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Art and history at the heart of Riom

A few kilometres from Chatel-Guyon, Riom is a stop not to be missed on a trip to Auvergne. Lovers of history and leisurely strolls will find their delight in this town that has weathered the centuries. A day's outing as a couple or family is ideal for visiting Riom, whose historic centre has been a protected conservation area since 1967. What are the must-see sights? Let's discover them together!

What to do in Riom?

To discover the town, there is nothing better than strolling through its historic centre. Riom is a treasure ofhistory in the open air, and its varied architectural styles take visitors on a true journey through time.

Riom's architecture draws its distinctiveness from stone. Indeed, many buildings are constructed from Volvic stone, this grey stone that darkens over time. Characteristic of the Auvergne, it can be found notably on the cathedral of Clermont-Ferrand.

The highlights of Riom

To visit Riom, head to the tourist office, where you will find an explained itinerary so you miss nothing. If you wish, themed guided tours are available to the curious all year round and even more so during the summer. An opportunity to discover this lively town accompanied by a guide.

A town of culture

The town of Riom has undertaken major works to develop its cultural hub. With a view to rehabilitating the old to create the new, a convent of the Genovefans as well as a large space named the Pré Madame have been redeveloped to house the Jardins de la Culture. These new facilities bring together the media library, a school of music and sculpture, an exhibition space, a plant garden and a mineral garden.

Behind a massive door, the musée Mandet houses a collection of fine arts and decorative arts. There is also a fine gallery dedicated to contemporary goldsmithing. Temporary exhibitions blend skilfully with the permanent display, filling the whole space of the museum.

The musée régional d’Auvergne houses an interesting ethnological collection and helps visitors better understand the everyday life of the people of Auvergne through all eras, their craft and agricultural work, their rites and customs, and their domestic life. A journey through the history of the region that will fascinate young and old alike.