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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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What to do ?

When to go?

In general, autumn is cool and wet. If temperatures are still mild in October, they are gradually falling and are cold in December. Precipitation is moderate in October and significant the rest of the season. In spring, temperatures rise gradually, they are mild in May and warm in June, so it is the ideal time to visit this region and enjoy its beautiful scenery.

 

A favorite destination for lovers of mountainous landscapes and outdoor recreation, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and its exceptional natural heritage are a paradise for hikers lovers of large protected areas and sports enthusiasts thrilled with thrills. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is also rich in a remarkable built heritage. Its fortified castles, Romanesque churches, typical villages and towns with an important architectural and cultural heritage. To the south of Lyon, on both sides of the Rhone valley, two major tourist destinations are revealed: the Drôme on one side, with its charming villages, its gentle hills, its lavender fields and its mountainous terrain , the Ardèche on the other, with its famous gorges prized by kayakers, villages of character, volcanic sites, medieval castles and superb panoramas.

Discover the volcanoes of Auvergnes at the wheel of an old car

 

Road-Book in hand, you have left in the heart of the Chaîne des Puys for a breath of fresh air in the Auvergne. You will discover the great landmarks of our beautiful region: Puy-de-Dôme, Vulcania or panorama of Clermont-Ferrand ...

But on the bend of small pleasant roads, you will go to meet other treasures a stone's throw from the regional capital! A beautiful relaxing day as we love them...

 

Baptism of Hot Air Balloon

 

Come and discover a baptism of Montgolfière on the Lyon region. Unforgettable panorama and a magical moment in perspective.

The service lasts about 4 hours with a wine tasting at the end of an excellent wine estate as well as a plate of charcuterie.

 

Baptism in a sled dog

Unusual, original, unforgettable ... many terms can be used to qualify this activity out of the common. Get ready to live emotionally exciting times as meeting these sled dogs (Husky or Malamute) will not leave you indifferent.

The inevitable

Lake of Annecy

Where to eat ?

The gourmet restaurant "Le Carrousel" invites you to discover Provençal-style of cooking, ideal for a one-on-one dinner, a business meal or a family meeting

Against the Grain is a restaurant and cafe that offers vegetarian and vegan cooking, while being very greedy and rich in flavors. Here everything is homemade: soups, wraps, sandwiches, sushi, risotto, cheesecake, coockies ... The meals are nicely presented on the plate. The coffee is also excellent!

Where to sleep ?

Take altitude and come to a stop in this wooden house nestled in a place full of greenery at the foot of the highest point of the Monts du Lyonnais (937 m) and only 35 minutes from Lyon.

We will welcome you to discover the tranquillity of our guest rooms and our caravan, taste the warm atmosphere of our host table.

In the heart of the Alpes, on the heights of the ski resort of La Plagne, enter another world! Have you ever dream to travel in Lapland or in Greenland? Let yourself be wrapped of magic during a stay in igloo. Comfort and sweetness will be there to make you live an atypical moment which will show itself romantic, funny and very certainly unusual !

You have an appointment with nature! The Chalet des Gentianes welcomes you in its lodgings and unusual lodges, all equipped, for an exotic stay in the heart of the natural park of Livradois Forez.

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