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Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand Photo: RossHelen/Shutterstock.com A historical and cultural hub, Clermont-Ferrand houses architectural beauties and glorious cathedrals with a clear Gothic accent. Nestled at the foot of a chain of volcanoes, the ancient city is the capital of "Massif Central", the rural and mountainous Auvergne region. The city is the gateway to the Natural Volcano Park, which shifts from mountains to valleys, providing breathtaking views over unspoiled landscapes. Grimplet/Shutterstock.com Top 5 Cathedral of Our Lady of t... It took over 500 years, from the 13th century to the 19th century, to build ... Place de Jaude A vibrant gathering point, Place de Jaude is set in the middle of the city. ... Place de la Victoire Henryk Sadura/Shutterstock.com The second largest square of Clermont-Ferrand, just after the one of Jaude, ... Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port The basilica of Notre-Dame du Port is a 10th century religious edifice, eleg... Parc de Montjuzet Parc de Montjuzet is the largest park of Clermont-Ferrand, overlooking the c... Bildagentur Zoonar GmbH/Shutterstock.com Updated 12 June 2019 Destination: Clermont-Ferrand Publishing date: 2019-06-12 THE CITY DO & SEE Ekaterina Pokrovsky/Shutterstock.com redcarpett/Shutterstock.com Clermont-Ferrand ranks among the oldest cities The city's major sights and historical beauties of France. Renowned for its thermal springs, it are connected by several walking paths that run acquired great importance under the Roman through the two ancient town centres of emperors and became an Episcopal city ruled by Clermont and Montferrand. The whole area is its bishop in the Middle Ages. The counts of home to architectural treasures, museums, Auvergne decided to found the city of castles and some of France’s richest Roman Montferrand just next to Clermont to counteract heritage. the power of the clergy. The two cities were eventually forced to join in 1630 by a royal edict. The region where the city lies is a wonderful site for outdoor activities and adventures, providing travellers with some incomparable walking-trails Nowadays, the old city centres are still that twist and turn around the imposing Puy De separated. The city has kept this unique Dôme volcano. historical identity embarking onto a huge transformation program that is aimed to shape Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption its new image as a European metropolis. It took over 500 years, from the 13th century to the 19th century, to build this Cathedral with volcanic stones. Inside you can nd unique stained-glass windows and wall paintings, and if you walk up the Bayette tower you will get the best panoramic view of the area. Photo: RossHelen/Shutterstock.com Address: Place de la Victoire, Clermont-Ferrand Destination: Clermont-Ferrand Publishing date: 2019-06-12 Place de Jaude it's ideally located in one of Clermont’s most A vibrant gathering point, picturesque areas. Place de Jaude is set in the middle of the city. Photo: Fred Romero/Shutterstock.com (image cropped) The square features an Address: 4 Rue Notre Dame du Port, Clermont-Ferrand Opening hours: Daily: 8am - 7pm imposing statue of Internet: www.notredamedeclermont.fr Vercingetorix, the Gaul Email: [email protected] hero who stopped Julius Caesar, sitting imperiously on a horse and holding a glaive, and Parc de Montjuzet is home to some of the most iconic monuments of Parc de Montjuzet is the Clermont-Ferrand, such as the Opera Theatre. largest park of Clermont-Ferrand, Photo: RossHelen/Shutterstock.com overlooking the city from Address: Place de Jaude, Clermont-Ferrand the top of a hill, oering a privileged viewpoint and Place de la Victoire a stunning panorama of the city and its The second largest surroundings. Made up of Mediterranean and square of exotic gardens, it also houses many playgrounds, Clermont-Ferrand, just perfect for families who want to escape the after the one of Jaude, bustle of the city centre and relax while enjoying Place de la Victoire is a splendid view. located in the heart of the historic centre of the city. Besides the Cathedral Photo: Fabien1309/Wikipedia.org of Our Lady of the Assumption, it is surrounded Address: Parc de Montjuzet, Clermont-Ferrand by notable buildings, including the former home Opening hours: Daily: 7:15am - 9pm of the famous philosopher Blaise Pascal. In the centre stands the statue of Urban II, the pope at Jardin Lecoq the origin of the First Crusade. Today, it is a Just a few minutes walk dynamic gathering place thanks to its several away from Place de bars and restaurants. Jaude, Jardin Lecoq is an English-style picturesque Photo: jean-louis Zimmermann/Flick.com (image cropped) garden that oers an Address: Place de la Victoire, Clermont-Ferrand idyllic escape from the bustle of the city centre and a perfect place for a Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port romantic walk or a picnic by the lake. The basilica of Notre-Dame du Port is a Photo: Kelsey Hayne/Shutterstock.com 10th century religious