Clermont-Ferrand Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Maison de la Culture

Maison de la Culture, Clermont-Ferrand

 SirRichard Says:  The Maison of Culture is a municipal cultural centre is an exhibition centre were most of the important cultural events in Clermont take place. Here is located the International short films festival at the beginning of the year and the Biennal of Travel Diaries, but there... 

Inside the cathedral

Inside the cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand

 SirRichard Says:  If you enter the cathedral, you will find inside a wooden prototype that will give you an idea of how big anf beutiful it is. Being surrounded by buildings, it is not easy to see the whole building from outside (unless you ride a helicopter) so this is a good way to see the... 

Cathedral

Cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand

 SirRichard Says:  The magnificient gothic cathedral seems to be the most outstanding landmark here in Clermont. It is in the very centre of town, all siurrounded by buildings. It can be visited inside and has marvellous stained glass. 

See Volcanoes at Puy-Dome

See Volcanoes at Puy-Dome, Clermont-Ferrand

 mickebear Says:  Puy-Dome is the highest volcanoe in Auvergne - you can see even Mont Blanc on a clear weather - at 500 km away. 

Activities around clermont ferrand - outdoor

Activities around clermont ferrand - outdoor, Clermont-Ferrand

 Pierrethechef Says:  Clermont is a nice town in the beautiful region of Auvergne. The best activities are clearly outdoor with plenty of walking around the Volcanoes Park, you can also hire bikes in a few places... The new theme park around volcanoes is called "Vulcania". It tells you more about... 

Hotels  

Citotel MG

 1 Review and 9 Opinions  This hotel was very nice & very clean , the only thing you watch for is if you get a room on the... 

Kyriad Clermont-Ferrand Centre

 1 Review and 34 Opinions  I was invited by the Association to 2 nights stay in this modern hotel, near the Maison de la... 

Restaurants  

Santooka: Japonais!

Santooka: Japonais!, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  For when you are in the mood for some great japanese food. 

Pizza Yvon: Late night eats and drinks

Pizza Yvon: Late night eats and drinks, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  I visited this place very often. Not only does it have great pizza but they also sell wine after the stores are already closed. Since in France stores close earlier than america this is a very big deal. Beware though they are only open util 10:30pm though.They say they have... 

Sale Sucre: Omelette Frites

Sale Sucre: Omelette Frites, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  We used to eat here all the time. They have the best omelette frites in town. If you are a regular here don't forget to ask about the carte de fidelite!! omelette frites 

Bar Carnot: Pool tables

Bar Carnot: Pool tables, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  This restaurant is located right next to Universite Blaise-Pascal. It has a couple of pool tables and a great place for students to hang out, do homework, grab a quick bite...... Chocolat chaud 

Au Monde D'OR: Great Chinese Food

Au Monde D'OR: Great Chinese Food, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  Chinese; Vietnamise, and Thai; Open Every day 

Nightlife  

Bar Des Beaux Arts: Nice Terrace

Bar Des Beaux Arts: Nice Terrace, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  For a good price and a good atmosphere this is where to go. They also have an amazing vin chaud. Whatever you want. 

Duplex: Party All night Long

Duplex: Party All night Long, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  This is a small nightclub that knows how to party. it has two small levels. upstairs there is karaoke and downstairs there is music pumping full blast. This is the place to go after all the other places have closed down. Club like clothes 

Transportation  

Train

Train, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  Train is one or the cheapest ways to travel in Europe. If you are between the ages of 12-25 i reccommend purchasing la carte 12/25. you usually get about 50% off your tickets. My roundtrip from Clermont to Geneva was only $36. Almost every bus stops at the train station so... 

Student discounts

Student discounts, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  If you are in clermont-ferrarand and want a good deal on transportation go to the OTU Voyage office. They have great deals on airline tickets, train tickets and even vacation packages. this is where i went all the time. also if you are a student you have to get the 12/25... 

Shopping  

Jaude Area Mall: A great Mall

Jaude Area Mall: A great Mall, Clermont-Ferrand

 djpublicenemy Says:  this is a really nice mall , in an area called "Jaude" , take a cab there and ask him about "Jaude Centre", you will find a lot of nice shops inside, and if you dont like them , then take a walk beside the mall then you will find a place that looks like the turkish bazaars,... 

Loom: Great Costume Jewerly

Loom: Great Costume Jewerly, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  I have a bad habit of making sure everything I put on matches. This includes jewerly. This shop isn't very expensive and has all colors of the rainbow; just right for a crazy girl like me. Earrings, rings, necklaces, watches, etc....... Much less than other jewerly stores 

Cote Photo: Best Film Developing

Cote Photo: Best Film Developing, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  I tried a few different places, but this one seemed to be the best quality photos and most importantly they will put that white edge around the photos that make them look so much better. Don't forget to ask about the carte de fidelite also about average but not the... 

les Volcans: Best Book Store

les Volcans: Best Book Store, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  I love to read and this is the best book store in Clermont-Ferrand. If you can't find it here you probably won't find it in clermont. They also have a great collection of cd's and dvds. Books, cd's, stationary......... normal prices 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tromp d'oeil

Tromp d'oeil, Clermont-Ferrand

 SirRichard Says:  Walking around the old centre I found this building, just behind the cathedral, with an interesting wall painting. All you see in the pic is painted, it was just a whole wall and all those perspectives and archs... are illusion. Interesting, isn't it? 

Sports & Outdoors  

Fun with Lasers

Fun with Lasers, Clermont-Ferrand

 Moustique Says:  There is this place called Zapatak and I have never had so much fun playing. You just get a group of friends together (you can either play each other or another group.) and chase each other with laser guns through an obstacle course. Make sure to wear something lightweight... 

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Q:  Hello!1 My husband is going to Clermont Ferrand 12/12-12/18... then 1 night inParis before returning home to San Francisco area. I... 

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A: Hi, For the weather aspect : Clermont-Ferrand (like all the Auvergne region) can have rather harsh winters (FYI, it snowed this night and the temperature just now (1pm)... 

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Clermont

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 I spent 2 years in Clermont-Ferrand as a foreign exchange student. This place is like a second home to me. I miss it a lot and more importantly I miss all of the wonderful people I met here. 

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Clermont-Ferrand Provence Auvergne.

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  After leaving our sisters place in Lanty, Lori & my brother & I traveled to Nevers, Moulins ,on to Clermont-Ferrand.where we stayed the night in this Hotel M.G. This Hotel was very nice ,we had to...... 

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A nice town in the middle of France

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 As some of you might know I use to make TRAVEL DIARIES of my trips, so I keep a nice memory of them while I enjoy painting watercolors on the road and kill the dead hours in hotels, bus stations......... 

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A Visit to Clermont Ferrand

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Clermont-Ferrand. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Vive la France

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 Maintenant je suis en France et j'ai profité d'une année géniale ici. en faisant mes etudes. Je suis contente de vous montrer quelques images et de vous parler d'une ville qui n'est peut-être pas très... 

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