Auvergne (province)

:This article is about the historical county and province of Auvergne. For the modern-day administrative région of Auvergne, see Auvergne (région).

History

Auvergne was a province of France deriving its name from the Averni, a Gallic tribe who once occupied the area. In 1790, the historical province was divided into the modern-day départements of Puy-de-Dôme, Cantal, Haute-Loire, and Allier, although Haute-Loire and Allier also include some land from the historical provinces of Bourbonnais, Lyonnais and Languedoc.

Related Topics:
Province of France - Averni - Gallic - 1790 - Départements - Puy-de-Dôme - Cantal - Haute-Loire - Allier - Bourbonnais - Lyonnais - Languedoc

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See also Rulers of Auvergne

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