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Beaumont (Auvergnat: Biaumont) is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.The commune lies to the south of the dormant volcano, the Puy-de-Dôme (10 km from the commune and the city) which is clearly visible, including the telecommunication antennas that sit on its top.
Visit near Beaumont-du-Perigord with France This Way reviews. Saint-Avit-Senieur. Saint-Avit-Senieur is dominated by the substantial abbey ruins in the centre of the village. Saint-Avit-Senieur guide. Molieres. Molieres is small but perhaps the best example of an unspoiled bastide town in the region. Molieres guide.
Beaumont is an English bastide town founded in 1272 by Edward I of England. It has a beautiful Gothic church, a medieval Maison de retraite, and a fairy tale chateau nearby.
Jan 11, 2023 · Learn about the history and architecture of Beaumont-du-Périgord, a royal bastide village founded by King Edward I in 1272. Discover its landmarks, events and nearby attractions in the Dordogne region of France.
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Beaumont is situated in the Puy-de-Dome department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Beaumont in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Popular places to visit nearby include Clermont-Ferrand basilica at 3 km and Clermont-Ferrandat 3 km.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater! ... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Puy-de-Dome
Aubiere: market Sunday (2km)Clermont-Ferrand: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Saturday (3km)Chamalieres: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday (3km)Cebazat: market Thursday & Sunday (9km)What to do at Beaumont? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Beaumont.
Beaumont is in the southern-centre of France at 3 kilometres from Clermont-Ferrand, the department capital (general information: Beaumont is 349 kilometres from Paris).
For driving distances to Beaumont from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner. We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aubiere, Ceyrat, Chamalieres, Clermont-Ferrand, Durtol, La Roche-Blanche, Perignat-les-Sarlieve, Puy-de-Dome, Romagnat, Royat and Saint-Genes-Champanelle. This page in French:...
Beaumont is a municipality of over 11 000 inhabitants lying in the Puy-de-Dome, near Clermont-Ferrand. It has a rich cultural and architectural heritage, a market, a feast of cuckolds, and various leisure activities nearby.
20. Castles, Historic Sites. Bureau d'Information Touristique de Beaumont. 3. Visitor Centers. Porte de Luzier. 12. Historic Sites. Église Saint-Laurent-et-Saint-Front.
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