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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]
- Tourist Classifications For Clermont-Ferrand
- Sightseeing & Tourist Attractions to Visit Nearby
- Market Days in Clermont-Ferrand, France
Clermont-Ferrand is classified as a historical protected town centre' (secteur sauvegardé) Address: Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, 63000, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 45.7831, longitude 3.0825
Cathédrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Clermont-ferrand): religious monument (3 km)Eglise de Saint Léger (Royat): religious monument (3 km)Parc du château de Blanzat: remarkable garden (5 km)Regular market(s) are held in Clermont-Ferrand each Wednesday & Tuesday & Saturday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.) The French version of this page is at Clermont-Ferrand (Francais)
- Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port. The most revered of the romanesque churches of Auvergne, this basilica was first founded in the 6th century but rebuilt some 500 years later.
- Puy-de-Dôme. Soaring just a few kilometres west of Clermont-Ferrand, there’s no excuse not to add this titanic 1,465-metre volcano to your plans. The good news is that you don’t need to be an outdoor adventurer to get the best out of the Puy-de-Dôme: Road traffic is prohibited but there’s an electric rack railway serving the summit at all times of the year and will get you there in just 20 minutes, with departures ever 40 minutes off season and 20 minutes in summer.
- L’Aventure Michelin. This fabulous museum about the origins, present and future of Michelin will also tell you much about modern Clermont-Ferrand. That’s because Michelin is the biggest single employer in the city and developed whole districts for its workers.
- Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral. There’s no missing Clermont-Ferrand’s cathedral, not least because its black lava stone allows you to identify it easily from steep slopes outside the city.
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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.
