Issoire

Issoire

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Issoire
Insee code	63178
Postcode	63500
Latitude	45.5415100
Longitude	3.2481280
Altitude	From 360 to 560 meters
Surface	19.69 km²
Population	14475 inhabitants
Density	735 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Parentignat at 4.3 km (6 min)
Chief town	Clermont-Ferrand (at 35 km, 32 min)		Orbeil at 4.6 km (6 min)
Department	Puy-de-Dôme		Varennes-sur-Usson at 5.8 km (8 min)
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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Bordered by the foothills of volcanic mountains and Cézallier Dore, at the confluence of the rivers Allier and Couze, Issoire is a door to a sunny lunch already so close to the A75 motorway, but also to the Regional Parks Volcanoes of Auvergne and Livradois.

The historical center shows examples of 15th century architecture, such as hotels Clement Bohier or home arcade. The Clock Tower, old belfry in the heart of the city, is dedicated to the history of the Renaissance, to discover through Scénovision, films, exhibitions, etc.. At night, the journey through the visionary heritage is a real pleasure.

Round tiles, sponge, arkose blonde, blue and ocher facades shaded up a city with narrow streets and small squares, looking south over which reigns the abbey St. Austell the 12th century. The architecture of the head with the bell tower is typical of the Romanesque Auvergne. Inside this building is renowned for its storied capitals and colorful decoration of the vaults and its choir.

Throughout the year, contemporary art is revealed through an exhibition class. The musical events are common in the abbey St. Austell and auditorium Animati hosts theater artists, variety and song.

Issoire, prestigious stage on the road to Roman lands of Auvergne, also opens the doors of his country of art and history, the Dauphiné d'Auvergne. During the visit, we will find the local produce market on Wednesday morning and Saturday morning (fruit Limagne Boudes wines, cheeses ... the highlands).

• January:

• Last Saturday of the month: Fair of St. Paul.
• First weekend: weekend of the wedding.

• February:

• Place Antiques.

• March:

• Second weekend day of disability and disabled sports day.
• 3rd weekend show auto-moto.

• May:

• First weekend festival of sport.

• June:

• Weekend of Pentecost: exchange minerals.
• 3rd weekend ferrarissimo.

• July:

• 3rd weekend festival of dance and world music.
• End of the month: Festival of Romanesque art.

• August:

• First weekend day Auvergne.
• The second weekend of international rugby challenge.

• September:

• 2nd weekend: Feast of Issoire and cycling grand prix of the city.
• 3rd weekend opening of the cultural season.

• October:

• First weekend of exhibition inventors and creators of Auvergne, book festival, forum infancy.

• November:

• Week 3: Week of solidarity.
• 3rd weekend exhibition poultry.

• December:

• Christmas Markets.

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Republic Square		Welcome Issoire
Clock Tower		St Austell Abbey: choir
Inside the Church of St. Austell		St. Austell Abbey (© JE)

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 10°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C

Campanile Clermont-Ferrand Sud   7.9   SPECIAL OFFER Issoire Welcome to Campanile Issoire, south of Clermont-Ferrand in Auvergne. The hotel welcomes you in a warm atmosphere and offers an interior with more contemporary lines. Luminous space,... Located in Issoire 19 € per person

Restaurant Julien Chaput   8.9 Sauxillanges The Restaurant Julien Chaput welcomes you in a warm and friendly setting. Having grown up in a family of restaurateurs who have acquired training from chefs, Julien Chaput deploys his... Located 9.8 km from Issoire 32 € per person

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La Maison de Marie Camille   Saint-Germain-Lembron Near the A75 motorway, 12 km south of Issoire and close to the Parc des Volcans d'Auvergne, our guest rooms and our table hosts welcome you into the heart of the historic town of Saint... Located 9.3 km from Issoire From 77 € to 98 € the double room

Les vignes     8 Champeix 2 rooms in the upper part of a winery dating from the eighteenth century equipped with private bathroom and ensuite. Dominant position in the village. Breakfast can be taken inside... Located 10.4 km from Issoire 60 € the double room

Les Hirondelles, Chabanol   Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson Les Hirondelles is situated in the hamlet of Chabanol, which is at the heart of the Livradois Forez Regional park. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside which abounds with birds... Located 12.5 km from Issoire 55 € the double room

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Gîte de La Belette, maison de caractère   9.4 Orbeil The lodging of the weasel is an old vineyard house recently renovated. Bright, warm and welcoming, it offers beautiful views of the Sancy and. Allier Valley. Ideally located in the... Located 3.6 km from Issoire From 400 € to 500 € per week

Gîte du figuier Orbeil 5 km from Issoire, the cottage of the fig tree is in the village of Chauffour, common Orbeil. The house adjoining that of the owner, has a separate entrance. Terrace overlooking the... Located 3.7 km from Issoire From 230 € to 300 € per week

Gite des hirondelles Issoire Bergonne Typical house in the village of Puy de Dome to 5 km from Issoire and 5 minutes from the motorway 75. Possibilité to park the car in the courtyard, and take meals on the terrace in the... Located 4.5 km from Issoire From 235 € to 390 € per week

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Camping Le Clos Auroy     9.6 Orcet Beautiful campsite with all the confort you need to have a perfect holyday in the region. We offer heated swimming pools, snacks, much documentation about the surroundings a so much... Located 18.7 km from Issoire From 15.20 € to 23.80 € per day

Camping la vallee verte   Saint-Nectaire Quiet and wooded campsite with heated swimming pool. At 400 m from the village of St Nectaire, altitude 700 m. Locations divided into islands are separated by hedges or plants. Our... Located 19.8 km from Issoire From 13.20 € to 19.70 € per day

L'ombrage     7.6 Saint-Pierre-Colamine   Located 21 km from Issoire From 10.60 € to 13.80 € per day

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Campanile Clermont-Ferrand Sud Issoire      8.2 Issoire North east of Issoire and 5 minutes from the centre of town, the Campanile Clermont-Ferrand Sud Issoire was completely renovated in May 2009 and offers good value accommodation. Staff... Located in Issoire Room from 29 €

Ace Hôtel Issoire      8.8 Issoire The Ace Hôtel Issoire belongs to a new generation of hotels combining budget rooms with up-to-date facilities. Choose among spacious, air-conditioned rooms, all soundproofed and elegantly... Located in Issoire Room from 43 €

Logis Le Pariou - Le Jardin      8.2 Issoire The hotel is situated 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, close to the A71/A75 and A89 motorways, and near the volcanoes between the Chaîne des Puys and Massif du Sancy. It boasts a privileged... Located in Issoire Room from 65 €

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