All you need to know about Puy de Dôme” guided tour + visit to the remains of Mercury’s temple

A guided tour to explore the soul of a giant !

Towering 1,465 metres above the Auvergne countryside, the Puy de Dôme is much more than just a volcano : it’s a veritable open book on the history of the Earth and mankind. Discover this emblematic site through a comprehensive, accessible(…)

A guided tour to explore the soul of a giant !

Towering 1,465 metres above the Auvergne countryside, the Puy de Dôme is much more than just a volcano : it’s a veritable open book on the history of the Earth and mankind. Discover this emblematic site through a comprehensive, accessible guided tour that reveals all its facets.

From its volcanic formation to its inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2018, not forgetting the crazy challenges it has inspired – such as Eugène Renaux’s feat of landing his biplane on the summit in 1911, or the mythical arrival of the Tour de France – the puy de Dôme never ceases to amaze.

Enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the Puys chain, the Serre mountain range, the Sancy massif… And make an impressive stopover at the heart of the remains of the Temple of Mercury, erected in the 2nd century A.D., following the ancestral path of Gallo-Roman pilgrims.

Practical information :
✔ Guided tour for individuals only
✔ Tour not suitable for people with reduced mobility and baby carriages (stage in the remains with stairs).
✔ Online booking required
✔ Duration : 45 minutes
✔ Rates :
– Adults : €5
– Reduced rate* : €4 (RSA recipients, jobseekers and students)
– Free for schoolchildren and young people aged 3 to 14.
– Children aged 3 and under : no ticket required to join the tour
✔ Visit recommended for children aged 7 and over

*Proof of status may be requested on site.

A lively, captivating immersion in the history, geology and culture of one of Europe’s most famous volcanoes !