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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What to do and see in Puy-de-Dome, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Puy-de-Dome, France including Vallee de Chaudefour, Chateau de Tournoel, Chaine des Puys, Ferme La Clef des Champs, Puy de Sancy, Puy-de-Dome Volcano, L'Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine, Volcano Park of Lemptegy, Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, Chateau de Murol.
Restaurants in Puy-de-Dome
1. Vallee de Chaudefour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 251 reviews
2. Chateau de Tournoel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 785 reviews
3. Chaine des Puys
4. Ferme La Clef des Champs
5. Puy de Sancy
6. Puy-de-Dome Volcano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,736 reviews
Reviewed By 4KiaraS - Chester, United Kingdom
This was the highlight of our trip to the Clermont-Ferrand area. The hike to the top is about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your pace. It does get a little more strenuous as you get the the top - and quite steep on the way down, so wear proper hiking shoes. Foe those with mobility issues (or young children) there is the option of taking a train, but if you're able-bodied, you'll want the experience of the hike! There is a middle option - there's a parking lot a little higher up the mountain that cuts about 20-30 minutes off the hike. That lots tends to fill up before the lower lot tough, so go early if you plan to be use that option. There's also a restaurant and a restroom at the upper parking lot. The views along the way are breathtaking. The height of Puy de Dôme is 1,465-metres. At the summit, it's nothing short of magical! We were fortunate enough to be there on a clear day where we had a perfect view of the Chaîne des Puys (volcanoes), Monts Dore and Monts du Forez mountains, Clermont-Ferrand and the Limagne plain. There's a path around the summit so you can take in the full panoramic view. I was shocked to see how many sheep were at the summit! The summit also provides restroom facilities, restaurant, gift shop, ruins of a Gallo-Roman temple, a meteorological observatory and a visitor information center. It took us 75 minutes to hike to the summit and about 45 minutes to go down because we went with the momentum and were basically running all he way down. Be careful - it gets slippery!! This is definitely something not to be missed! Bring a refillable water bottle and wear proper hiking shoes. It was hot when we went, but if you're visiting in cooler months you may ant to bring a light jacket for when you're at the summit.
7. L'Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By FranckGTH - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Interesting to visit, very nice painting inside, great architecture of roman church in Auvergne. thanks.
8. Volcano Park of Lemptegy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,052 reviews
Come and visit a volcano from the inside, with an enthusiastic guide, in the Chaine des Puys, 15 minutes away from the town Clermont-Ferrand.This natural touristic site has, for twenty years, made vulcanology understandable to anybody, thanks to a recreational and interactive visit on foot or by train.There are 4 steps to your visit, which lasts 2:45 hours :- A visit on foot or by train alongside your guide. Benefit from a panoramic view and discover geological wonders (volcanic bombs, vents and lava flows),- the industrial heritage ,- 4D simulator, "La Mine Explosive".NEW DYNAMIC MOVIE "Back to Origins"!
9. Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,115 reviews
Reviewed By poorvegan
Well worth a look beautiful cathedral with interest for an array of different crafts, metalwork, stained glass and ancient fresques...if you like churches you'll .love it..
10. Chateau de Murol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,697 reviews
Reviewed By habiogrady
In the heart of the Auvergne region, amongst volcanoes. The best guided visit ever you can dream of. You will travel in time back to the middle ages. At every corner of the castle you will have a blacksmith, farmer, a guard, knights, Lord of the castle and his wife, all dressed up to give you the most authentic experience. Sometimes using old French, they are so funny. Yet you and your little ones will learn so much as bout history and life in a mot and bailey castle. A beautiful day.
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