Protected reserves, for fresh air and nature, the Auvergne is one of the leading hydrotherapy centres in the country. Its architectural treasures, Parks, Landscapes and Villages are among the most beautiful in France, and a perfect holiday destination. Nature is truly on display in all her glory here.Outdoor treasures not to miss include: The Auvergne Regional Park, the largest in all of France; the Tron‡ais Forest with its ancient oaks, some of which are more than 300 years old; and the Chaudes-Aigues in Cantal, the southernmost thermal spring in Auvergne with the hottest waters of any thermal spring in Europe. Once you visit these hot springs, you'll be ready to spring to action of your own choosing in Vichy and Clermont-Ferrand, both boasting a lively gay and lesbian community in the midst of stunning natural beauty.   

Limousin also has its share of natural beauty as well as some of France's most picturesque villages, such as Collonges-la-Rouge, Curemont, S‚gur-le-Chateau and St.-Robert, located in the administrative department of Corrèze. Also located in Corrèze is the gay destination of Brive. Limoges is the capital of Limousin and world renowned for its porcelain. View 10,000 pieces of ceramic works and the most beautiful collection of porcelain made in Limoges at the Mus‚e National Adrien-Dubouché‚ while the Musée de l'Evéch‚ displays a collection of Limoges enamels. Long a center of porcelain production, perhaps it only stands to reason that Limoges would come up with a most creative use for all that porcelain at the Eros Sauna, smack in the center of downtown Limoges. Limoges has its share of more traditional gay attractions as well.