The Massif Central is a highland region in south-central France consisting of mountains and plateaus. It covers about 15% of mainland France. Subject to volcanism that has subsided in the last 10,000 years, these central mountains are separated from the Alps by a deep north–south cleft created by the Rhône river and known in French as the sillon rhodani…
The Massif Central is a highland region in south-central France consisting of mountains and plateaus. It covers about 15% of mainland France. Subject to volcanism that has subsided in the last 10,000 years, these central mountains are separated from the Alps by a deep north–south cleft created by the Rhône river and known in French as the sillon rhodanien. The region was a barrier to transport within France until the opening of the A75 motorway, which not only made north–south travel easier but also opened access to the massif itself.
AdOur manually curated guide to the coolest hotels in MassifCentral 2025. We’ve filtered out the noise and surfaced the best hotels – so you don't have to.
Low Rates · Superb Locations · #1 Best Boutique Hotel · Fast and Simple
Save
Share
More