Riom, historic capital of Auvergne

Riom

Riom has been the administrative capital of the Royal Lands of Auvergne since the 13th century, and is the center of Riom’s Pays d’art et d’histoire. The city is listed as a protected area, and boasts no fewer than 16 listed monuments and 57 on the supplementary inventory.

The town’s exceptional heritage, a testimony to the rich periods of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the 18th century, includes numerous houses and private mansions, fountains and remarkable facades, as well as the Court of Appeal, the Sainte-Chapelle, not forgetting the Town Hall and, above all, the Tour de(…)

Spoken languages

Opening hours

All year round daily.

Prices and payment methods

  • Free access.

Location

Environnements

Town location

Updated on 22 May 2026 by Office de Tourisme Terra Volcana, les Pays de Volvic