Puy de la Coquille
#3302 among destinations in France
Facts and practical information
The puy de la Coquille is a dormant volcano of the Puys chain, in the Massif Central.
Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance
Puy de la Coquille – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Vulcania, Temple de Mercure, Puy de Dôme, Puy Pariou.
Science museum, Amusement park, Theme parkVulcania, Saint-Ours
57 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes, Vulcania is an amusement park that offers a unique blend of education and entertainment in Saint-Ours, France. This park, dedicated to the science and nature of volcanoes and planet Earth, provides a fascinating journey...
Temple, Ancient Roman architectureTemple de Mercure, Orcines
125 min walk • Rising from the volcanic landscape of the Auvergne region, the Temple de Mercure at Puy de Dôme in Orcines, France, is a historical gem that beckons the modern traveler. This ancient Roman temple was dedicated to Mercury, the messenger of the gods, and its remnants...
4.8 miS Volcano with trails, train and paraglidingPuy de Dôme, Orcines
123 min walk • The Puy de Dôme is a majestic natural wonder that stands proudly in the Auvergne region of central France, near the city of Orcines. This ancient lava dome, which is the lead figure among the chain of volcanoes known as the Chaîne des Puys, rises to an impressive...
Nature, Natural attraction, VolcanoPuy Pariou
81 min walk • Nestled in the heart of France's Auvergne region, Puy Pariou is a natural marvel that beckons to both geologists and adventurers alike. As a classic cinder cone volcano, it is part of the Chaîne des Puys, a north-south oriented chain of volcanoes that has become a...
Forts and castlesChâteau de Tournoël, Volvic
120 min walk • The Château de Tournoël is a medieval fortified castle partly in ruins in the commune of Volvic, in the Puy-de-Dôme département of France.
Forts and castlesChâteau de Chazeron, Loubeyrat
167 min walk • The Château de Chazeron is a castle situated in the commune of Loubeyrat in the French département of Puy-de-Dôme, 3 km north-west of Châtel-Guyon. Originally a medieval castle, Chazeron was altered in the 17th century by the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. He built a staircase on the site of the keep and added an arcaded gallery.
Forts and castlesChâteau-Dauphin, Pontgibaud
134 min walk • Château-Dauphin is a medieval castle in the commune of Pontgibaud in the Puy-de-Dôme département of France.
AreaChamalières, Clermont-Ferrand
171 min walk • Chamalières is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, central France. Chamalières is the third-largest town in the department and lies about 150 miles from Lyon.
AreaRoyat, Clermont-Ferrand
172 min walk • Royat is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France. Since Roman times, its thermal springs have made it a spa town, and the remains of the Roman baths are still visible. As of 2018, its population was 4,505.
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain passMassif Central
119 min walk • The Massif Central is a highland region in the middle of southern France, consisting of mountains and plateaus. It covers about 15% of mainland France.
AreaDurtol, Clermont-Ferrand
137 min walk • Durtol is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes