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Temple of Mercury — Attraction in Clermont-Ferrand

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Temple of Mercury
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Chemin Des Muletiers
63870 Ceyssat, France
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Le Resto d'Epicure
1 chemin de Couleyras, Sommet du Puy de Dôme, 63870 Orcines, France
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Temple of Mercury
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Temple of Mercury

63870 Orcines, France
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Le Resto d'Epicure

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lina bassillina bassil
Visiting the Temple of Mercury at the summit of Puy de Dôme was a captivating and enriching experience. The Temple of Mercury, an ancient Gallo-Roman site, stands as a testament to the rich historical and cultural heritage of the region. The ruins are well-preserved, and informative plaques provide insights into the temple's historical context and its importance in ancient times. Located at the summit of Puy de Dôme, the temple offers unparalleled panoramic views of the surrounding Auvergne landscape. The combination of historical architecture and natural beauty makes for a truly picturesque setting. The Temple of Mercury is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. It offers a perfect blend of cultural education and natural beauty.
Laura Woods-BuchananLaura Woods-Buchanan
Gorgeous view at the top!! The hike there is pretty tiresome but the view is well worth it. There is also a tram available for those who don't want to do the hike. Once at the temple most of the information was written in English and German, not just french. There was also a very cute museum to get more history of the site.
Natsuno KatoriNatsuno Katori
The site of the Temple of Mercury ruins is on the summit of the Puy de Dome(H1464m). The Temple was built in the Gallo Romans period (2nd century). There is a small archeological museum called "l'Espace Temple de Mercure" with audio-guides in several languages. Free entry.
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Visiting the Temple of Mercury at the summit of Puy de Dôme was a captivating and enriching experience. The Temple of Mercury, an ancient Gallo-Roman site, stands as a testament to the rich historical and cultural heritage of the region. The ruins are well-preserved, and informative plaques provide insights into the temple's historical context and its importance in ancient times. Located at the summit of Puy de Dôme, the temple offers unparalleled panoramic views of the surrounding Auvergne landscape. The combination of historical architecture and natural beauty makes for a truly picturesque setting. The Temple of Mercury is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. It offers a perfect blend of cultural education and natural beauty.
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Gorgeous view at the top!! The hike there is pretty tiresome but the view is well worth it. There is also a tram available for those who don't want to do the hike. Once at the temple most of the information was written in English and German, not just french. There was also a very cute museum to get more history of the site.
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The site of the Temple of Mercury ruins is on the summit of the Puy de Dome(H1464m). The Temple was built in the Gallo Romans period (2nd century). There is a small archeological museum called "l'Espace Temple de Mercure" with audio-guides in several languages. Free entry.
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Visiting the Temple of Mercury at the summit of Puy de Dôme was a captivating and enriching experience. The Temple of Mercury, an ancient Gallo-Roman site, stands as a testament to the rich historical and cultural heritage of the region. The ruins are well-preserved, and informative plaques provide insights into the temple's historical context and its importance in ancient times. Located at the summit of Puy de Dôme, the temple offers unparalleled panoramic views of the surrounding Auvergne landscape. The combination of historical architecture and natural beauty makes for a truly picturesque setting. The Temple of Mercury is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. It offers a perfect blend of cultural education and...

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1y

J'ai récemment visité le Temple de Mercure au sommet du Puy de Dôme, et je dois dire que cette expérience a été tout simplement incroyable.

Le temple, situé au cœur du Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, est un site historique d'une grande importance et d'une beauté saisissante.

Dès mon arrivée, j'ai été frappé par la majesté de l'endroit.

La vue panoramique sur les paysages volcaniques environnants est à couper le souffle.

Les ruines du temple antique ajoutent une dimension mystique à l'ensemble, transportant les visiteurs dans le passé glorieux de la civilisation romaine.

La visite guidée m'a permis de plonger dans l'histoire fascinante du temple et de la région environnante.

J'ai découvert que le temple était dédié à Mercure, le dieu romain du commerce et des voyageurs.

Les explications fournies par le guide étaient claires et instructives, ce qui m'a permis de mieux comprendre l'importance de ce lieu dans l'Antiquité.

Une des choses qui m'a le plus marqué est l'atmosphère paisible qui règne dans le temple. Malgré l'afflux de visiteurs, l'endroit conserve une certaine sérénité. J'ai pu m'asseoir sur un des bancs en pierre et contempler les environs pendant de longs moments, totalement absorbé par la beauté des lieux.

De plus, le temple est entouré de sentiers de randonnée bien entretenus, offrant ainsi aux visiteurs l'opportunité de découvrir la nature environnante.

J'ai profité de l'occasion pour faire une belle promenade et admirer les paysages à couper le souffle de la région.

En conclusion, ma visite au Temple de Mercure au Puy de Dôme a été une expérience inoubliable. Cet endroit chargé d'histoire offre une vue panoramique époustouflante et une atmosphère paisible.

Que vous soyez un passionné d'histoire, un amoureux de la nature ou simplement à la recherche d'un lieu de détente, je vous recommande vivement de visiter ce temple unique en son...

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6y

We were awestruck by the idea of the Romans transporting so much material up here to build such a large temple!

That said, only the foundations and very bottom of the walls remain and you can't get anywhere close to the ruins.

Impressive, but I hesitate to recommend people take the trip up to the top to see this site it's a lovely bonus to the spectacular...

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