Cantal Volcanic Views

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"Where are you going for your holidays this year?"

"We are going to France, to the mountains."

"Is that that Alps or the Pyrenees?"

"Neither. We are going to the Massif Central, to the Parc Naturel des Volcan d'Auvergne."

"Where is that?"

"Just south of central France."

"I didn't know that there were any mountains there."

"Not many people do. It is an interesting and unspoilt region. Its geological history is fascinating which offers an excellent opportunity for study. It is superb walking country, rich in flora and fauna. There is evidence everywhere of the agricultural development."

"Interested? Like to know more? Then follow me."

France showing the position of the Cantal
Auvergne showing the Volcano National Park

Classic Geology in Auvergne by Peter Cattermole ISBN 1-903544-05-x available from Blackwells