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Combronde

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Puy-de-Dôme

Small town of Puy-de-Dôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Combronde takes place about thirty kilometers from Clermont-Ferrand. It is located at the limits of Teilhède, Charbonnières-les-Vieilles and Saint-Myon.

Ownership of comptours Apchon in the twelfth century, Combronde then passes into the hands of different families over the centuries. Fortified until the late seventeenth century, the town was known thereafter throughout the region for its key markets. Full of charm, it continues to be seduced by its typical architecture and its great historical heritage.

Its proximity to some of the most beautiful cities in Auvergne also an ideal place, as its natural environment, with its many volcanic hills and mountains to discover other time hiking in the area.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCombronde
Postcode63460
Latitude45.9807030 (N 45° 58’ 51”)
Longitude3.0882350 (E 3° 5’ 18”)
AltitudeFrom 356m to 701m
Surface area18.00 km²
Population2179 inhabitants
Density121 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureClermont-Ferrand (35 km, 30 min)
Insee code63116
IntercommunalityCC Combrailles Sioule et Morge
DepartmentPuy-de-Dôme
TerritoriesAuvergne, Massif Central
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Myon4.2 km (6 min)
Beauregard-Vendon4.5 km (6 min)
Gimeaux4.8 km (6 min)
Davayat4.9 km (6 min)
Montcel5 km (9 min)
Teilhède5.4 km (9 min)
Jozerand5.7 km (8 min)
Chambaron sur Morge6.5 km (10 min)
Yssac-la-Tourette6.5 km (8 min)
Artonne6.7 km (11 min)
Saint-Bonnet-près-Riom6.9 km (8 min)
Prompsat7.2 km (10 min)
Le Cheix8.4 km (13 min)
Saint-Agoulin8.7 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the twelfth century and renovated in the nineteenth, St. Genesius-le-Comte church steeple in particular reveals a Volvic alternating with the white stone. Guests can enjoy on the porch a statue of the Virgin and Child in polychrome wood seventeenth, and a beautiful bestiary of Romanesque capitals of the pillars of the nave.

Listed historic monument, the Priory of Chavanon time also the twelfth century. Originally dependent on the order of Grandmont, he now reveals that a church in large part ruined. You can particularly admire the nave or the choir.

Egyptian style, Desaix fountain surprises in this Auvergne village. Inaugurated in the nineteenth century, it is the work of Michel and Antoine Channeboux, who wanted to pay tribute to General Desaix.

While walking, do not miss either discover the loose stone, castle Banson or the castle of Capponi. The latter now houses the town hall of the municipality. Inside, one can admire a monumental staircase with wrought iron railing and the incredible room Arms restored in the 1980s and has a tiled stove and various murals.

Places of interest

Monuments
Transport

Events and festivities

The market is held every Monday morning. The annual flea market is held every third Sunday of August. A Christmas market is proposed in December.

Each May 8, mountain biking Combronde offers its annual hiking, Tazenat. Five routes are proposed, 15, 35, 50, 70 and 100 km through the Combrailles Auvergne.

The first weekend in June, up to the main festival including a fun fair or a parade of floral floats.

On the occasion of the national holiday, July 14, the town offers fireworks, a torchlight and a ball.

Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. -2°C - Max. 9°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Guided nature hike in the Auvergne mountains
Nature and the great outdoors140 € to 240 € Volvic (13 km)
Educational farm tour and donkey ride
Nature and the great outdoors7 € Chapdes-Beaufort (19.9 km)
Balneotherapy and Balinese massage
Well-being87 € to 170 € Lezoux (28 km)
Sylvotherapy and sound therapy
Well-being65 € to 155 € Ferrières-sur-Sichon (41 km)
Visit the conservatory of cutlery skills
Arts and CraftsFreeLa Monnerie-le-Montel (42 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Audio tour of the beautiful and long town of Aigueperse
HikeEasy20 minAigueperse (10.1 km)
The Mirabel Hill Orchid Trail
HikeEasy1:20Riom (12.2 km)
Château Rocher
HikeIntermediate1:30Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (16.3 km)
Visit of Maringues and its Tanneries
HikeEasy20 minMaringues (19.9 km)
Tower Ormet to Valignat to Veauce
HikeEasy1:30Valignat (21 km)

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