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Place Delille, Central square in Clermont-Ferrand, France

Place Delille forms a rectangular layout at the foot of the central plateau, near Notre-Dame du Port Basilica in Clermont-Ferrand's downtown district.

Originally named Champ Herm, this location gained recognition as a potential site where Pope Urban II delivered the Clermont appeal in 1095.

The square honors Jacques Delille, an 18th-century local poet, and features a historic fountain from 1875 that holds national monument status.

Multiple tram lines connect at Place Delille, making it a central transportation hub that links different neighborhoods of Clermont-Ferrand.

The square includes a pharmacy with a decorative mosaic storefront that has received official recognition as a historical monument.

Location: Clermont-Ferrand

GPS coordinates: 45.78066,3.09151

Latest update: March 26, 2025 21:15

What to do and see in Clermont-Ferrand?

Clermont-Ferrand is distinguished by its dark volcanic stone architecture and its close proximity to the Chaîne des Puys. The religious heritage includes the Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port, an outstanding example of 12th-century Auvergnat Romanesque art, and the Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral, a Gothic building constructed from volcanic stone. The Place de Jaude serves as the hub of city life, lined with historic buildings and shops. The city hosts several museum institutions that explore local and industrial history. The Roger-Quilliot Museum of Art is housed in a former Ursuline convent and displays works from the 14th to the 20th century, while L'Aventure Michelin traces the evolution of the tire industry since 1889. Lecoq Garden covers 12 acres of green space in the city center. A few kilometers away, the Regional Natural Park of the Volcans d'Auvergne spans nearly 1,500 square miles and offers access to the Puy de Dôme, a volcano rising to 4,785 feet (1465 meters), and Puy Pariou, which reaches 3,960 feet (1209 meters) in altitude.

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