Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port

Clermont-Ferrand

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Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port

The basilica of Notre-Dame du Port is a 10th century religious edifice, elegantly constructed in a Romanesque style. The basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it's ideally located in one of Clermont’s most picturesque areas.

Do & See

The city's major sights and historical beauties are connected by several walking paths that run through the two ancient town centres of Clermont and Montferrand. The whole area is home to architectural treasures, museums, castles and some of France’s richest Roman heritage. The region where the city lies is a wonderful site for outdoor activities and adventures, providing travellers with some incomparable walking-trails that twist and turn around the imposing Puy De Dôme volcano.