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Tourism D'orcines
Orcines, Common 3 067 inhabitants (1999) is located on the foothills of the Chaine des Puys, the interface between Clermont-Ferrand area and the natural environment is noteworthy that among other things, the Pariou, Grand Suchet's NestHen, the Ghouls and the Puy Puy de Dome.The territory is occupied in the west (with the exception of the peaks of the Chaîne des Puys), east by woodlands and central space-oriented agriculture. The common part of the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne (PRNVA), has an area of 4 300 ha, of which two thirds are enrolled in classified site.The altitude varies from 550 m to 1465 m (altitude of the Puy de Dome), the town church is 830m.
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.