Temple de Vasso Galate, Roman temple ruins in Clermont-Ferrand, France
The northern wall section of the Temple de Vasso Galate stands between a residential building and a parking lot in central Clermont-Ferrand.
The temple dates back to the 2nd century CE when it served as a religious center in Augustonemetum, the Roman capital of the Arverni people.
Gregory of Tours documented the temple in his writings, providing evidence of its religious significance during the Gallo-Roman period in central France.
The archaeological remains are accessible from Rue Rameau on the west side and Rue Bonnabaud on the east side of the current urban structure.
The temple was constructed on former marshland at an elevation of 385.20 meters, where the Tiretaine River once flowed through the area.
Location: Clermont-Ferrand
Address: rue Rameau 63000
GPS coordinates: 45.77601,3.07847
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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.
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