Large Holiday Gites and Villas Auvergne

Filled with mountains and valleys, rivers and forests Auvergne is one of France’s hidden treasures. It is one of those places where life seems to move at a much slower place, and holiday accommodation in Auvergne is a place in which to relax. There are plenty of villas in Auvergne that offer stunning and inspiring views to their guests and make this a wonderful place to be.

The Region

The mountains here form the backbone of the Massif Central range and are part of the biggest area of volcanic activity in Europe. The volcanoes here lie dormant as they have done for a very long time, however they are still very much active deep in the earth as the hot springs of the region will attest to. Holiday rentals in Auvergne make a great place to stay while you explore this amazing landscape. This is an area of small towns and villages so you may be hard pressed to find any apartments in Auvergne, though you may have more luck in the areas central hub, Clermont Ferrand.

Attractions

The region is rich in castles waiting to be explored as well as some historic churches. More modern attractions like the safari Park offer an entertaining day for the whole family to enjoy, as well as the volcano oriented theme park. The pretty Auvergne villas make excellent family accommodation with lots of room for everyone to relax in their own space. The landscape here lends itself to outdoor pursuits and rafting and kayaking are very popular in this region, as well as mountain biking and trekking. For more in the way of culture take a trip to Clermont Ferrand and explore what is there. This is a beautiful part of France and holiday homes in Auvergne are a great way to make the most of it.