Clermont-Ferrand: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 47 - 102 Kyriad Clermont Ferrand Est - Aéroport
 Entirely renovated in 2008, this hotel is ideal for a stopover in Clermont-Ferrand and offers direct access to the A71, A75, A89 motorways.
Kyriad Ho… MoreEUR 53 - 110 Kyriad Hotel Clermont Ferrand Centre
 L´Hôtel KYRIAD is close to the centre of Clermont-Ferrand . Ideally located for shopping and near the historic centre of the town. (shops, cine… MoreEUR 63 - 150 Kyriad Prestige Hotel Clermont-Ferrand
 Kyriad Prestige Hotel Clermont-Ferrand is located 5 minutes from the city centre. Its en suite rooms are air-conditioned and offer satellite TV and fr… MoreEUR 51 - 89 Inter-Hotel Volcanhotel
 The Volcanhotel offers affordable accommodation in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, near the famous Place de Jaude. Guestrooms are soundproofed with ai… MoreEUR 69 - 79 Inter-Hotel Republique
 The 2-star Inter-Hotel Republique is located in one of the liveliest districts of Clermont-Ferrand and features 55 air-conditioned rooms.
The restaur… MoreEUR 52 - 66 Hotel Regina
 The hotel is ideally located in the very heart of Clermont Ferrand City .The hotel is surrounded by charming restaurants, french brasseries , and also… MoreEUR 39 - 66 Inter-Hotel Aeroport
 Located in the airport zone, this property boasts a very easy access, close to the main transport routes and to the town centre.
Its rooms are soundpr… MoreEUR 84 - 184 Inter-Hotel Des Puys
 Inter-Hotel des Puys is located in the city centre, a few steps from the historic city centre. It offers a view of the old city and the Chaîne des Pu… MoreEUR 42 - 63 Le Floride II
 The Floride II is located in Clermont-Ferrand’s university district, a 10-minute walk from the city centre. It provides en-suite rooms with cable TV… MoreEUR 40 - 84 Le Parc
 Le Parc is located 5 km outside Clermont-Ferrand and is just 2 minutes from the tramway stop which provides direct access to the city centre. It offer… More
 This Séjours & Affaires residence is located 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Clermont Ferrand, on the N9. It offers en-suite accommodation with a k… MoreEUR 42 - 62 Saint-André
 The modern Saint-André hotel is located 2 minutes from the SNCF train station. It is just a 10-minute walk to the centre of Clermont-Ferrand, and its… MoreEUR 76 - 165 Suite Novotel Clermont Ferrand Polydome
 Located in Clermont Ferrand city centre, the Suitehotel is ydome is opposite the Polydôme congress centre. It offers free Wi-Fi access, a fitness cen… MoreEUR 59 - 88 Residhome Clermont Ferrand Gergovia
 The Residhome Gergovia apparthotel is located a 5-minute drive from the centre of Clermont Ferrand, in a natural setting. It offers stylish and modern… MoreEUR 38 - 75 Premiere Classe Clermont Ferrand Nord
 The crossroads of Europe.
Perfectly situated at the crossroads of southern and northern Europe, near exit 15 of the A71, our hotel is a wonderful sto… MoreEUR 37 - 71 Le Saint-Joseph
 With a peaceful and central location, this hotel is close to the old town as well as Polydome exhibition centre. The nearby tram station Delille Montl… MoreEUR 85 - 200 Novotel Clermont Ferrand
 The Novotel Clermont Ferrand is well situated near different motorway, the Zenith, the Grande Halle d´Auvergne and Polydôme.
