Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand occupies the eastern edge of the Limagne plain beneath the volcanic hills of the Chaîne des Puys in central France. The city is defined by dark Volvic stone: the twin-spired Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Cathedral and the Romanesque Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Port give its centre a distinctive mineral character. Clermont and Montferrand retain distinct historic cores, while Place de Jaude forms the modern civic heart. Michelin was founded here in 1889 and remains central to the city’s industrial identity. The Chaîne des Puys–Limagne Fault tectonic arena is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Clermont-Ferrand and volcanic Auvergne.

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