"There are places in France that can feel like a place that time forgot. Auvergne is a land of outstanding nature, the Chaîne des Puys (some 80 volcanoes) is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, there are lakes, forests and castles; sheep and cows roam the soft rolling pastured meadows and charming medieval towns and villages with Romanesque churches dot the landscape."
"Salers is officially one of France's most beautiful villages, and one of 11 classified Plus Beaux Villages de France in Auvergne. Home to the 13 th century church of Saint-Mathieu, carved out of lava stone, Salers has magnificent medieval turreted architecture and cobblestone streets that take you back to the Middle Ages. This handsome village in the hills is also known for its breed of hardy, mahogany-coloured cows who produce delicious Salers cheese, a favourite of King Louis XIV,"
"South of Salers in the Doire valley, Tournemire is another fine example of France's most beautiful villages. Perched on a hillside, visitors can enjoy the well-preserved Chateau d'Anjony, which was built around 1430 by Louis d'Anjony, one of Joan of Arc's companions, stunning medieval houses, the Gorges de la Jordanne and immersive hiking routes through the surrounding natural beauty. Head east towards Murat, the road from Salers is"
Auvergne contains outstanding natural features including the Chaîne des Puys (some 80 volcanoes), lakes, forests and castles, and pastoral meadows populated by sheep and cows. Romanesque churches and medieval towns and villages punctuate the landscape. Salers features a 13 th century Saint-Mathieu church carved from lava stone, turreted medieval architecture, cobbled streets, and a local mahogany-coloured cattle breed that produces Salers cheese. Tournemire overlooks the Doire valley with the well-preserved Chateau d'Anjony, medieval houses, the Gorges de la Jordanne and extensive hiking. The road to Puy Mary traverses the Cantal massif to the 1783m summit, a Grand Site and extinct volcano.
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