🇫🇷 Clermont-Ferrand Travel Guide | Hidden Gem of France

✨ Half-Day City Walk Highlights (Perfect for a stopover!) 🏛️ Must-See Spots 1️⃣ Place de Jaude - The heart of the city • Named after ancient Gaulish-Roman "Galate" • Statues: General Desaix (Napoleon's commander) + Gaulish Warrior (anti-Rome rebellion) • Tiny charming chapel on the side 2️⃣ Black Cathedral (Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption) • Made from Volvic volcanic rock (jet-black & stunning!) • Don't miss the local priest statue at the entrance 3️⃣ Drinking Fountains 💧 • Thanks to nearby Volvic, the water is mineral-rich & drinkable 🍜 Food Break • Authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi in the pedestrian street • Comes with crispy sweet potato fritters - yum! 🎓 Student City Vibe • Lots of universities & schools • Visited the Confucius Institute (cultural bridge!) Why Visit? ✔️ Unique volcanic stone architecture ✔️ Compact but packed with history ✔️ Less touristy = authentic French experience #FranceTravel #HiddenGems #ClermontFerrand #VolcanicFrance #StudyAbroad