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Tourism Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand is a city in the centre of France, the capital of the Auvergne region famous for the extinct volcanoes that surround the city and for being the town of Blaise Pascal a great mathematician.
To visit, the bronze statue of Vercingetorix, the Place de Jaude is the main square in the city center, housing many cafes, shops and restaurants. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption was built in 1248 and not finished until 1902. South of the cathedral across Place de la Victoire is a statue honoring Pope Urban II. On the Place de la Victoire the annual chrismas market is held.
Discover extinct volcan overlooking the city, visitors can paraglide or go hiking.
Sights in Clermont-Ferrand
- Museum Roger-Quilliot
- Natural History Museum Henri Lecoq
- Museum Bargoin
- Fontaine d'Amboise
- Notre-Dame-du-Port
- Parc Montjuzet
Museums and monuments to visit
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'AssomptionLocated in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, the Notre Dame Cathedral of the Assumption was built during the thirteenth century. Gothic style, the building is also famous for its famous black and arrows ...
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Musée d'art Roger-QuilliotThe Roger-Quilliot art museum is located in the old Ursulines convent built in the 18th century in the heart of the old city center of Monferrand. The museum was created in 1992 to gather fine art ...
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Musée BargoinThe collections of the Bargoin museum specialises in different fields such as painting, sculpture, archaeology and ethnography. Archaeology plays a very important part in the museum and was stimulated ...
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Muséum d'histoire naturelle Henri LecoqThe museum Lecoq in Clermont-Ferrand is the only natural historical museum in the Massif Central. It enjoys the label « Musée de France » and has numerous collections rich and ...
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Maison de GergovieClose for renovation. Opening 2019 Built near a monument erected in 1900 in honor of Vercingetorix, the House Gergovie is a modern building. Inside, we find two structures: the site museum and ...
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Musée MandetThe Mandet museum is housed in two mansions Riom. Inaugurated in 1866 , the museum has nearly 6,000 pieces , paintings, sculptures and art objects from antiquity to today. Await floor, you will ...
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Château Royal de St SaturninThe Château Royal de Saint Saturnin open all year by appointment and groups of at least 20 people. Councils, schools, associations, etc.. : Your group will be invited to discover below our ...
A weekend in the discovery Auvergne
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Clermont-ferrand
- Durée : 2 jours
During the weekend, we suggest you from the heart of the Auvergne. During two days, you will discover Clermont-Ferrand and Vulcania Park.
Tour to explore Puy-de-Dôme
- Thème : Sites and museums
- Départ : Clermont-ferrand
- Durée : 6 jours
The name of the department of Puy-de-Dôme comes from a remarkable volcanic peak. For 6 days, we will explore in this department, including the prefecture is Clermont-Ferrand.
Physical activity in the Massif des Monts Dore
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : La bourboule
- Durée : 3 jours
For 3 days, we'll meet you in the massif of Mont Dore in the Puy de Dome. You do hiking, climbing, canoeing, horse riding and paragliding.
Discover Clermont-Ferrand
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Clermont-ferrand
- Durée : 7 jours
Discover Clermont-Ferrand by following the medals embedded in the pavement.