Top Things to do in Puy-de-Dome
Top Hotels in Puy-de-Dome
- 1. Le Clos St Eloi
- 2. Grand Hotel le Mont-Dore
- 3. Hotel Clermont Estaing
- 4. Mercure Clermont Ferrand Centre Jaude
- 5. Campanile Clermont Ferrand Centre
- 6. Hotel Campanile Clermont Ferrand - Le Brezet
- 7. Le Chatel Hotel-Restaurant
- 8. Kyriad Clermont Ferrand Centre
- 9. Best Western Plus Hotel Litteraire Alexandre Vialatte
- 10. Mercure Saint Nectaire Spa & Bien-etre Hotel
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Things to do in Puy-de-Dome, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Caverns & Caves
Discover the best top things to do in Puy-de-Dome, France including Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire, Site Troglodyte de Jonas - Forteresse medievale et chapelle romane, Les Mysteres de Farges, Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic, Grottes du Cornadore.
Restaurants in Puy-de-Dome
1. Fontaines Petrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 727 reviews
Enjoy a great and unusual moment in a strange universe of water and stone. After a stroll in the underground, the hot springs will guide you to the atelier where the secrets of a unique handicraft have been preserved for 2 centuries. The 14-meter-hight petrifying ladder will show you man's cleverness in the artistic use of calcium. At the end of the visit you will discover, in the showroom, our creations fine results of the combination between nature's plenty and the craftsmen's know-how.
Reviewed By azyo2018 - Saint Thomas, Canada
This place is for people who really appreciate and want to learn more about the ancient art. The owner has done a fantastic job preserving the history of this type of art. The process of petrification is a type of focalization, so if you are into geology you must visit this site. We accidentally found the place and since our return to Canada, this place has been the topic of our conversations. I think it takes certain people to appreciate what they do at this site. Although my 8 years old daughter had a fantastic time here as well. Because it was short we didn't get too tired and we learned so much about the geological aspect of the area in 20 minutes. We came back with 4 pieces of their artwork. If I am in the area I will definitely go back.
2. Site Troglodyte de Jonas - Forteresse medievale et chapelle romane
3. Les Mysteres de Farges
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 255 reviews
20 years ago, Alphonse Bellonte discovered the mysteries of four caves… They were dug in medieval times and were old troglodyte dwellings. The caves are now a modern museum “the Mystères de Farges” is a one hour tour which makes you travel back through centuries. In our 4 caves you will experience the history of these medieval troglodyte dwellings thanks to an unforgettable “son et lumière show”. Then, you’ll see the Viginet’s treasure.
4. Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic
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4.0 based on 453 reviews
La Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic is an ancient underground quarry dug in the heart of a lava flow. Through an original scenovision combining excitement and discovery, follow in the footsteps of Jean Legay-Chevalier, an iconic figure of the 1900s. As you explore four scenes, accompanied by Jules Cotte, his loyal foreman, you will discover:the quarry and the worksite, inside the cavern,the secret of Volvic water, the history and evolution of quarries, daily life at the start of the last century. During the visit, you have subtittle in english.
