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Clermont Ferrand
Clermont Ferrand is a large and lively city with its buildings made from black volcanic rock - including the cathedral, it has all the amenities, shops and supermarkets you could expect. Visit one of France’s oldest chocolate shops - near the cathedral. There several good museums, one with an exceptional collection of oriental carpets. The medieval quarter is a maze of lanes with all unique little shops; it is situated in the old city behind the cathedral. The daily food market in Place St Pierre is worth a visit and is especially good on Saturdays.
Of the extinct volcanoes, the Puy de Dôme in the Monts Dômes, just west of Clermont-Ferrand is a 10 minute walk from the car park to its summit. On a clear day the views are fabulous, and there is an exceptionally good panoramic restaurant.
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