Puy-de-Dôme, Administrative department in central France
Description
Puy-de-Dôme is an administrative unit in central France with Clermont-Ferrand as its capital. The landscape includes volcanic cones, plateaus and wooded valleys stretching from the mountains of the Chaîne des Puys to the gentler hills in the east.
History
The unit was created on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution and received its name after local preferences rather than the originally proposed Mont-d'Or. Boundaries have changed only slightly over the centuries.
Culture
The name comes from a 1465-meter volcano that shapes the skyline and rises above the surrounding region. Local traditions often center on the geological character of the area, and hikers regularly encounter viewpoints along the ridges.
Practical
The area consists of five administrative districts with a total of 470 municipalities. Travelers reach the capital Clermont-Ferrand easily, from where smaller towns such as Ambert, Issoire, Riom and Thiers are accessible by regional connections.
Did you know?
The territory contains more than 80 volcanic craters, many of which remain clearly visible in the landscape. Clermont-Ferrand hosts an international short film festival each year, attracting filmmakers from around the world.
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Puy de Dôme
21.2 km
Puy de Sancy
36.7 km
Lac Pavin
34.2 km
Chaîne des Puys
39.4 km
Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral
13.4 km
Vulcania
24.9 km
Château de Val
62.4 km
Dam of Bort-les-Orgues
64.5 km
Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
20.2 km
Stade Marcel-Michelin
13.1 km
Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin
13.1 km
Château de Veauce
53.1 km
Murol Castle
25.1 km
Fades Viaduct
44.1 km
Puy Pariou
21.9 km
Église de Saint-Nectaire
21.4 km
Charade Circuit
15.3 km
Puy de la Vache
19.7 km
Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port
13.3 km
Place de Jaude
13.5 km
Temple of Mercury
21.2 km
Lac de Guéry
32.1 km
Basilique Notre-Dame d'Orcival
29.2 km
Lac d'Aydat
18.5 km
Église Saint-Austremoine d'Issoire
17.6 km
Hôtel du Parc
49.9 km
Château de La Palice
69.2 km
Zénith d'Auvergne
6.5 km
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