Parc Bargoin, Public park in Chamalières, France
The 7.5-hectare park features 800 trees across 60 species, including ancient sequoias, Lebanon cedars, and a 250-year-old maple tree.
Jean-Baptiste Bargoin, a pharmacist who acquired the estate in 1868, donated the property to the Puy-de-Dôme department council upon his death in 1885.
The Tour des Deux Frères stands as a memorial structure within the park, commemorating the lives of Bargoin's sons who died from tuberculosis.
The park remains open daily throughout the year without admission fees, offering paths for walks and panoramic views over the surrounding landscape.
A collection of statues adorns the grounds, including La Semeuse by sculptor Jean Ossaye-Mombur and a representation of the Faun.
Location: Chamalières
Elevation above the sea: 490 m
GPS coordinates: 45.76325,3.06312
Latest update: May 16, 2025 10:24
Clermont-Ferrand sits at the edge of a volcanic landscape in the Massif Central, offering a mix of geological formations, medieval architecture and urban spaces for photographers. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, built from black volcanic stone, rises above the historic center, while Puy de Dôme, a 4,800-foot (1,465-meter) dormant volcano, shapes the surrounding terrain. The city combines industrial history with architectural heritage, from the Romanesque design of the Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Port to modern facilities like the Michelin Museum. The city center preserves its medieval street pattern in neighborhoods like Rue des Gras and Rue du Port, where dark stone buildings line narrow lanes. Place de Jaude forms the main square, featuring the equestrian statue of Vercingetorix and the Renaissance-era Fountain of Amboise. Parks such as Jardin Lecoq and Parc Montjuzet provide green spaces within the city, while cultural institutions like the Musée d'art Roger-Quilliot and Centre de Photographie Fontfreyde display contemporary and historical collections. The surrounding area includes several volcanic cones, among them Puy de la Vache, as well as the Chemin du Volcan hiking trail and the remains of the Gallo-Roman Temple of Mercury atop Puy de Dôme.
Grotte du Chien
711 m
Puy de Gravenoire
1.6 km
Hôtel Majestic
563 m
Gare de Royat - Chamalières
492 m
Église Notre-Dame de Chamalières
1.5 km
Église Saint-Léger de Royat
1 km
Ancient baths at Royat
762 m
Roman Theatre of Montaudou
748 m
Grand Hôtel
516 m
Maison Pezon
1.5 km
Croix de Royat
1.1 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Royat
759 m
Chapelle du couvent de Beaurepaire
1.6 km
Théâtre du Casino de Royat
675 m
Puy de Montaudoux
562 m
Grotte des Laveuses
1 km
Villa Stella
591 m
Villa Marie-Antoinette
1.6 km
Villa Solange
1.7 km
Villa Lafond
1.6 km
Église Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc
1.4 km
Atelier d'Auguste Bernardin
1.5 km
Royat war memorial
1.1 km
Maison Gauthier
1.5 km
Taillerie de Royat
1.3 km
Thermes de Royat
698 m
Établissement thermal de Chamalières
697 m
Immeuble Pincot
1.6 kmReviews
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