Clavieres

Clavieres is situated 270 miles (435 kilometers) south of the national capital Paris, and 95 miles (153 kilometers) southwest of Lyon.

The Clavieres area is filled with villages, towns and cities, each blessed with its own special attractions. Head to Saint-Flour, and discover the Musee de la Haute Auvergne and Saint-Flour Cathedral. Saint-Flour is approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) away from Clavieres is a great place to spend some time. Aumont-Aubrac is yet another place worth checking out. It is where you'll find the Gevaudan Statue and Church of Saint-Etienne. Aumont-Aubrac is approximately 18 miles (29 kilometers) from Clavieres.

Organize some transportation and spend some time in Clermont-Ferrand, a major city for the region, approximately 55 miles (89 kilometers) away from Clavieres. This bigger city offers a wide range of points of interest, such as Musee Lecoq, Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin and Musee Bargoin. Don't return to Clavieres until you've checked out Clermont-Ferrand's Blaise Pascal University, Puy de Dome and Notre Dame du Port.

Immerse yourself in Clavieres' religious side by spending a little quiet time at the region's monasteries and other holy sites.

When you hear the call of the wild, do as the locals do and go hiking or mountain climbing.

When your time is up in Clavieres, you'll be sure to bid this region a sad "Au revoir / À bientôt" But be comforted by the fact that you'll be leaving with special photos, momentos and memories that you'll be able to enjoy for years to come.