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Around ALTAMICA

The geographical position of ALTAMICA in Auvergne allows to reach quickly diverse places and activities.
So we can speak about what is really quite close : Cournon city, Clermont-ferrand city, "Zénith", "grande Halle" and "plateau de Gergovie".
But also what we can join quickly : puy-de-dôme, Vulcania, Sancy
or close : parc des volcans d'Auvergne, parc du livradois forez.
And more ....

Clermont-ferrand and Cournon cities

Clermont-ferrand With 160 000 inhabitants, the capital city of Auvergne shelters very beautiful Renaissance style houses. Notre-Dame-du-Port church is a masterpiece of the Romanesque art from Auvergne, and Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption cathedral, a very beautiful Gothic building.

Cournon d'Auvergne
Cournon-d'Auvergne, second city of Puy-de-Dôme ( 18 848 inhabitants), is Located 15 km from Clermont-Ferrand. Green city with natural zones, botanical path, fitness trail … Flowery City, followed by the river Allier, with lake, stadiums, runway, swimming pool, media library. Former village, wine grower (wine growers' houses in the old village, the oil-works), Romanic classified church (St-Martin church). Any businesses and services.

Zénith, grande halle d'Auvergne, plateau de gergovie

Zénith, grande halle d'Auvergne,
Freat site (100 hectare) in front of Volcanoes' park : building form of Volcano in front of "plateau de Gergovie", just a step from the Regional Volcanoes' park and the Livradois Forez Park.
plateau de gergovie is known as the place where took place the famous battle which set Vercingétorix against the troops of Julius Caesar. Vestiges of the Gallic activity are gradually brought to light there. Every year in October is organized on tray the demonstration " Cervolix ", the international gathering of kites.

Puy-de-dôme, Vulcania, le Sancy

The Puy de Dôme, Volcano of type péléen and symbol of the department reigns down from its 1465 metres over the chain of Volcanic hills and its 80 volcanoes.
Vulcania is a center of scientific culture around the volcanism. it's also an European Center of the volcanism. Located 15 km from Clermont-Ferrand Northwest and one block from Saint-Ours-les-Roches.
le Sancy. the Massif of Sancy abounds in strolls. On foot, by horse or still in mountain bike. All are occasion to admire the magnificent landscapes offered by this volcanic, born massif there is three million years...

le parc des volcans d'Auvergne

France’s “green lung”, Auvergne is the land of Wide-Open Spaces. Located in the heart of the Massif Central, today it is at the crossroads of several motorways: 3 hours from PARIS on the A71 motorway 2 hours from LYON on the A72 motorway BEZIERS, the A75 “La Méridienne” motorway (free) BORDEAUX, the A89 motorway (under construction) With is sprinkling of lakes and forests, Auvergne offers its visitors the largest group of volcanoes in Europe, Vulcania, the unique European Volcano Park, two Regional Nature Parks (the Auvergne Volcanoes and Livradois-Forez) more than 500 Romanesque churches, nearly 50 châteaux to visit along Historic Road of the Auvergne Châteaux and 10 spa towns which preserve the charms of the “Belle Époque” and are not to be missed. All along the tourist routes through the l’Allier, Cantal, Haute-Loire and Puy-de-Dôme, départements, the wealth and variety of the landscapes are perfect for many sport and leisure activities: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hang gliding, canoeing-kayaking, swimming, cross-country and downhill skiing or snow shoeing in winter. Auvergne also means delicious food and a fun, festive atmosphere in the friendly spirit of hospitality that is so typical of the Auvergnat people.

le Parc Livradois-Forez

the Livradois Natural Forest Park, in Auvergne, one of the most beautiful regions in the heart of France. A land of forests, lakes, castles and museums. It is a paradise for walking, hiking, donkey trekking, mountain biking, archery, horse and pony riding, water sports and skiing.