Department
Museums, galleries and heritage in Puy-de-Dôme
81 places to discover across Puy-de-Dôme.
Including Château de Murol, L'Aventure Michelin and Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption.
60 of 81 places, sorted by distance from the center
MuseumMusée de Gergovie
La Roche-Blanche
Galerie du Parc
Romagnat
MuseumMusée de la vigne et du vin de Basse-Auvergne
Aubière
Religious siteÉglise Notre-Dame de Saint-Saturnin
Saint-Saturnin
MuseumMuséum Henri-Lecoq
Clermont-Ferrand
MuseumMusée Bargoin
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryLa Chrysomèle
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryGalerie Quatrième
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryAya So
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryStenope
Clermont-Ferrand
Maison Arthur et Cie
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryGalerie Claire Gastaud
Clermont-Ferrand
MuseumFrac Auvergne
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryGalerie d'Art Expo-Artiste
Clermont-Ferrand
Religious siteCathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryHerrero & Co
Clermont-Ferrand
Religious siteBasilique Notre-Dame-du-Port
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryGalerie AA
Clermont-Ferrand
GallerySoleil Galerie
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryGalerie Catherine Pennec
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryGalerie BO
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryArtelier
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryGalerie les Intemporels
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryArt by Uzume
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryGalerie Chabannes Vallé
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryIn extenso
Clermont-Ferrand
MuseumHôtel Fontfreyde centre photographique
Clermont-Ferrand
GallerySalle Gilbert Gaillard
Clermont-Ferrand
Ikonos
Clermont-Ferrand
GalleryLa Tôlerie
Clermont-Ferrand
MuseumL'Aventure Michelin
Clermont-Ferrand
MuseumMusée d'Art Roger Quilliot
Clermont-Ferrand
MuseumMusée de la Résistance, de l'Internement et de la Déportation
Chamalières
MuseumMusée de Royat
Royat
MuseumChapelle de la FAC
Chamalières
MuseumMusée de la Batellerie Pierre Mondanel
Pont-du-Château
GalleryLa Lisière
Neschers
GalleryJardin Intérieur — Galerie Christiane Vallé
Gerzat
GalleryAtelier Miss Boll
Billom
HeritageChaîne des Puys – Limagne Fault Tectonic Arena
Orcines
Religious siteÉglise Saint-Nectaire
Saint-Nectaire
MuseumMusée Sahut
Volvic
MuseumMusée lapidaire
Mozac
Religious siteAbbaye de Mozac
Mozac
MuseumMusée Mandet
Riom
MuseumMusée régional d'Auvergne
Riom
MuseumCentre d'art Jean-Prouvé
Issoire
Xott by Xavier OTT
Issoire
Gallery36 Ter*re D'artistes
Riom
Religious siteÉglise Saint-Austremoine d'Issoire
Issoire
CastleChâteau de Tournoël
Volvic
CastleChâteau de Ravel
Ravel
CastleChâteau de Murol
Murol
MuseumMusée Départemental de la Céramique
Lezoux
MuseumMusée des Peintres de l'Ecole de Murol(s)
Murol
CastleChâteau de Parentignat
Parentignat
Religious siteBasilique Notre-Dame d'Orcival
Orcival
CastleChâteau de Cordès
Orcival
CastleChâteau de Villeneuve-Lembron
Villeneuve-Lembron
MuseumMusée du Ski
Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise
A department shaped by volcanoes and industry
Puy-de-Dôme, part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is defined first by its geology. The Haut lieu tectonique Chaîne des Puys - faille de Limagne, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, illustrates the mechanics of mountain-building through its alignment of volcanic cones and the Limagne fault, near Orcines.
Around this natural landmark, the department developed distinct industrial identities that its museums now preserve: rubber and tyre manufacturing in Clermont-Ferrand, cutlery in Thiers, ceramics in Lezoux, and coal mining in Messeix. Each site addresses a specific craft or resource rather than offering a generic regional overview.
Clermont-Ferrand, Thiers and Riom: three cultural centers
Clermont-Ferrand concentrates the largest share of Puy-de-Dôme's museums and galleries. L'Aventure Michelin retraces the history of the tyre manufacturer born in the city, while the Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot occupies a former Ursuline convent with fine art collections spread over six levels. Nearby, the Frac Auvergne represents the regional collection of contemporary art, complemented by a cluster of galleries including Galerie Claire Gastaud, Galerie Catherine Pennec and La Tôlerie.
Thiers, historically tied to blade-making, hosts the Musée de la Coutellerie, which documents the town's social and economic history around cutlery, alongside two local galleries, Galerie Alpha and La P'tite Galerie de Monik. In Riom, the Musée Mandet preserves fine art collections within the town's historic center.
The École de Murol and local artistic traditions
The village of Murol gave its name to a group of painters active in the area, documented at the Musée des Peintres de l'Ecole de Murol(s), which holds a permanent collection alongside temporary exhibitions. A comparable regional school is presented at the Musée de l'École 1900 in Saint-Martin-des-Olmes, set inside an authentic 1880s schoolhouse.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main UNESCO site in Puy-de-Dôme?
The Haut lieu tectonique Chaîne des Puys - faille de Limagne, near Orcines, recognized for its exceptional illustration of mountain-building geology through volcanic cones and a fault line.
Which museum should I visit first in Clermont-Ferrand?
L'Aventure Michelin is the most visited, tracing the history of tyre manufacturing; the Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot complements it with fine art collections in a former convent.
Is Thiers worth a detour for its museum?
Yes, the Musée de la Coutellerie details the town's centuries-old cutlery industry and is directly tied to workshops still active in Thiers today.
Are contemporary art venues present in the department?
Yes, the Frac Auvergne in Clermont-Ferrand holds the regional contemporary art collection, supported by a number of private galleries in the same city.
How much time should I plan for the volcanic Chaîne des Puys area?
A half-day allows time to view the site and visit a related museum such as the Muséum Henri-Lecoq for geological and natural history context.
Can I combine industrial and archaeological heritage in one trip?
Yes, sites like the Musée Départemental de la Céramique in Lezoux and the Musée de Gergovie near La Roche-Blanche can be combined with Clermont-Ferrand's museums in a single itinerary.