Thiers

The city extends over 7 kilometers along the northern bank of the Durolle River, positioned on a rocky promontory overlooking the surrounding mountains.

The settlement emerged in the 10th century with the establishment of a castle and the Saint-Genès church, developing into a significant silk manufacturing center during medieval times.

The Coutellia knife festival and Pamparina music festival bring visitors to experience local traditions and contemporary performances throughout the year.

The district contains forty-three municipalities across six cantons, with the city serving as one of the four sub-prefectures of the Puy-de-Dôme department.

Thiers maintains its position as the primary knife manufacturing center of France, producing seventy percent of French kitchen and pocket knives through one hundred specialized companies.

Location: Puy-de-Dôme

Location: arrondissement of Thiers

Elevation above the sea: 451 m

Shares border with: Vichy, Celles-sur-Durolle, Dorat, Escoutoux, La Monnerie-le-Montel, Orléat, Paslières, Peschadoires, Saint-Rémy-sur-Durolle

Phone: +33473808880

Email: accueil@thiers.fr

Website: http://thiers.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.85639,3.54750

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37