Puy-de-Dôme - Clermont Ferrand - France

Paraglider over Clermont by ruralfrance
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This view of a paraglider was taken from the top of Puy-de-Dôme, a high spot in the volcanic region of the Auvergne, France. You can see the city of Clermont Ferrand in the background. The 360° views from the peak give wonderful views of extinct craters, and as far as Mont Blanc on clear days. This is not a place to visit in the middle of winter as it will be covered with snow, so time to plan those summer holidays! For the historically minded, there are also the remains of a Roman temple on the summit, and for the less fit, it is accessible by road all the way to the top.