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Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Vacation in a lakeside town in the French Alps where you can pursue a range of outdoor activities year-round.

Dine in fine restaurants, admire extravagant yachts and sports cars, or duck into the famous Monte Carlo Casino for a high-stakes game of blackjack.

On the French-German border, this neighborhood is notable for its varied architectural styles and sprawling forested parks. 

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

A stunning coastline, thriving café culture and 26 centuries of history makes this port city in the South of France the perfect year-round escape. 

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Appreciate some of the finest views of Nice from this ruined citadel, which is rich in history and now features a beautiful park.

Swim in this very clean lake in the picturesque valley of the Rhône-Alpes region.

Although it’s not the Auvergne region’s highest summit, this dormant lava dome is its most iconic. Join the thousands of hikers who visit every year.

Ride a historic funicular railway up the side of a mountain for stunning views of the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, framed by the Pyrenees. 

Vacation in a lakeside town in the French Alps where you can pursue a range of outdoor activities year-round.

Fly down the thrilling slopes and enjoy awe-inspiring views at a resort that is a part of the famous Three Valleys ski network.

Encounter the fun and elegant features dotted around this large urban park and feed the ducks and swans in the pond.

Vacation in a lakeside town in the French Alps where you can pursue a range of outdoor activities year-round.

Lavender fields and rolling hills may symbolize this region, but the area’s Mediterranean coast and French Alps are just as worthy of a visit.