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Real estate market in Auvergne: rural market and very affordable prices
Picturesque villages in Auvergne: unspoiled nature and historic charm
Where to buy in Auvergne? The best places to settle down
Living in Auvergne: unspoiled nature and affordable real estate
Living in Picardy: rural tranquility and coastal charm in northern France
Auvergne, in France, is an idyllic area for real estate investments. The region provides stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and vibrant forests. You will find a variety of attractions such as Mount Dore and the Massif Central mountains to explore. There are quaint villages that are perfect for holiday homes or permanent residence and plenty of cities to choose from offering great amenities. With affordable prices and a cost of living that can be up to 25% lower than other regions in France, Auvergne offers fantastic investment opportunities for those looking for their dream home. Whether you’re after a small studio apartment or a luxury villa on the hillside, Auvergne has something to offer everyone!
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Allier
Puy-de-Dôme
Haute-Loire
Cantal
In Bourbonnais, the Allier combines historic towns and gentle river landscapes. Vichy is listed by UNESCO among the Great Spa Towns of Europe, while Moulins and Montluçon display a rich heritage.
Tronçais Forest, green bocage and the Sioule gorges invite walks. The department is connected by the A71 and TER services to Paris and Clermont-Ferrand.
Vichy’s spa district and Opera, Moulins’ old town and Montluçon’s medieval city set the tone. On the table, Saint-Pourçain and potato pâté seal the art of living.
At the foot of the Auvergne volcanoes, the Puy-de-Dôme spreads lakes, forests and uplands up to the Puy de Dôme and the Sancy.
Clermont-Ferrand brings together Montferrand and Place de Jaude; Chamalières and Royat retain the thermal spa spirit. Riom, Issoire, Thiers, Le Mont-Dore and La Bourboule punctuate the area.
The Chaîne des Puys – Limagne fault is listed as a UNESCO site. Vulcania is its showcase, and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport eases arrivals. Saint‑Nectaire, Bleu d’Auvergne and truffade mark the cuisine.
On the high plateaus of the Massif Central, Haute‑Loire features the gorges of the Allier and volcanic sucs. In Le Puy‑en‑Velay, the lanes around Notre‑Dame de France, on the Corneille rock, create a distinctive setting.
Le Puy cathedral, linked to the Routes of Santiago de Compostela, is listed as a World Heritage site. The Saint‑Michel d’Aiguilhe chapel and the Saint‑Julien basilica in Brioude continue the discoveries along the Allier.
TER trains to Saint‑Étienne and Clermont‑Ferrand connect the department. Le Puy green lentils and Velay verbena accompany hiking, cycling and white‑water activities.
In the Monts du Cantal, the department unfolds summer pastures, wooded valleys and volcanic ridges, within the Parc naturel régional des Volcans d’Auvergne.
Aurillac and Saint-Flour animate urban life, while Salers, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, and Chaudes-Aigues offer contrasting atmospheres.
Le Puy Mary, recognized as a Grand Site of France, neighbours the Lioran resort. The Garabit viaduct, designed by Eiffel, and the A75 axis open routes towards Clermont-Ferrand. Cantal and Salers cheeses, truffade and gentian make up the local cuisine.
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