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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] ⓘ) is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with a population of 147,284 (2020).
Visit Clermont-Ferrand (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France) Photo Gallery Book hotels, flights, car hire. Surrounded by dormant volcanoes and with buildings made from black lava stones, Clermont-Ferrand is the capital of the Auvergne region. The city was originally two towns, Clairmont and Montferrand, which were joined by Louis XIII.
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.
Jan 26, 2020 · Clermont-Ferrand is crammed with engaging history, and is a young and convivial university city, with a pedigree for learning that goes back to Blaise Pascal. The city is also the home of Michelin, which is famed for a lot more than just tyres, as you’ll discover at the L’Aventure Michelin a new museum showing how an iconic French brand ...
Mar 6, 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.
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. Read more.
