Puy de Dôme - Sommet par le Panoramique des Dômes
Train à crémaillère vers le sommet du volcan emblématique d'Auvergne, vue panoramique sur la Chaîne des Puys.
3h
Budget guide
Auvergne: what to do, budget and how to get there
NatureOutdoorsFoodfrom May to September
Dormant volcanoes, crater lakes and exceptional cheeses in the heart of the Massif Central. Expect around 12 € for a budget meal on the ground. The best time to visit runs from May to September. It is a great pick for travellers into nature, outdoors, food. Below you will find real observed prices for getting there, eating, sleeping and things to do — and you can generate a full day-by-day itinerary for free.
How to get there
From Paris(estimated)
Train from €30· 3 h 30Bus from €23· 6 h
From Lyon(estimated)
Train from €22· 2 h 55Bus from €13· 2 h 30
"From" prices, one-way per person, as listed on Omio. They vary with date and how far ahead you book.
What to do there
€16.5
Vulcania - Parc des volcans
Parc européen du volcanisme avec attractions, films immersifs et expositions scientifiques sur les volcans.
Journée
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Clermont-Ferrand
Cathédrale gothique en pierre de Volvic noire, joyau du centre historique de Clermont-Ferrand.
1h
Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port
Chef-d'œuvre de l'art roman auvergnat classé au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.
45min
Musée d'art Roger-Quilliot
Collections d'art du Moyen Âge au XXe siècle dans un ancien couvent ursuline restauré.
1h30
L'Aventure Michelin
Musée interactif retraçant l'histoire de Michelin et de l'industrie du pneumatique à Clermont-Ferrand.
2h
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get there from Paris?
The cheapest option we found is the bus from €23 one-way. Compare schedules and book early to keep that fare.
When is the best time to visit?
The best window runs from May to September. Outside it, prices drop but some activities may be closed.
What is there to do?
Highlights include: Puy de Dôme - Sommet par le Panoramique des Dômes, Vulcania - Parc des volcans, Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Clermont-Ferrand. See the full list with prices and durations in our guide above.
