Touristic Information

Clermont-Ferrand is a city in the middle of France. It is mostly known for the Chaîne des Puys, a chain of volcanoes that surrounds the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2018.

The city itself is also beautiful and we invite you to visit some of its most famous sites:

  • The Gothic black lava stone cathedral
  • The basilica Notre-Dame-du-Port
  • Place de Jaude with its statue of Vercingetorix
  • Museum Henri Lecoq and its pascaline
  • L'aventure Michelin, to discover the history of the company

Additional touristic informations can be found on the website of the tourist office.

Possible tour(s) around Clermont-Ferrand
  • Two possible english-speaking tours of around 2 hours each focusing on either Auvergne's legends or folklore to discover the "hidden" cultural heritage of Clermont-Ferrand. Those interested (individually or in a group) may visit https://visitauvergne.org/ or contact on govisitauvergne@gmail.com.
Recommended Restaurants
  • Alfred
  • L'écureuil
  • Le 62
  • Un grain de Saveur
  • L'instantané
  • Le Chardonnay
  • En/Vie
  • Le bistrot d'à:; côté
  • Bath's
  • Il Visconti
  • Smørrebrød
  • L'Ostal
  • Jean-Claude Leclerc
  • Apicius

Additional touristic informations can be found on the website of the tourist office.