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What is Rhône-Alpes known for?
Rhone Alpes is one of the most prosperous regions of France, famous for its Alpine ski areas. But the region, which stretches from Lake Geneva to the Cevennes and Provence, is far more than just the French Alps.
What are the geographical features of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
Most of Auvergne belongs to the uplands of the Massif Central. Main mountain ranges include the Forez, Vivarais, Livradois, and Dore, the last of which displays the extensive ash and lava remains of three powerful volcanoes of the Quaternary Period (within the past 2.6 million years).
What is the climate of Rhône-Alpes?
Rhone-Alpes is one of the warmest region in France with an average daily high temperature of 17 degrees centigrade. The climate widely corresponds to Central European weather conditions. It is cold, wet and a few beautiful summer months are also happening during a year.
Where is Rhône-Alpes located?
France
What languages are spoken in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
French is the official language of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. However, three indigenous languages are also practiced in the region. The Occitan language, the oïl languages, and the Franco-Provençal language. They are all dialects which originated from spoken Latin and/or old French.
What food is Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes famous for?
A region renowned for the quality of its hams, sausages, pâté and pork rillettes, classic regional dishes often include charcuterie or pork such as Auvergne stew and cabbage soup, or Lyon saveloy and andouillettes.
Why should I visit Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offers a collection of destinations to satisfy every taste, including Lyon, France's famous gastronomic city, Mont-Blanc, the “roof of Europe”, the Ardèche and Drôme area, both reminiscent of Provence, the Auvergne with its immense tracts of land and range of dormant volcanoes.
Why is it called Rhône-Alpes?
The region was named after the river Rhône and the Alps mountain range. Its capital, Lyon, is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris. Rhône-Alpes has the sixth-largest economy of any European region.
What is Lyon famous for?
The city is known for its historical and architectural landmarks and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon was historically known as an important area for the production and weaving of silk and in modern times has developed a reputation as the capital of gastronomy in France.
In which province is Lyon France?
Lyon
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What region in France is Paris?
Paris is located in the north-central part of France along the Seine River. It is at the center of the Île-de-France region.