Tour de l’horloge (Clock Tower)
Riom
The Tour de l’Horloge, headquarters of the Pays d’art et d’histoire de Riom Limagne et Volcans, has been a listed historic monument since 1862. A privileged witness to the town’s history, it has survived the centuries to take on its current silhouette.
Former belfry, rebuilt during the Renaissance on its medieval base (1391).
Octagonal tower with clock face, crest, collar of the Order of Saint-Michel and salamander of François 1er. The dome dates from 1785.
Self-guided tour of the city’s former belfry : permanent exhibitions, tactile models, 360° panorama. Enjoy the panoramic(…)
Spoken languages
Availability and booking
Opening hours
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 11 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
From 01/10/2026 to 30/06/2027 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Prices and payment methods
- Full price : 2 € (Heritage Passport 20€ (10 visits, non-nominative, no expiration date)
- Free for all 1st weekend of the month).
- Free entry for children under 18.
Payment methods :
- Check
- Cash
- Online payment
Comfort, facilities and services
- Educational visits
- Pets welcome
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed
Location
Environnements
In centre of town, Town location
Photo credits : OT Terra Volcana – David Frobert, OT Terra Volcana, OT Terra Volcana – David Frobert, OT Terra Volcana – David Frobert
Updated on 11 August 2026 by Office de Tourisme Terra Volcana, les Pays de Volvic