The mountains of France’s Massif Central dot the landscape in the Auvergne. This region in the center of France offers plenty for the outdoor enthusiast, a four-hour drive south from Paris. The lure of the Auvergne’s lakes and forests beckon hikers and anglers. The famous vistas offered by the Parc des Volcans and various historic …
“Comment voulez-vous gouverner un pays qui a deux cent quarante-six variétés de fromage?” “How can you govern a country which has two hundred and forty-six varieties of cheese?” — Charles de Gaulle It’s a hot August afternoon in Paris. I’m on my way up to my favorite ice cream stand on the Rue Mouffetard …
You may not be aware of this little known fact but the Auvergne is home to more great cheese than any other region of France. This unique volcanic landscape is home to no less than 5 Appellation d’Origine Controlee (A.O.C) cheeses. The principal cheeses are: Bleu D’Auvergne, Cantal, St. Nectaire, Fourme d’Ambert and Salers. …
The Auvergne is a region located in the heart of France – approximately 3 hours south of Paris and 3 hours from the south coast. The region is comprised of four departments – the Allier in the north, the Puy de Dôme in the centre, the Haute-Loire to the east and the Cantal in the …
You’ve been to the Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral, gazed up at the Eiffel Tower and the Arch of Triumph, taken a sightseeing cruise on the Seine River. Now you want to discover the lesser-known treasures of Paris — which is what we did on our latest visit to this fabulous city. John and I …