard.
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