What's not to be missed in Central France?

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Not really been in this bit of France much - Wots to see?

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Lots & Lots apparently, inland lakes,rivers, mountains, quaint villages, might have to go there to find out, just follow your nose, which is good advice as mine is enormous:LOL:
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Get the DK Eyewitness guide to France. It lists lots to see, not everything but enough to keep you out of mischief for a while :)
 
Hi.
Been in the area,very nice. SUPER site on the banks of the river at Gien boating etc.,just across the bridge from the town. We found going into the Orleans Forest very peacefull,the Maquis were operating in and around the area and there is a museum in one of the villages. Sorry i cannot be more helpfull,but we just wander along/about and enjoy.have been back....Magic. Big supermarket about 1 mile from site/bridge fuel etc don't know about GPL.
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PS There is a Nuclear Powerstation nearby/5 miles?'ish'sort of'maybe........ Charge your batteries(y)
 
If you like walking the Massive Central is a must. Fairly easy to get up on the ridges and beautiful ridge walks.
And for you Alex F'LT heaven.:)

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A great area to visit but don’t forget to try further east too.

Burgundy is an area that most people just pass through on their way to the south coast.

We Were the same until a problem with a motorhome 15 years ago led to an enforced stay of eight days

We liked it so much that we bought a base down there and have enjoyed it for the last 14 years.

The word Br***t could bring that to an end.

Anyone heading Calais to the French south coast should try a two or three day pause in that area. Nothing to lose except time, and God made plenty of it.
 
So much to see that it's difficult to know where to start.
What things are you interested in?
What do you like doing?
Do you want peace and quiet or 'all singing and dancing'?
Do you want walking/cycling/action or sitting in the van looking out at a nice view?

So many great places.

Richard.
 
Have you ever been to Puy de Dome in the Auvergne West of Clermont-Ferrand? This is amazing region with extinct volcanos dotted all around the landscape, another of France's beautiful secrets.... don't miss it.
 
Clarky said:
So much to see that it's difficult to know where to start.
What things are you interested in?
What do you like doing?
Do you want peace and quiet or 'all singing and dancing'?
Do you want walking/cycling/action or sitting in the van looking out at a nice view?

So many great places.

Richard.
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We like to wander around old towns and and villages / shops / cathedrals / museums / historical sites and really all things 'National Trust'.
We are not bothered about long walks across country, we quickly get bored of grass and trees and my wife won't ride a bike any more.

Hope that helps:cheers: :hi5:
 
Oradour sur Glane -
The original village was destroyed on 10 June 1944, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by a company of troops belonging to the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich, a Waffen-SS unit of the military forces of Nazi Germany. A new village was built after the war on a nearby site, but on the orders of the then French president, Charles de Gaulle, the original has been maintained as a permanent memorial. The Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour museum is located beside the historic site.
I think there is a nearby aire.

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Devon Sue said:
Oradour sur Glane -
The original village was destroyed on 10 June 1944, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by a company of troops belonging to the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich, a Waffen-SS unit of the military forces of Nazi Germany. A new village was built after the war on a nearby site, but on the orders of the then French president, Charles de Gaulle, the original has been maintained as a permanent memorial. The Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour museum is located beside the historic site.
I think there is a nearby aire.
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seconded, was going to give you a nice one on that but felt it didnt fit,
 
Devon Sue said:
Oradour sur Glane -
The original village was destroyed on 10 June 1944, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by a company of troops belonging to the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich, a Waffen-SS unit of the military forces of Nazi Germany. A new village was built after the war on a nearby site, but on the orders of the then French president, Charles de Gaulle, the original has been maintained as a permanent memorial. The Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour museum is located beside the historic site.
I think there is a nearby aire.
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Very haunting but worth a visit nice aire on the edge of new village
 
hilldweller said:
Chamonix and the Auguile du Midi.
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They are nowhere near the area outlined !

dependant upon which way you go down, Obviously Oradour is a must. Goreges du Tarn and Jonte are truly worthy. Look up the Beautiful villages. Rocamadour, Sully is a great stop, but then again anywhere on the loire is. As is anywhere on the Dordogne, oh and anywhere on the Lot. Lac du salagou down south Pezenas, etc etc. Take a look at these then try to narrow it down a bit as to where you need to go and some great stops can be added after that. Still far too big an area with far too much to see. Cevennes region is in there as well.

