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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Alpine peaks, great lakes, volcanic landscapes, vineyards, historic cities and some of France’s best outdoor country.

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A whole region to explore

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is one of France’s most geographically dramatic regions, stretching from the dormant volcanoes of the Massif Central to the high Alps, with the Rhône valley and great lakes between them.

Skiing, hiking, cycling and lake holidays sit alongside Lyon’s food culture, Ardèche gorges, Drôme villages, Auvergne spa towns and the vineyards of the Rhône and Beaujolais.

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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes at a glance

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Bretagne Normandie Hauts- de-France Île-de- France Grand Est Pays de la Loire Centre- Val de Loire Bourgogne- Franche-Comté Nouvelle- Aquitaine Auvergne- Rhône-Alpes Occitanie Provence-Alpes- Côte d’Azur Corse

French Alps

Mont Blanc, ski resorts, mountain villages and exceptional summer hiking.

Auvergne volcanoes

Open uplands, crater lakes, walking country and distinctive rural landscapes.

Lakes & gorges

Annecy, Bourget and the Ardèche offer swimming, watersports and spectacular scenery.

Food & cities

Lyon is a major gastronomic destination, with strong regional food traditions throughout the area.

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Places to stay in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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The departments of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Ain (0)

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Allier (0)

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Ardèche (0)

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Cantal (0)

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Drôme (0)

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Haute-Loire (0)

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Haute-Savoie (0)

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Isère (0)

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Loire (0)

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Puy-de-Dôme (0)

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Rhône (0)

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Savoie (0)

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Towns, coast & countryside

Places to explore in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Annecy

An old town of canals beside one of Europe’s most beautiful alpine lakes.

Chamonix & Mont Blanc

High-mountain scenery, cable cars, walking and winter sports beneath Western Europe’s highest summit.

Lyon

A major historic city celebrated for food, architecture and its position between Rhône and Saône.

Ardèche Gorges

Dramatic limestone scenery, canoeing and villages in the south of the region.

Puy de Dôme & Clermont-Ferrand

Volcanic landscapes and the main city of Auvergne.

Drôme Provençale

Lavender, hill villages and a southern atmosphere on the road towards Provence.

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What makes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes special

Explore the highlights

Use Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes as a base for scenic drives, markets, historic places and relaxed days outdoors.

Eat & drink locally

Markets, regional produce, cafés and restaurants make local food an easy part of the holiday.

Slow down & stay longer

Mix headline sights with smaller towns, villages and countryside away from the busiest routes.

Plan your stay

When to visit Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Spring

Fresh landscapes, comfortable sightseeing weather and a quieter pace.

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Summer

Long days, outdoor dining and the widest choice of seasonal activities.

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Autumn

Harvest colour, quieter roads and excellent conditions for touring.

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Winter

Atmospheric towns and landscapes, with seasonal opening hours in some rural areas.

Travel & getting around

Getting to & around Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Road and rail connections vary across the region; larger cities make useful gateways while a car gives the greatest flexibility for rural holiday homes and smaller places.

Plan journeys around the places you most want to visit and allow time for local roads, markets and scenic detours.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes at a glance Ain · Allier · Ardèche · Cantal · Drôme

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