Cantal

Cantal is a department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of south-central France, known for its mountainous terrain dominated by the ancient volcanic peaks of the Cantal Mountains. The department is famous for producing Cantal cheese, one of France's oldest and most renowned cheeses, and for its rural landscape of green pastures and traditional farming practices. With Aurillac as its prefecture, Cantal is sparsely populated and attracts visitors for its natural beauty, hiking opportunities, and authentic rural French culture.