Address: Boulevard François Mitterrand, Clermont-Ferrand edice, elegantly Opening hours: 1st May - 14th Sept: 6:45am - 9pm / 15th Sept - 31st Oct: 6:45am - 7:30pm / 1st Nov - 28th Feb: constructed in a 6:45am - 6pm / 1st March - 30th April: 6:45am - 7:30pm Romanesque style. The basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Destination: Clermont-Ferrand Publishing date: 2019-06-12 Vulcania children's workshops, conferences or temporary Vulcania is a theme park exhibitions. and museum built to discover the fascinating Photo: Denis Kuvaev/Shutterstock.com world of volcanoes. With Address: Place Louis Deteix, Clermont-Ferrand Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 10am - 6pm, Sat - Sun: 10am - high tech and interactive 12pm / 1pm - 6pm activities, it is a perfect Phone: +33 4 43 76 25 25 place for families and children to learn more Internet: www.clermontmetropole.eu/bouger-se-divertir/le-dy about our planet Earth and to experience the namisme-culturel/les-musees-de-clermont-auvergne-metropol e/marq-musee-dart-roger-quilliot thrill of the earthquake simulator. Email: [email protected] Photo: img85h/Shutterstock.com Musée Bargoin Address: 2 Route de Mazayes, Saint-Ours-les Roches Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm Located in the heart of Phone: +33 4 73 19 70 00 the city, Musée Bargoin is Internet: www.vulcania.com/en made up of two distinct exhibitions, one devoted Puy De Dôme to archeology and the Puy De Dôme, with its other to textiles. The rst 1465 metre height, is the presents an extensive collection of highest peak of the archaeological items from excavations carried Natural Volcano Park and out in the Clermont-Ferrand region. The second features an exceptional tells the story of world's textiles, from the 18th panorama and the famous to the 21st century, and illustrates the passion of ruins of the 1st and 2nd century Roman Temple weavers, dressmakers and other cloth of Mercury. Come and discover the jewel of the manufacturers. region, a real must for sports lovers. Photo: Tycson1/Shutterstock.com Photo: Gaelfphoto/Shutterstock.com Address: 45 Rue Ballainvilliers, Clermont-Ferrand Address: Puy De Dôme, Orcines Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 12pm / 1pm - 5pm, Sun: Internet: 2pm - 7pm www.panoramiquedesdomes.fr/page/le-puy-de-dome Phone: + 33 4 43 76 25 50 Internet: www.clermontmetropole.eu/bouger-se-divertir/le-dy Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot namisme-culturel/les-musees-de-clermont-auvergne-metropol Musée d'Art Roger e/musee-bargoin Quilliot is one of the Email: [email protected] largest museums of Clermont-Ferrand and the entire region. You can nd paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, as well as sculptures and decorative art. Throughout the year, cultural events are organised such as Destination: Clermont-Ferrand Publishing date: 2019-06-12 Museum of Natural History Henri-Lecoq Email: [email protected] The Natural History Museum of L'Aventure Michelin Clermont-Ferrand Browse around the presents a fascinating fascinating exhibition and collection centering enjoy the dierent around the natural interactive activities of heritage of the region. Named in tribute to the the museum. Learn about French botanist Henri Lecoq, this place is an the history of Michelin opportunity to discover all kinds of animal and and listen to the catchy tour guide while looking plant species on an exciting journey through the at the vehicles and learning how they've history of the city. Temporary exhibitions and developed. workshops are also regularly organised. Photo: Merydolla/Shutterstock.com Address: 32 Rue du Clos Four, Clermont-Ferrand Photo: Behling7/Shutterstock.com Opening hours: Daily: 10am - 6pm Address: 15 Rue Bardoux, Clermont-Ferrand Phone: +33 4 73 98 60 60 Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10am - 12pm / 2pm - 5pm, Sun: Internet: www.laventure.michelin.com/en 2pm - 5pm, Mon: closed Email: [email protected] Phone: +33 4 43 76 25 60 Internet: www.clermontmetropole.eu/bouger-se-divertir/le-dy namisme-culturel/les-musees-de-clermont-auvergne-metropol ASM Experience e/museum-henri-lecoq Discover the history of Email: [email protected] the famous rugby club of Clermont-Ferrand, ASM Royatonic Clermont Auvergne, Located just a few several times the minutes by car or bus champion of France and from Clermont-Ferrand Europe. This museum, the only theme park city centre, Royatonic is dedicated to rugby in Europe, oers a fun and an aquatic relaxation area interactive exhibition about the club and rugby with indoor and outdoor in general. A guided tour of the Marcel Michelin baths, saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzis, as well stadium, the club's favorite venue, is also as a spa oering many treatments and massages. included. Young and old, everyone will nd what they are looking for among the diversity of pools, calm or Photo: Melinda Nagy/Shutterstock.com with swirls, and at dierent temperatures, for a Address: Stade Marcel Michelin, 35 Rue du Clos Four, genuinely relaxing moment.
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