Attractions
Beside museums and religious architecture, Auvergne has only its natural beauty to offer. The travelers who aren’t very interested in the medieval history of Auvergne can bathe in the rural scenery of the region, which offers splendid picturesque views.
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Bargoin Archaeological Museum
Info: The collection here consists of objects excavated from Auvergnat sites founded by the Gallo-Romans and their predecessors. Pottery shards, bronzes, woodcarvings, and an array of works noteworthy for anyone interested in France’s prehistoric and pre-Roman origins.
Location: Clermont-Ferrand
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Roger Quilliot Art Museum
Info: This museum is located in a suburb 3 km northeast of Clermont’s center, and it’s the cultural showcase of the Auvergne. When it was created, multiple works of art were culled from other museums throughout the Auvergne and then reassembled into a format that displays European art and culture in chronological order.
Location: Clermont-Ferrand
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St. Michael of Aiguilhe Chapel
Info: The 10th century chapel, perched precariously atop a volcanic spur that rises abruptly from hilly terrain, is one of Auvergne’s most dramatic sights. Once there, you’ll be struck by the Oriental influences in the floor plan, the arabesques, and the mosaics crafted from black stone.
Location: Le Puy-en-Velay