France Auvergne Clermont Ferrand

Youthful and modern, this city still boasts its old houses, cathedrals, and museums, with the ever-present Puys Mountains.

Covering six levels, this museum covers many periods, from the Middle Ages to modern times.

This entertaining educational attraction pulls out all stops with a journey to the center of the earth and out into space.

Setting out from the cathedral, more basalt construction is notable, as well as a few curiosities.

This amazing Romanesque church is richly decorated with six bays and four chapels.

A renovation of this ancient bastion has enhanced the architectural history of this old quarter.

With its commanding twin spires visible from great distances, this Gothic cathedral was built entirely of black volvic lava stone.