The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (ARA), located in the southeastern quarter of France, is made up of 12 departments:
Ain, Allier, Ardèche, Cantal, Drôme, Isère, Loire, Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Dôme, Rhône, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie.
This stunning region spans nearly 70,000 km², or 13% of the French territory. To give you a sense of scale, that’s roughly the size of Ireland!
While Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is the second most populous region in France after Île-de-France, its territory is far from fully habitable because it is also the
most mountainous region of the Hexagon! Its landscape blends high-density urban areas (such as the Lyon metropolitan area) with
sparsely or very sparsely populated rural and mountainous zones.
Map of the region Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is a prime destination for mountain enthusiasts, offering breathtaking landscapes, majestic volcanoes, stunning gorges, and invigorating hiking trails. .
This region of France is adorned with 12 protected natural parks, including La Chartreuse, Les Écrins, the Mont-Blanc massif, the Parc National de la Vanoise, the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d’Auvergne and Lake Annecy.
Immerse yourself in its remarkable and rich heritage of castles, Romanesque churches and charming villages frozen in time. Explore vibrant cities such as Lyon, Le-Puy-en-Velay, Annecy, and Clermont-Ferrand.
The Puy-enVelay in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region
Visiting the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region means discovering the culinary delights of Lyon, marveling at the grandeur of the Alps and Mont-Blanc, or losing yourself in the romantic vistas of Annecy. A journey to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region promises an authentic and fulfilling experience, celebrating nature’s wonders and the joy of simple pleasures!
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