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Clermont-Ferrand is situated in the Auvergne region of France. It is the capital city of the Puy-de-Dôme department. It lays on the Limagne plain in Massif Central. The area is renowned for the amount of volcanoes which surround it such as the Puy-de-Dôme which is just thirteen kilometres from the city.

Clermont Ferrand Airport or Auvergne Airport as it is also known is located six kilometres from the city. Air France is the only airline operating regular flights from the airport. They offer domestic services to Lyon, Nantes, Nice, Toulouse, Lille, Marseille, CDG, Orly and Strasbourg.

Various car hire Clermont Ferrand firms are located at the airport and in downtown locations. The greatest choice can be had by booking as early as possible. Hiring a car in Clermont Ferrand offers an exceptional way to see the sights. There is also an airport bus service which runs up to seven times per day which will take you into the city. Taxi services can also be arranged outside the airport.

One of Clermont-Ferrand’s biggest claims to fame is the International short-film festival which is considered the number one event of its kind in the world. The well known tire company Michelin has had their headquarters in the city for over one hundred years.

At place de Jaude you can view a fine statue of Vercingetorix (chieftain of the Arverni tribe in 52 BC) on board a horse while clutching a glaive. Translation of the inscription on the statue reads (I took up arms for the liberty of all). The maker of this statue was also responsible for the Statue of Liberty.