Center

Only 2 hours from Paris, you discover the central region with the Berry, the Sologne, the Touraine and the Bourbonnais, where the Kings of France chose to rest, where you can taste the charm of this magnificent region.

Departements : Cher, Loiret, Nièvre, Allier, Creuse, Indre, Indre et Loire, Loir et Cher.

Main towns : Bourges, Orléans, Nevers, Moulin, Guéret, Châteauroux, Tours, Blois

Airports : Bourges,Tours, Nevers, Blois, Orléans, Moulins, Châteauroux, Guéret

Train : Vendôme, Tours

The Sologne situated south of Orleans, alive with lakes, landes, woods, rivers, and wild animals. The Sologne is a paradise for hunting, fishing, the good life in pure harmony with nature. It was also the home of all the great Kings of France, and where they had built many of their chateaux.

Fortified town from the age of the Gauloises, strategic role in the war of 100 years, royalist town since 1100, town of art and culture, Bourges is proud of its historic monuments, the Palais Jacques Coeur, of its old streets and timbered houses. A masterpiece of gothic art, listed as a site of World Heritage by UNESCO since 1992, the cathedral of Saint-Etienne is unique by its architectural conception.

The Val de Loire also listed by UNESCO as of World Heritage importance, leads to the heart of a scenery, of a unique elegance from its edifices of natural stone. The Loire, the royal river, which opens the prestigious gates of many famous chateaux and monument : Chambord, Chenonceaux, Cheverney, Villandry, Sully, Azay-le-Rideau, Fontevraud...

ROYAL AND VOLCANIC LANDS

Rich by its history, and strength today, the Auvergne has always known how to maximise its particularities to its advantage. A regional identity that perpetuates a true tradition made of authenticity, openess and dynamism.

At the crossroads of North and Southern Europe, only a few hours from Paris, the central location of Clermont-Ferrand is one of its major advantages. Since the middle of the 20th century,the economy of Clermont Ferrand is strictly linked to the Michelin company, which has had a strong influence in the development of the town. The natural environment of the town is exceptional, neighbouring the Volcanic Parks of the Auvergne and Livradois Forez with the sights of Puy de Dome, Gergovie and Vulcania.

Through the ages from the X to XX centuries the Auvergnian chateaux are witness to their history by studying the constant change of their architecture. From the château fort to the palace of the Bourbon, from defensive moats to landscaped gardens, from loopholes to project arrows and musket balls to large windows to let light in, the chateaux of the Auvergne contain most of the architectural styles from the different ages, over more than 40 sites (Château de la Roche, Château de Ravel, Anjony, Parentignat, Aulteribe, Tournoel, Vollore, La Batisse...)