This modern hotel… MoreEUR 89 - 190 Oceania Clermont Ferrand
 This hotel is located in Clermont Ferrand’s town centre in France’s Auvergne region. It offers panoramic views of the Puy de Dome and free Wi-Fi i… MoreEUR 33 - 48 Hotel Lune Etoile
 Located on the outskirts of Clermont-Ferrand, Hotel Lune Étoile is set in the heart of the shopping area La Pardieu, 5 minutes away from the centre b… MoreEUR 59 - 116 Hotel les Commercants
 This hotel is located in the Puy de Dôme region of Auvergne, opposite the Clermont-Ferrand SNCF train station. It offers free Wi-Fi access and a rest… MoreEUR 65 - 115 Best Western Lafayette
 This Best Western Hotel is located in Clermont-Ferrand town centre, just 2 minutes from the train station. It offers soundproofed accommodation with a… MoreEUR 69 - 125 Best Western Le Relais Kennedy
 Set only 10 minutes from the city centre of Clermont-Ferrand, close to the A7 motorway, the Best Western Relais Kennedy hotel welcomes you not far fro… MoreEUR 40 - 150 Campanile Clermont Ferrand Le Brezet
 Ideally situated, near the Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne Airport and the SNCF train station, the Campanile Clermont Ferrand Le Brezet is easily accessible… MoreEUR 48 - 89 Beaulieu
 Hotel Beaulieu is located in Clermont-Ferrand, just a short walk to the train station and near the university and the Polydome. It offers air-conditio… MoreEUR 55 - 101 Balladins Centre Clermont-Ferrand
 Situated in the city centre, the Balladins Centre Clermont-Ferrand Hotel offers 87 en suite guest rooms, with modern amenities including TV and free W… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clermont-Ferrand: Guide
Clermont-Ferrand is a city in central France, the capital of the Auvergne region. Population 140,000.
Understand
Geography
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
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 the famous Battle of Gergovia, in which the Gauls led by Vercingetorix triumphed temporarily over the Romans led ultimately by Julius Caesar. After the Roman conquest, the city was renamed Augustonemetum, a name which combined its original Gallic name with that of the Emperor Augustus. Its population was estimated at 15,000–30,000 inhabitants in the 2nd century CE, making it one of the largest cities of Roman Gaul.
In 848, the city was renamed Clairmont, after the castle Clarus Mons. Clairmont was an episcopal city ruled by its bishop, and famously the starting point of the First Crusade raised to free Jerusalem from Muslim domination. Pope Urban II preached Crusade in 1095 at the Council of Clermont. In 1120, to counteract the power of the clergy, the counts of Auvergne founded the city of Montferrand on the model of the new cities of the Midi. In 1551, Clermont became a royal city, and in 1610, the inseparable property of the Crown.
On 15 April 1630, the Edict of Troyes (the First Edict of Union) forcibly joined the two cities of Clermont and Ferrand. This union was confirmed in 1731 by Louis XV with the Second Edict of Union. At this time Montferrand was no more than a satellite city of Clermont, in which condition it remained until the beginning of the 20th century. Wishing to retain its independence, Montferrand made three demands for independence, in 1789, 1848, and 1863.
Contemporary City
In the 20th century, the construction of the Michelin factories and city gardens definitively reunited Clermont and Montferrand. Today, although the two cities are amalgamated, one may find in Clermont-Ferrand two distinct downtowns, and Montferrand retains a strong identity.
Clermont-Ferrand remains home to the famous French tyre manufacturing company Michelin.
See
the large bronze statue of Vercingetorix in the place de Jaude, the city's most famous public square
the Puy-de-Dôme, the dormant volcano overlooking the city. This is accessible by a bus which runs in the summer. At the top, visitors can parasail, go hiking, or visit the cafe.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption. Construction on the black gothic cathedral started in 1248 and was not finished until 1902. Like most of the old buildings and churches in this region, it was built out of black volcanic rock.
La Fontaine d'Amboise, which was built in 1515.
Notre-Dame-du-Port. This is a Romanesque basilica constructed in the 11th and 12th century out of yellow sandstone. It's known for its detailed capitals, which are at the top of the pillars inside.
Parc Montjuzet. This park over the town offers a great view for visitors who can't make it to the top of the Puy-de-Dome. It's a long hike up, but it's worth it.
Eat At
Le Chat Noir. This is a small tea house next to the cathedral that serves a wide variety of teas and scones. Most of the jellies and teas are locally made.
Pizza Tino, 40, Place de Jaude. This restaurant serves reasonably priced pizzas and is always crowded at lunch.
Le Pinocchio, 20, rue Saint-Dominique. This is an Italian restaurant which serves excellent pastas and pizzas.
Drink At
Le Café Pascal. This café next to the cathedral has an international feel. It is lively at night.
L'Appart, 6, place Sugny. This bar has an apartment theme and guests can choose to sit in the bedroom, living room, or bathroom.
Le Still Irish Pub, 7, boulevard Leon Malrey. International students, particularly anglophones, like to congregate here.
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