Best Attractions in the Massif Central  The Massif Central is best explored by those who love the great outdoors with excellent walking in the summer months and the closest skiing to Paris in the winter months.  All the major attractions in the area take advantage of the geology of the area, for example with many canoeing centres, underground caves to explore and centres such as Vulcania which are built around the theme of the volcanic past of the region.

Vulcania

Location: Situated just off D941b near Saint Ours Les Roches 15km NW of Clermont-Ferrand. Easiest access is either from A89 exiting at Vulcania/Bromont or from Clermont-Ferrand Nord exit.
General Info: www.vulcania.com Open all day from March-early October. Children 6-16 €12 Adults €19.50. Family pass 2 & 2 €59. There are reduced prices for disabled adults/children. Audioguides are available in English for €5. There is a good choice of restaurants.
Description: This new, state of the art attraction has a host of activities relating to volcanoes, a natural phenomenon that you can’t escape in this part of France. These include a volcanic garden, models explaining the geology and evolution of the earth and explanatory films.
Our recommendations: Allow a whole day as there is so much to see and do.
For children: There is a special children’s gallery for 5-8 year olds as well as inter-active discovery trails where visitors can take part in a fun-filled question and answer game with the clues hidden in the park.

     - Aven Armand caves
     - Chaos de Monpellier-le-Vieux
     - Mont-Dore Aventures
     - Parc Ecureuil
     - Roquefort Société
     - Saint-Nectaire Aventures
     - Site Troglodyte de Jonas
     - Volcan de Lemptegy
     - Vulcania
 

Something the children will love - try canoeing in the Tarn.