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Issoire, Medieval commune in Puy-de-Dôme, France

The commune of Issoire extends along the Couze River at an elevation of 386 meters, near its junction with the Allier River in central France.

Founded by the Arverni tribe, Issoire developed into a significant educational center during Roman times, when it was known as Iciodurum.

The Saint-Austremoine church stands as a primary example of Romanesque architecture, built over an ancient chapel that contained the tomb of Saint Austremoine.

The Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée railway connects Issoire to Nîmes, with the station located 40 kilometers southeast of Clermont-Ferrand.

The town maintains a population density of 760 inhabitants per square kilometer across its 19.69 square kilometers of territory.

Location: arrondissement of Issoire

Elevation above the sea: 398 m

Shares border with: Bergonne, Le Broc, Orbeil, Pardines, Parentignat, Perrier, Saint-Yvoine, Solignat

Phone: +33473890354

Email: contact@issoire.fr

Website: http://issoire.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.54417,3.24889

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58

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