Pourquoi le nom de Clermont-ferrand ?
Pourquoi le nom de Clermont-ferrand ?
La ville moderne s'appelle. Ce nom est né de l'union de ces deux anciennes villes: Clairmont et Montferrand. Cette union a été imposée par le roi Louis XIII avec l'Edit de Troyes et confirmée successivement, en 1731 sous le roi Louis XV. En 1731, l'union fut définitivement scellée sous le nom de Clermont-Ferrand.
What to do in Clermont-Ferrand?
- Clermont-Ferrand, France. With its towering Gothic cathedral and the Monts Dômes volcanoes looming on its horizon, Clermont-Ferrand paints a striking picture. The Auvergne capital is more than just a pretty place though—it’s also a cultural hub, full of cafe-lined plazas, gourmet restaurants, and live music venues.
What is the difference between Clermont-Ferrand and Montferrand?
- In the 20th century, construction of the Michelin factories and of city gardens, which shaped modern Clermont-Ferrand, united the two cities, although two distinct downtowns survive and Montferrand retains a strong identity. Clermont-Ferrand has an oceanic climate ( Cfb ).
What is the population of Clermont Ferrand in France?
- Clermont-Ferrand ( UK: / ˌklɛərmɒ̃ fɛˈrɒ̃ /, US: /- moʊn -/; French: [klɛʁmɔ̃ fɛʁɑ̃] ( listen); Auvergnat: Clharmou; Latin: Augustonemetum) is a city and commune of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with a population of 143,886 (2017). Its metropolitan area ( aire urbaine) had 485,315 inhabitants at the 2017 census.
What is the main industry in Clermont-Ferrand?
- The city's industry was for a long time linked to the French tyre manufacturer Michelin, which created the radial tyre and grew up from Clermont-Ferrand to become a worldwide leader in its industry. For most of the 20th century, it had extensive factories throughout the city, employing up to 30,000 workers.
