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When enamelled, it decorates
our tables or adorns our towns on multicoloured signs. Volvic
stone, or trachyandesite, has been used since Gallo-Roman
times. It is easily recognised. Dark in colour, it covers
Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral in Clermont-Ferrand
and the Cathedral of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
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Extracted from tile-making rock, lauze was a
traditional roofing material in mountain villages. You will
easily recognise its "alternating scales" in Salers,
Riom-ès-Montagnes or Murat. Pouzzolane is the spongy-looking
red rock used on roads, tennis courts and horse-racing tracks.
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Volcano
Museum in Aurillac |
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Puy de Lemptégy
Open-Air Volcano |
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Dedicated
to the Life and Earth sciences, the Volcano Museum presents
volcanism in all its aspects. Four rooms, four themes and
stories.
Information: 33 (0)4 71 48 07 00
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Guided tour lasting 1_ hours in the heart of a volcano.
Exhibit and 35-min film. At Saint-Ours-les-Roches (on the
D 941 B road).
Information: 33 (0)4 73 62 23 25
www.auvergne-volcan.com |
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Prolave
Expo in Volvic |
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Le Chemin Fais'Art |
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"The
summer of the enamellers" takes place every year from
mid-June to mid-September: Volvic lava work, stonecutting,
sculpture, engraving, enamelled lava production. Explanations
of the different techniques by a professional.
Information:
33 (0)4 73 33 58 73
www.prolave-volvic.com
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At
the foot of the Virgin of Beaufort, amazing contemporary
stone creations line the path. Artist Gilles Pérez
has his workshop nearby. A unique stroll in Auvergne starting
at the village of Chapdes-Beaufort.
Information
at the Town Hall: 33 (0)4 73 79 25 26
www.lespierresquimarchent.com
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Organised
walks |
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House of Stone
in Volvic |
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On
the sites of Mont Bar Allègre, a Strombolian volcano,
and Saint-Julien d’Ance lava flow.
Information
at the Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Park: 33 (0)4 73
95 57 57
www.parc-livradois-forez.org
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Tour
of a Volvic stone gallery. Sound, light and audiovisual
display
Information:
33 (0)4 73 33 56 92 |
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"Discover
the volcanoes" outings |
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Wolframines
at Echassières |
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July
and August, free guided half-day theme walks for families:
"Volcanism at the Puy de la Vache", "La Narse
d'Espinasse Peat Bog", "The Natural Environment
of the Puy de Vichatel", and more.
Information
at the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park: 33 (0)4
73 65 64 26 |
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“Scenovision”
show dedicated to the mineral world, and which traces the
history of the mining adventure in the La Bosse sector
Information
: 33 (0)4 70 90 44 99
ou 33 (0)4 70 90 78 30 |
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