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Clermont-Ferrand (UK: / ˌ k l ɛər m ɒ̃ f ɛ ˈ r ɒ̃ /, US: /-m oʊ n-/; French: [klɛʁmɔ̃ fɛʁɑ̃] ⓘ) [5] [6] [7] is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, [8] with a population of 147,284 (2020). Its metropolitan area (aire d'attraction) had 504,157 inhabitants at the 2018 census. [4]
Visit Clermont-Ferrand (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France) Photo Gallery Book hotels, flights, car hire Surrounded by dormant volcanoes and with buildings made from black lava stones, Clermont-Ferrand is the capital of the Auvergne region.
Jan 26, 2020 · Montferrand is a couple of kilometres northeast of the cathedral and is best discovered under your own steam, when you’ll see churches, arcades, an old apothecary, merchants’ mansions made from Volvic lava and lots of timber-framed houses from medieval era onwards.
Clermont-Ferrand, town, Puy-de-Dôme département, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, south-central France, west of Lyon, created in 1731 by the union of Clermont and Montferrand. It stands on the small Tretaine River.
Clermont-Ferrand, with its blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and culinary delights, is a hidden gem in the heart of France. Surrounded by the dramatic volcanoes of Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand ’s USP is its volcanic stone constructions – the twin-turreted cathedral, dozens of fountains and treasury of 18th-century mansions.
Clermont-Ferrand. France, Europe. In Clermont-Ferrand, the skyline is as moodily Gothic as the ambience is sunny and good-humoured. Dark volcanic stone gave the city its distinctive hue, layered into its 18th-century townhouses, dozens of fountains and the magnificent twin-turreted cathedral at its cobblestoned heart.
With its towering Gothic cathedral and the Monts Dômes volcanoes looming on its horizon, Clermont-Ferrand paints a striking picture. The Auvergne capital is more than just a pretty place though—it’s also a cultural hub, full of cafe-lined plazas, gourmet restaurants, and live music venues.
