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Auvergne Region of France

The beautiful and central Auvergne region of France features the mountain scenery of the Massif Central, luxurious thermal spas and outstanding cuisine. It is centrally located in the middle of a triangle formed by the South of France, Loire Valley and Paris.
Saint-Flour in the Auvergne
Saint-Flour is tucked between two volcanic mountain regions in the Massif Central in France in the Haute Auvergne region, offering the traveller a chance to see the rural side of medieval France as well as the natural beauty of a volcanic landscape.
Saint-Flour Pictures
Saint-Flour's old town sits on the Auvergne's highest volcanic outcrop. It is surrounded by the mountainous landscape of the Mastif Central. At the top is a fine medieval village to visit. Take a picture tour of Saint-Flour.
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