With its exceptional natural sites, its historical and cultural heritage, Auvergne is a tourist hot spot. For sports enthusiasts, ramblers and lovers of old buildings, Auvergne is a land brimming with vitality to suit all.

Its cultural life is rich and varied, from the International Short Film Festival to the Éclats Theatre Festival, along with the Jazz en tête Festival and the Fête du Roi de l’oiseau or even the Cultures du Monde events.

 

Auvergne has also invested in major economy, culture and leisure-orientated amenities. In the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes, "Vulcania" proposes a spectacular, fun-packed and interactive discovery of the volcano world.
The Zénith arena and the Grande Halle d'Auvergne exhibition centre, accommodating 8,500 spectators, offer up-to-the-minute infrastructures adapted to all sorts of events.

Towns reputed for their water and restaurants
Specialised in well being, the water towns dotted throughout Auvergne boast top quality spas and hotels.
The region has 17 water towns, 11 of which with health resorts.
It is also well known for its fine dining with several Michelin star restaurants.