Hôtel de Fontfreyde, Renaissance mansion in historic center of Clermont-Ferrand, France.
The Fontfreyde mansion features two distinct residential wings with a spiral staircase decorated with fluted pilasters and a courtyard gallery.
Archaeological excavations conducted in 2001 uncovered ancient occupation levels in the cellars of this residence built at the end of the Middle Ages.
The Fontfreyde photography center displays contemporary works through monographic and collective exhibitions that change every four months.
Entry is free and the photography center welcomes visitors from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM every day except Mondays and Sundays.
A permanent photography residency allows artists to create a portrait of Clermont-Ferrand and builds a documentary collection about the city.
Location: Clermont-Ferrand
Official opening: 2010
Website: https://clermont-ferrand.fr/hotel-fontfreyde-centre-photographique
GPS coordinates: 45.77880,3.08323
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
Clermont-Ferrand offers stone architecture and natural landscapes for photography. The black stone cathedral stands against extinct volcanoes. Parks, gardens, and historical monuments provide diverse subjects. The city center features Renaissance fountains and medieval streets. Museums and cultural venues add contemporary elements to the urban landscape.
Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral
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Equestrian statue of Vercingetorix
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Birth house of Blaise Pascal
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Opera-Theatre of Clermont-Ferrand
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Église Saint-Pierre-des-Minimes
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Prefecture hotel of Puy-de-Dôme
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Chapelle des Cordeliers
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Hôtel Savaron
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Fontaine des Lions (Clermont-Ferrand)
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Statue de Blaise Pascal
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Wallace fountain, place de Jaude
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Boutique A Trianon
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Maison, 6 rue de la Coifferie
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Maison, 8 rue Terrasse
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Immeuble, 24 bis rue des Gras
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Maison, 10 rue Terrasse
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Ancien Évêché de Clermont-Ferrand
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Clermont-Ferrand cathedral
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Enceinte romaine Clermont-Ferrand
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Maison, 10, 10bis rue des Chaussetiers
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Immeuble, 4, 6 rue des Petits-Gras
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Immeuble, 31 rue des Gras
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Immeuble, 28 rue des Gras
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Immeuble, 26 rue des Gras
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Immeuble, 22 rue des Gras
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Immeuble, 30 rue des Petits-Gras
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Immeuble, 35 rue des Chaussetiers
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