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Massif Central

#1640 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Massif Central
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Local name: Massif central Area: 32818.62 mi²Maximum elevation: 6188 ftCoordinates: 45°46'30"N, 2°58'0"E
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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Day trips

Massif Central – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple de Mercure, Puy de Dôme, Le Grand Suchet, Le Petit Suchet.

  • temple de mercure orcines~1310 ftSW
    Temple, Ancient Roman architecture

    Temple de Mercure, Orcines

    7 min walk • Rising from the volcanic landscape of the Auvergne region, the Temple de Mercure at Puy de Dôme in Orcines, France, is a historical gem that beckons the modern traveler. This ancient Roman temple was dedicated to Mercury, the messenger of the gods, and its remnants...

  • puy de dome orcines~1050 ftSW
    Volcano with trails, train and paragliding

    Puy de Dôme, Orcines

    6 min walk • The Puy de Dôme is a majestic natural wonder that stands proudly in the Auvergne region of central France, near the city of Orcines. This ancient lava dome, which is the lead figure among the chain of volcanoes known as the Chaîne des Puys, rises to an impressive...

  • le grand suchet1.2 miNW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Le Grand Suchet

    31 min walk • The Grand Suchet is an extinct volcano of France located in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, in the chain of Puys, between the puy de Dôme and the puy de Côme.

  • le petit suchet1.1 miN
    Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

    Le Petit Suchet

    28 min walk • Petit Suchet, also called puy de l'Aumône, is a dormant volcano of the Puys chain culminating at 1,200 meters above sea level, in the Puy-de-Dôme department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.

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