Volvic tourism and travel guide

Visit Volvic: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: One of the most famous bottled waters in the world is from Volvic, which is also a pleasant town in the 'Volcano' region of the Auvergne

Volvic is situated in the Puy-de-Dome department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Riom at 6 km and Clermont-Ferrand at 10 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Volvic, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Volvic in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Mozac

at 4 km (direction east)

The interesting Abbey of Saint-Pierre in Mozac combines early roman elements and...

See Mozac guide

Riom

at 6 km (direction east-north-east)

The quiet regional town of Riom has several monuments of historical importance...

See Riom guide

Clermont-Ferrand

at 10 km (direction south-south-east)

The Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, in sombre black lava stone, dominates the historic centre...

See Clermont-Ferrand guide

Clermont-Ferrand basilica

Church at 11 km (direction south-south-east)

The basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Port in Clermont-Ferrand is one of the most important...

See Clermont-Ferrand basilica guide

Puy de Dome

at 12 km (direction south-west)

Puy-de-Dome is the most famous, and most accessible of the Auvergne volcanoes...

See Puy de Dome guide

Saint-Saturnin

Most Beautiful Village at 24 km (direction south-south-east)

With ancient narrow streets, an imposing church and its position on the...

See Saint-Saturnin guide

Orcival

at 26 km (direction south-west)

Orcival is home to one of the most important roman style churches...

See Orcival guide

Billom

at 29 km (direction east-south-east)

It is the half-timbered houses and medieval gateways that provide the charm...

See Billom guide

Montpeyroux

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction south-south-east)

Montpeyroux is a small village now listed among the 'most beautiful in...

See Montpeyroux guide

Saint-Nectaire

at 32 km (direction south)

It is the impressive roman architecture of the Church of St-Nectaire-le-Haut that...

See Saint-Nectaire guide

Murol

Castle at 33 km (direction south-south-west)

The highlight of a visit to Murol is the Chateau de Murol...

See Murol guide

Saint-Floret

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction south-south-east)

The tiny village of Saint-Floret with its ruined castle and frescoes is...

See Saint-Floret guide

Charroux

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction north-north-east), in the Allier department

Charroux is a very quiet Auvergne village, unusual in the 'village centre'...

See Charroux guide

Mont-Dore

at 37 km (direction south-west)

Mont-Dore is well placed to explore the scenic splendours of the area...

See Mont-Dore guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Puy-de-Dome

Map of places to visit near Volvic

Markets in and near Volvic

• Riom: market Wednesday & Saturday (7km)
• Cebazat: market Thursday & Sunday (7km)
• Gerzat: market Sunday (10km)
• Clermont-Ferrand: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Saturday (11km)
• Chamalieres: market Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday (11km)
• Aubiere: market Sunday (14km)
• Lempdes: market Tuesday (17km)
• Pont-du-Chateau: market Thursday (18km)
• Cournon-d'Auvergne: market Thursday & Saturday & Friday (19km)
• Maringues: market Monday (23km)

More information about Volvic, Auvergne

Tourist attractions near Volvic, France

What to do at Volvic? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Volvic.

Grand sites of France

• Puy de Dome (12km)

Heritage sites

• Clermont-Ferrand église Notre-Dame-du-Port (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (11km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Saturnin (24km)
• Montpeyroux (30km)
• Charroux (36km)
• Usson (45km)

National Monuments

• Aulteribe Chateau (37km)
• Villeneuve-Lembron Chateau (45km)
• Chareil-Cintrat Chateau (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Issoire (40km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Livradois-Forez (57km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbatial church de Saint Pierre de Mozac (Mozac) (8km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Clermont-ferrand) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint Léger (Royat) (12km)
• Collégiale Saint-Victor et Sainte-Couronne d'Ennezat (Ennezat) (16km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Orcival) (24km)
• Eglise Notre Dame (Saint-Saturnin) (24km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Saint-Nectaire) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint Austremoine d'Issoire (Issoire) (40km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc du château de Blanzat (5km)
• Jardins du château d'Opme (16km)
• Jardins du château de la Batisse (20km)
• Jardins de Cordès (26km)
• Parc du domaine royal de Randan (30km)
• Jardins du château d'Hauterive (40km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Clermont-Ferrand (11km)
• Thiers (39km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Lac du Guery (33km)
• Forêt des Colettes (35km)
• Banne d'Ordanche (35km)
• Puy de Sancy (42km)
• Lac Pavin (43km)

Towns of Art and history

• Marsat (3km)
• Mozac (4km)
• Riom (6km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Vichy (42km)

Geography and distances

Volvic is in the southern-centre of France at 10 kilometres from Clermont-Ferrand, the department capital (general information: Volvic is 336 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Volvic from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Blanzat, Cebazat, Chanat-la-Mouteyre, Chateaugay, Enval, Malauzat, Marsat, Mozac and Sayat.

This page in French: Visiter Volvic