I am going to the auvergne region of france this summer, what are the top ten things I should do?

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Bum Gravy.

1) Learn French.

Nos. 2 to 10) ask the locals in French about the best things to do.

I've always found that if you speak French when in France, even badly, they appreciate it.

All these daft stories you hear about French people not liking the English or not being friendly are spread by English people who speak loudly at foreign types.

I have always had a good time in France, partly from exploring, but mostly from meeting French people.

EspritDogs

Ok, I live in the Auvergne, so this one is fun!

1. Take a trip up to the top of Le Puy de Dome, a dormant volcano with a stunning view of the "chaine des Puys" a grouping of other dormant volcanos that looks like a moonscape.

2. Visit the Foret de Troncais, 11000 hectares of (mainly) oak forest, with walks, and swimming lakes.

3. Visit Bourbon L'archambault and take a tour of the thermal baths, the casino and the Forteresse. If you are here for the 14th July watch the fireworks at the Forteresse, it is a re-enactment of the revolution complete with music and lights.

4. Visit Chaudes-Aigues home of the hottest natural springs in Europe. Also the museum of GÃ©othermia which tells of the history.

5. Visit the fortified town of MarcolÃ¨s in the Cantal department. It has buildings from the 13th century and is a fascinating place to explore.

6. Visit the caves at St Nectaire "Les mystÃ¨res de Farges". There are loads of things to do here, including seeing how St Nectaire cheese is kept (A lot more interesting than it sounds, honest!)

7. Dine at the Auvergne's only 3 star michelin restaurant "Le Clos des Cimes" in St Bonnet le Froid.

8. Go Kayaking through the Gorges de L'Allier.

9. Follow the Route des MÃ©tiers (the trades road) with visits to loads of the local typical tradespeople
of the Livraidos Forest area. Based at St Gervais this is a list of about 35 different artisans, from Crystal works to Essential Oil makers.

10. Visit the Hautes-Chaumes moors area of the Livraidos Forest and see all the Auvergnes rare plants and animals, including carnivourous plants.

The Tinker

Hey reverend you ignorant c*nt, Id love to beat that red white and blue blood out of you. Yet again, along comes another dumb yank concreting that stereotype for the rest of ya . Youre devolutionising arent you Reverend like your monkey president, wanna banana?

Minervois75

Reverend you are an idiot. typical Yank, up his own arrrrrse

Ian is correct.

Invisible

Only thing I can say is vote Espritdo best answer as I totally agree with everything that this person said. For once the info is very good.

Rillifane

1) Visit the gardens of the Chateau de CordÃ¨s, designed by Le NÃ´tre
2) The Cathedral of Notre Dame at Le Puy. An example of Romanesque architecture, the massive cathedral of Notre Dame shows strong Byzantine and Arabic influences in both its construction and decoration.
3) The Garabit viaduct, one of the first constructions built by Gustave Eiffel.
4) The Bourbon l'Archambault chateau
5) The Roche chateau
6) The Parentignat chateau
7) Tour the various well preserved old towns including Charroux, Saint-Saturnin, Saint-Floret, Montpeyroux, Usson, Tournemire and Lavaudieu
8) Go to the Festival of Chaise Dieu (website: http://www.chaise-dieu.com/cgi-bin/index_en.php4)
9) Go to the World cultures Festival (website: http://www.gannat.com/gannat/en/festival.asp)
10) Visit Vulcania, a museum and exhibition concerning vocanoes (website: http://www.vulcania.com/)

Reverend Rene

#1....be prepared to be around men who are afraid of their own shadow, #2....stick your finger out whenever you drink tea, #3......get ready to hear alot of B.S. about their country, #4.....travel light,.....#56789 and 10.................get ready to get the hell out of the,re and go to a REAL COUNTRY,, THE GOOD 'OLE USA!!!!!!!!!!

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