Our AirBNB agency in Clermont-Ferrand presents a series of selected activities for the whole family, to do in and around town.
Clermont-Ferrand is a city rich in history and culture, located in the heart of Auvergne in France. It is a perfect destination for lovers of discovery and entertainment. The city is distinguished by its many historical monuments, its varied activities and its annual festivals. “It's a magnificent city that has a lot to offer, describes Christian Peytier, director of the YourHostHelper concierge service in Clermont-Ferrand. There is always something to do there.
Sites to see selected by our Airbnb Clermont-Ferrand concierge
The city of Clermont-Ferrand is full of places to discover. Historic headquarters of the tire manufacturer Michelin, the town is home to a museum dedicated to the brand: the Michelin adventure. It is a scenic route of 2000 m² in which spaces with different atmospheres and contents follow one another. You will discover there the history, the news as well as the future of Michelin. From the first removable tire to the new Concept Vision Michelin, via maps, guides and of course the legendary Bibendum, an exciting visit awaits you.
Several other equally fascinating museums are to be discovered through Clermont-Ferrand. The Bargoin museum offers a large number of archaeological riches from excavations in the metropolis. The Henri-Lecoq museum houses an immense reserve of 50 samples of rocks, fossils and minerals as well as monumental herbaria and the famous Pascaline, a calculating machine invented by Blaise Pascal. The Roger-Quilliot art museum will allow you to discover statues of Romanesque and Gothic virgins, works of art, portraits and paintings from the 000th and XNUMXth centuries. “There are also several works of street art in the streets of the city, explains Christian Peytier of the AirBNB agency in Clermont-Ferrand. They are signed by artists such as Aryz, Tellas or Loraine Motti, who are very well known nationally and internationally”.
Culture occupies a large place in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. Indeed, many theaters and concerts offer a wide variety of programming. Among these rooms are the Comédie, the Valet de Cœur, the Coopérative de mai and the Chaméléon. Clermont-Ferrand is also preselected for the title of European Capital of Culture for 2028. The decision will be made at the end of 2023. “It would really be something great for the city, rejoices Christian Peytier. This would allow Clermont-Ferrand to welcome even more tourists and shine on a national, European and even global level. Many tourists will come to visit the city”.
Among the monuments to see are the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Port, the medieval city of Montferrand or the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, which are all huge places steeped in history to discover absolutely in Clermont-Ferrand.
The best addresses for leisure by our concierge YourHostHelper in Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand is a city rich in leisure and activities for the whole family. In particular, sport is an integral part of the city's landscape. On the rugby side, ASM Clermont is one of the mythical clubs of the Top 14, the French rugby championship. The team's supporters, considered the best in France, are called the Yellow Army. Clermont and rugby are inseparable and the Marcel-Michelin stadium is a high place in the city. Attending a match has become an intense experience! The sports enclosure has become a real place of conviviality where love of sport and festive spirit are one. Banda wandering around the stadium and in the stands, concerts and meetings with the players enliven the before and after the match. On the football side, Clermont Foot 63 moved up to Ligue 1 quite recently but also offers superb matches at the Gabriel-Montpied stadium and attending them can allow you to see some beautiful displays rich in spectacle.
For fans of cars and mechanics, the Charade circuit is made for you. It is a mythical circuit which hosted the Formula 4 Grand Prix de France 1 times in the 70s. Approved by the FFSA, it offers a technical and hilly 4km course with 18 bends, in a very beautiful natural setting with feet of the Auvergne volcanoes. Today, the Circuit de Charade hosts vintage car rallies, truck races and various speed activities. There's nothing like sitting on the stands to experience the sound of sports cars, feel the vibrations of the engines, observe the journey of legendary cars... For stronger sensations, the Training Days allow car owners to drive on the legendary circuit. It is also possible to drive sports cars on the circuit for a unique experience, thanks to organizers like Nomad Driving Event.
Among the interesting activities to practice in town, escape games have invaded Clermont-Ferrand (as well as the rest of France) for a few years. These treasure hunts and puzzle games are a real phenomenon and you will find several of them throughout the city: Les Arcanes de la Cité, l'Empreinte de Pascal or STEAM Escape Game, there will be something for everyone. The city also has a laser tag as well as a bowling alley, and several outdoor sports sites and outdoor sports orientation courses.
The must-see places chosen by our AirBNB agency in Clermont-Ferrand
When asked what you absolutely must see in Clermont-Ferrand, Christian Peytier, our YourHostHelper agency manager in Clermont-Ferrand, does not hesitate for a second: “The volcanoes of Auvergne! It is absolutely necessary to see them, it is superb. We have a lot of people who come to see them and the visit is really worth it”. The chain of Puys is indeed a must and it is absolutely necessary to explore it. Fortunately, everything is very accessible and for the whole family.
The puy de Dôme is the highest summit of the Chaîne des Puys. It offers visitors a breathtaking 360° view of the 80 volcanoes of various shapes aligned over 45 km long and 5 km wide. This symbolic place steeped in history can be visited throughout the year. The trails that run through it and its altitude of 1465 m make it a real escape ground, on earth as in the sky. To get to the top, several solutions: on foot via numerous hiking trails, or by panoramic train. A superb panorama is revealed at the top and you will not be disappointed with the trip.
For the youngest, the essential is called Vulcania. This unique amusement park in Europe is entirely devoted to volcanoes and natural phenomena on Earth. Vulcania combines emotions and discovery for an exceptional walk in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes in the company of several colorful characters.
Clermont-Ferrand is therefore a city full of things to see and superb places to discover. The city is a superb vacation spot for the whole family in all seasons. Christian Peytier, director of our YourHostHelper agency in Clermont-Ferrand, is looking forward to welcoming new visitors: "We have a long list of recommendations to provide to all our tenants, so that they have the best possible stay thanks to YourHostHelper" .
