Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Gothic cathedral built of black Volvic lava stone, with two spires that dominate the city.
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Clermont-Ferrand: airports, things to do and where to stay
Clermont-Ferrand, the capital of Auvergne and home of Michelin, sits at the foot of the Chaîne des Puys, a chain of volcanoes listed as a World Heritage Site. Its centre is built from dark volcanic stone.
Clermont-Ferrand airports
From the airport to central Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport is about 6 km from central Clermont-Ferrand.
T2C línea B
The Aulnat Aéroport stop is a 3-minute walk from the terminal. Line B reaches Place de Jaude, in the city centre, in about 30 min.
TER Aulnat-Aéroport
Train station a 5-minute walk away along a footpath. TER trains reach Clermont-Ferrand station in about 10 min.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal. The ride to central Clermont-Ferrand takes about 15 min.
Clermont-Ferrand
Things to do in Clermont-Ferrand
Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port
A gem of Auvergne Romanesque architecture, a World Heritage Site as part of the Routes of Santiago in France.
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Place de Jaude
The great central square, with the equestrian statue of Vercingetorix, shops and cafés.
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Puy de Dôme
The region's emblematic volcano, about 15 km from the centre. Ride up on the Panoramique des Dômes rack railway.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Clermont-Ferrand?
Clermont-Ferrand is served by Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne (CFE).
How far is the airport from central Clermont-Ferrand?
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport is about 6 km from central Clermont-Ferrand.
How do I get from the airport to central Clermont-Ferrand?
From Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport you can take T2C línea B (bus), TER Aulnat-Aéroport (train), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Clermont-Ferrand?
Highlights of Clermont-Ferrand include Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port, Place de Jaude, and Puy de Dôme.
Photo credits
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption: Source: User:Fabien1309Derivative: User:MathKnight, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port: Coolcorrector, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Place de Jaude: Tony Castle, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Puy de Dôme: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons