Massif Central

Also known as Central Massif

elevated region in south-central France

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The Massif Central is a large elevated region located in south-central France that covers a significant portion of the country's interior. It is an important geographical feature that influences the climate, geology, and landscape of central France.

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Instance of: mountain range
Part of: Hercynian Forest
Country: France
Located in: France
Area: 85000
Elevation: 1886
Highest point: Puy de Sancy
Image: France Massif central.jpg

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time period: Paleozoic

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Encyclopedic overview

The Massif Central (French pronunciation: [masif sɑ̃tʁal]) 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 (literally "Rhône furrow"). 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.

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