Hidden Clermont-Ferrand English Walking Tours creates unique, unusual, and immersive experiences that enable both newcomers to Auvergne and long-time residents to explore Clermont-Ferrand’s strange and mysterious history.

Designed and run by Dr A. D. Manns, the tours draw upon the poetic storytelling tradition of Auvergne’s medieval troubadours and feature a variety of thrilling, humorous, and little-known anecdotes.

Currently, Visit Auvergne offers two options:

1) The Essential Clermont Tour

2) The Haunted Clermont Experience

1) The Essential Clermont Tour explains the backstories behind a number of off-the-beaten-path attractions as well as key iconic landmarks, such as the ancient Notre-Dame-du-Port and the Notre Dame de l’Assomption Cathedral.

The tour includes a visit to a 125-year-old pub and concludes with a tasting session* featuring genuine food and wine from Auvergne.

Meeting Place: Fontaine Delille (the fountain just across from the Hôtel Littéraire Alexandre Vialatte, 16 Place Delille, Clermont-Ferrand 63000)

When: Email govisitauvergne@gmail.com to arrange a time.

Price:

€15.00 for students/young professionals (ages 18-26)

€25 for adults

Group/seasonal special rates are also available

*Please note that the tasting session is only available for groups of 3 or more people.

2) The Haunted Clermont Experience is Clermont-Ferrand’s first and only ghost tour. Your journey into the city’s occult history will begin in broad daylight on Rue Ballainvilliers. You’ll then be guided through Clermont’s darker, less-frequented corners, and encounter various haunted places on the way. 

The tour includes a drink at a local tavern with a surprising history of its own.

Meeting Place: In front of the Musée Bargoin, 45 Rue Ballainvilliers, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand.

When: Email govisitauvergne@gmail.com to arrange a time.

Price:

€15.00 for students/young professionals (ages 18-26)

€20 for adults

Group/seasonal special rates are also available

Visit Auvergne also runs night tours, one-man-shows, team building events, and other custom experiences in exclusive, historic locations, such as castles, mausoleums, and underground passages.

For more information on these kinds of events, contact Dr Manns via the email address indicated above.

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