Whatever you decide, enjoy.

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Devon Sue said:
Oradour sur Glane -
The original village was destroyed on 10 June 1944, when 642 of its inhabitants, including women and children, were massacred by a company of troops belonging to the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich, a Waffen-SS unit of the military forces of Nazi Germany. A new village was built after the war on a nearby site, but on the orders of the then French president, Charles de Gaulle, the original has been maintained as a permanent memorial. The Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour museum is located beside the historic site.
I think there is a nearby aire.
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Yes there is a large free aire, car park in the style of a horse shoe in the new town. I also saw motothomes parked in the visitor centre car park but not sure if they were overnighting. If you do go into the memorial, a lot of people miss the underground display area near the graveyard itself. Simple everyday objects tell so many stories ...
 
just avoid main roads .use smaller ones and go through as many villages as you can. drive slow and enjoy every thing. the best bits to see arent in guide books or on forums etc . you have to experiance them yourself. then keep them a secret.
 
If you visit Gien then go along to Briare where you can walk across the Loire and actually it's a lovely walk.
South East of Limoges is the Millevaches national park - very scenic, huge lake.
Not very far from Albi is Cordes sur Ciel - good aire and worthwhile walled mini city.

Absolutely shedloads of things to both see and do so just head for basically anywhere en route and simply explore.

The French Tourist Office have a very informative website - start exploring that to begin with!
 
Stealaway said:
We like to wander around old towns and and villages / shops / cathedrals / museums / historical sites and really all things 'National Trust'.
We are not bothered about long walks across country, we quickly get bored of grass and trees and my wife won't ride a bike any more.

Hope that helps:cheers: :hi5:
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Wander down to the Loire, lots of Chataeu to visit. Someone already mentioned Sully-sur-Loire, which has a good, free aire and a short walk through the grounds to the chataeu and town.
If you want to get further south drive down the wonderful, free, A75 south of Clermont-Ferrand and stop off at lovely ancient villages just off the motorway.
Have a quick peek at my YouTube channel and blog (links below) for a few ideas.

So many smashing places to explore.(y):D

Richard.
 
Clarky said:
Wander down to the Loire, lots of Chataeu to visit. Someone already mentioned Sully-sur-Loire, which has a good, free aire and a short walk through the grounds to the chataeu and town.
If you want to get further south drive down the wonderful, free, A75 south of Clermont-Ferrand and stop off at lovely ancient villages just off the motorway.
Have a quick peek at my YouTube channel and blog (links below) for a few ideas.

So many smashing places to explore.(y):D

Richard.
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Just gone to your youtube channel for the first time. I dont know why, how have i not spotted this before. First vid that comes up is Montpeyroux. Just south of Clermont and lovely, really lovely stopover in one of the most beautiful villages. Cracking sunset from up high across the western mountains.

Fontainebleu, How could that be left off the list. There are literally too many to mention.

I m off youtubing now
 
suavecarve said:
Just gone to your youtube channel for the first time. I dont know why, how have i not spotted this before. First vid that comes up is Montpeyroux. Just south of Clermont and lovely, really lovely stopover in one of the most beautiful villages. Cracking sunset from up high across the western mountains.

Fontainebleu, How could that be left off the list. There are literally too many to mention.

I m off youtubing now
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@Clarky I had actually used your youtube channel before as you can see which vids you have viewed. Mesnay and Roanne are in our way this year that we havent visited previously
 

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