Old Town is where most of the prominent monuments can be found. The primary one is the Gothic-style cathedral of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption. Made out of the black lava from the nearby volcanoes, its standout features are the stained glass and the rose window. Another building of importance is the church of Notre-Dane-du-Port.
Place de Jaude, the main square, is the bustling centre of Clermont with several bars and cafes lining the nearby streets. Visit the Maison de Savaron to sample the local delicacies; it is a Renaissance-style structure with a well laid-out courtyard around it.
The area around Clermont has been classified as a regional national park. Of the chain of mountains around Clermont, around 80 are peaks of extinct volcanoes. Puy-de-Dome is the oldest and highest of the volcanoes. It used to be a site of worship in the Roman times. There are shuttle buses available to reach the summit.
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