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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] ⓘ; Auvergnat: Clarmont-Ferrand or Clharmou) is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with a population of 147,284 (2020).
- 321–602 m (1,053–1,975 ft), (avg. 358 m or 1,175 ft)
- Puy-de-Dôme
Explore Clermont-Ferrand. Whilst Clermont-Ferrand is now one city it has two distinct historic centres: Clermont contains the key historic sights and Montferrand is one of the best historically preserved towns in France. Start your visit in the lively Place de Jaude, the central square in Clermont-Ferrand.
- 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.
- Cathédrale Notre Dame. Clermont-Ferrand’s skyline broods with volcanic stone, but its most impressive edifice is Cathédrale Notre-Dame, whose 108m twin spires pierce the sky…
- Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot. Housed in an Ursuline convent 3km northeast of central Clermont, the city’s premier gallery takes design cues from NYC’s Guggenheim, its white spiral…
- L'Aventure Michelin. Yes, it’s a temple dedicated to the Auvergne’s world-famous tyre brand, but the 'Michelin Adventure' is a crowd-pleasing attraction.
- Place de Jaude. Just southwest of the old city, lined with bars and hotels, Clermont-Ferrand's monumental pedestrianised square is overlooked by a statue of heroic Celtic…
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. Surrounded by hills to the north, west, and south, the town opens to the east onto the extremity of the Limagne Plain.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 7, 2024 · 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.
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Clermont-Ferrand is famous for the chain of extinct volcanoes that ring the city, including the highest, Puy-de-Dôme, some 13 km away from the city centre. History [edit] One of the oldest cities of France, its first mention was by the Greek geographer Strabo, who called it Nemessos, a Gaulish word for a sacred forest. The settlement witnessed ...
