Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- Served by Vichy-Charmeil Airport (VHY).
History
Clermont-Ferrand is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with a population of 146,351 (2023). Its metropolitan area had 510,685 inhabitants in 2023. It is the prefecture (capital) of the Puy-de-Dôme département. Julien Bony is its current mayor.
Where to stay
17 Bd Edgar Quinet, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France · le-kennedy.fr
41 Av. de la République, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France · lemagnetic.com
53 Av. de l'Union Soviétique, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · all.accor.com
Rte de la Baraque, 63830 Durtol, France · restaurant-lepre.com
43 Av. Pierre et Marie Curie, 63400 Chamalières, France · hotel-radio.fr
16 Pl. Lucie et Raymond Aubrac, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France · eco-clermont-ferrand-estaing.kyriad.com
25 Av. de la Vallée, 63130 Royat, France · la-belle-meuniere.com
10 Rue Grégoire de Tours, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · latourdegregoire.com
61 Rue du Ressort, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France · hotelclermontestaing.com
16 Pl. Delille, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · hotelvialatte.com
82 Bd François Mitterrand, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · oceaniahotels.com
5 Pl. Allard, 63130 Royat, France · princesse-flore-hotel.com
6 Rue Sainte-Rose, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · clermontferrand.artyster.com
20 Av. de la Vallée, 63130 Royat, France · hotel-lechatel.com
51 Av. de l'Union Soviétique, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · lescommercants.fr
6 Av. de la Gare, 63400 Royat, France · hotel-auvergne.com
10 Rue des Minimes rue piétonne, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · davhotel.com
59 Bd François Mitterrand, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · ihg.com
44 Rue Claude Guichard, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · clermont-ferrand-le-brezet.campanile.com
7 Av. Julien, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · apparthotel-clermontferrand.com
6 Rue Auger, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France · eklohotels.com
2 Rue du Devoir, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand, France · clermont-ferrand-nord.premiereclasse.com
25 Av. de la Libération, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · radissonhotels.com
18 Bd Winston Churchill, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France · le-marmotel.fr
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Restaurant · RESTAURANT À BOULETTES Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-13:30,19:00-21:30 · aubdv.fr
Burger, Restaurant · burgers with local cheeses (Saint Nectaire, Bleu d'Auvergne) ; french fries home-made Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:00, 18:30-22:00; Fr,… · bougnatburger.fr
Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Coffee Shop ☕️ Petits Déjeuners 🥖 Brunch 🍳 Déjeuner 🍽️ Salon de thé 🍰 🫖Drinks 🍹🍷🍺 Opening hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa… · facebook.com
French, Restaurant · Restaurant inter-administratif Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-13:30; PH off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · restaurant-agrim.fr
Cafe · Café-lecture associatif d'éducation populaire proposant des animations culturelles gratuites et libres d'accès. Opening hours: Mo-We 14:00-23:00; Th-Sa… · cafelesaugustes.fr
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · bagelcorner.fr
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:30; Fr 11:30-15:00,18:00-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:30 Features: step-free access… · buffalo-grill.fr
French Tacos, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-02:00; Th,Fr,Sa 11:00-04:00; Su 11:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Rue de la Tour d'Auvergne,… · chamas-tacos.com
Sandwich, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 8 Rue des Sauzes · classcroute.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,18:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-15:00,18:00-23:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · dominos.fr
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · kfc.fr
Friture, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:00,18:30-22:30; Fr 11:30-15:00,18:30-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:30 · restaurantleon.fr
Poke, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,18:30-22:30; Sa,Su 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 8 Rue de la Tour d'Auvergne,… · restaurants.pokawa.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,18:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-14:30,18:30-23:00; Su 11:30-14:30,18:30-22:30 · 26 Avenue Lavoisier, Aubière,… · delarte.fr
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:45-14:30,18:45-22:00; Su 18:45-22:00 · yuzu.restaurant
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00; Th-Sa 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 42 Avenue des États-Unis, Clermont-Ferrand,… · nachos.fr
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Tu 11:45-14:30, 18:30-22:30 · 46 Avenue des Thermes, 63400 · papapoulebylo.fr
Asian, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu,We 12:00-14:00; Th-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00 · 16 Rue de la Préfecture, Clermont-Ferrand, 63000 · facebook.com
Brunch, Breakfast, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa, Su 09:00-15:00 · 78 Rue Lamartine · restaurantchezmaximes.com
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-13:30,19:30-21:15; Sa 19:30-21:15 · lostal-restaurant.fr
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:30,18:00-22:30; Sa-Su 12:00-14:30,19:00-22:30 · lacoteetlarete.fr
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 10:00-15:30 Features: takeaway · lamaisonraviolis.fr
American, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00; Sa 19:00-22:30; Su 11:30-14:00, 19:00-22:30 Features: vegetarian options · 32 Rue du 4… · la-ruche-restaurant.eatbu.com
Crepe, Salad, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-15:00,18:30-00:30; Sa,Su 11:30-00:30 · le1513.com
Bistro, Traditional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access, air… · restaurant-bistrotdacote.fr
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:45-14:00,19:00-23:00; Su 19:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6-8 Rue des Archers, Clermont-Ferrand, 63000 · legandhi-clermont.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · quai63.com
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 11 Place de la Victoire,… · piperno.fr
Portuguese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:30-14:00,17:30-21:00; Su 10:30-14:00 Features: takeaway · reigalo.fr
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:30,18:00-22:30 Features: takeaway
Kebab, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Su 11:00-24:00 · kankafamilykebab.com
Traditional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-14:00,19:00-23:00 · gourmandine-restaurant.com
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 19:00-23:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:00 · larddevivre.fr
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 · lardetlamaniere.fr
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-21:00; Su 09:00-14:00
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 19:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-22:30 · 24 Rue des Gras
Couscous, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-23:00
Tea, Ice Cream, Crepe, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2 Place de la Victoire, Clermont-Ferrand
Spanish, Italian, Restaurant · Spanish/Italian restaurant · 38 Avenue Lavoisier, Aubière, 63170 · espritlatin.eatbu.com
Barbecue, Burger, Chicken, Ice Cream, Meat, Steak House, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 98 Avenue Ernest Cristal, Aubière, 63170
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:30 · bchef.fr
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,18:00-23:00; Fr-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-17:00; Tu 10:00-14:00; We 00:00-24:00; Th 10:45-14:00,19:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 10:45-14:00,19:00-23:45
Pasta, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30, Th,Fr 18:30-21:30 Features: step-free access
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Airports
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport (CFE) 6.8 km to the centre
Clermont-Ferrand, ARA, FR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Air France, Airlinair, Alitalia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Paris… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Air France AF (ERJ-145, Embraer 170, Embraer 190, ATR 72, CRK) · 3 routes: Amsterdam*, Paris, Paris
- Airlinair A5 (ERJ-145) · 3 routes: Amsterdam, Lyon, Nice
- Alitalia AZ (Embraer 170, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Paris*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (ERJ) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Porto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Vichy-Charmeil Airport (VHY) 50 km to the centre
Charmeil, Allier, ARA, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Issoire-Le Broc Airfield 33 km to the centre
Le Broc, Alpes-Maritimes, ARA, FR
Brioude Beaumont Airfield 55 km to the centre
Beaumont, Puy-de-Dôme, ARA, FR
Ussel-Thalamy Airfield 58 km to the centre
Ussel, Corrèze, NAQ, FR
Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield 66 km to the centre
ARA, FR
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vichy-Charmeil Airport (VHY); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CFE has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Amsterdam, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Paris…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Clermont-Ferrand, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing