Clermont - Ferrand - Do & See
- Nearby guides:
- Rodez
- Lyon
- Limoges
- Montpellier
- Nîmes
- Carcassonne
- Grenoble Ski Region
- Grenoble
- Toulouse
- Bergerac
Old Town Centres (clermont And Montferrand)
The must is to go on foot to discover the sites, the buildings, and the important moments in the life of the two cities. You will find medieval and Romanesque masterpieces, Gothic and Renaissance private mansions, great Gothic sanctuaries like the Cathedral. There are also not less than forty fountains sculpted in petrified lava from volcanoes! Montferrand itself is perhaps the most authentic, with its exceptional heritage and several historical sites, such as place de la Rodade or place Marcel Sembat, the original heart of the city and Notre Dame de la Prospérité Gothic Church.
Walks from Clermont’s Place de la Victoire and from the esplanade of the Fine Arts Museum of Montferrand.
Notre Dame De L’assomption
It took over 500 years (13th to 19th) to build the Cathedral with volcanoes stones. Inside, unique stained-glass windows and wall paintings and from the Bayette tower, you will enjoy the best panorama!
Notre Dame Du Port Basilica
A beautiful religious edifice, part of UNESCO World Heritage, located in one of Clermont’s most picturesque areas.
Place De Jaude
The famous public square on which stands a grand statue of Vercingetorix (the Gaul hero who stopped Julius Caesar) sitting imperiously on a horse and holding a glaive.
Espace Art Roman
Free museum with some exceptional Romanesque and Medieval heritage of the city and its region. The perfect starting point of your visits!
Vulcania
The theme park to discover the Volcanoes’ world, with the famous earthquake simulator ride!
Puy De Dôme
The highest top of the Natural Volcano Park (1465 m), featuring an exceptional panorama and also with famous ruins of the Roman Temple of Mercury (1st and 2nd centuries).
Access will only be possible by foot along the ’Chemin des Muletiers’ for the next 2 years to june 2012. For more information look at the website below.
