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Top 10 natural wonders in Puy-de-Dôme

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Natural Site

Volcan de lemptégy

Volcan de Lemptégy is an accessible volcano in the Puy-de-Dôme department, offering guided tours to explore its volcanic

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Spring

Les Fontaines Pétrifiantes de Saint Nectaire

Les Fontaines Pétrifiantes de Saint Nectaire is a natural site in the Puy-de-Dôme department, where mineral-rich water c

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Cave

Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic

Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic is a cave located in the Auvergne region, offering the chance to explore its underground f

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Cave

Grottes du Cornadore

Grottes du Cornadore is a cave system in the Puy-de-Dôme department, known for its impressive stalactites and guided tou

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Mountains & Summits

Puy de Dôme

The emblematic volcano of the Chaîne des Puys (UNESCO), topped by a Roman temple and reached by a rack railway.

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Lake

Lac Pavin

A near-perfectly round, deep crater lake in the Auvergne volcanoes, encircled by a scenic forest trail.

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Lake

Lac Chambon

A shallow volcanic lake between the Sancy peaks, with beaches, watersports and the rocky Dent du Marais.

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Gorge & Canyon

Gorges de la Sioule

Wooded river gorges in the Combrailles, popular for fishing, kayaking and the Pont de Menat.

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Parks & Reserves

Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Europe's largest regional park, encompassing the Chaîne des Puys and the Sancy and Cantal volcanoes.

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Mountains & Summits

Puy Chopine

A distinctive pointed dome volcano rising from the northern Chaîne des Puys.

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