Statue équestre de Vercingétorix, Clermont-Ferrand

Name: Statue équestre de Vercingétorix
Address: Clermont-Ferrand, France

#22 among attractions in Clermont-Ferrand

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Facts and practical information

The equestrian statue of Vercingetorix is a bronze equestrian statue installed in 1903 in Clermont-Ferrand, on the Place de Jaude, sculpted by Auguste Bartholdi, and representing Vercingetorix, leader of the Arvernes and victor of the siege of Gergovia that took place not far away.

Coordinates: 45°46'38"N, 3°4'55"E

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Centre Ancien (Jaude)Clermont-Ferrand France

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Statue équestre de Vercingétorix – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port, Centre Jaude, Stade Marcel-Michelin.

~1140 ftNE
Iconic Gothic cathedral with twin spires
Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand
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0.5 miNE
Romanesque basilica with religious art
Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port, Clermont-Ferrand
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, the Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port is a stunning example of Romanesque architecture and a beacon of spiritual heritage in France. This Catholic church, which dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries, has been a place of...
~990 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Centre Jaude, Clermont-Ferrand
5 min walk • Jaude Centre is one of the most prominent shopping malls in Clermont-Ferrand, France. It is located in extreme south-East in the Jaude Square, in the city centre.
1.4 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, Sport venue
Stade Marcel-Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand
37 min walk • The Stade Marcel-Michelin is a sports ground in Clermont-Ferrand, France. It has been the home of the French rugby union club ASM Clermont-Auvergne since its opening in 1911.
1.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Arenas and stadiums
ASM Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand
39 min walk • Association Sportive Montferrandaise Clermont Auvergne is a French rugby union club from Clermont-Ferrand in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes that currently competes in Top 14, the top level of the French league system. Clermont are two times French champions in 2009-10 and 2016-17.
0.4 miSE
Library
Bibliothèque du Patrimoine de Clermont Auvergne Métropole, Clermont-Ferrand
10 min walk • The Bibliothèque du Patrimoine de Clermont Auvergne Métropole is a public library in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Among the sixteen libraries of Clermont Auvergne Métropole Library System, this library is dedicated to Auvergne.
1 miW
Area
Chamalières, Clermont-Ferrand
27 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.
~220 ftNE
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Opéra Municipal, Clermont-Ferrand
2 min walk • The Opera-Theatre of Clermont-Ferrand is located in the heart of the city, on the boulevard Desaix and on the place de Jaude. Under the impetus of the municipality led by Amédée Gasquet, it was built between 1891 and 1894.
~1910 ftNE
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique d'Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand
10 min walk • The Jardin botanique d'Auvergne, also known as the Jardin botanique d'essais de Royat-Charade, is a botanical garden located in Charade, Royat, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, France.
0.7 miW
Church
Church of Our Lady, Clermont-Ferrand
18 min walk • The church Notre-Dame de Chamalières is a former Catholic collegiate church located in Chamalières, in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, France. It is classified as a historical monument in 1840.
~320 ftNW
Church
Église Saint-Pierre-des-Minimes, Clermont-Ferrand
2 min walk • The Saint-Pierre-des-Minimes church is a church located in Clermont-Ferrand, whose eastern entrance is located on the Place de Jaude.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue équestre de Vercingétorix?

Nearby attractions include Opéra Municipal, Clermont-Ferrand (2 min walk), Église Saint-Pierre-des-Minimes, Clermont-Ferrand (2 min walk), Fontaine des Lions, Clermont-Ferrand (3 min walk), Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, Clermont-Ferrand (6 min walk).

How to get to Statue équestre de Vercingétorix by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue équestre de Vercingétorix:

Tram

Jaude • Lines: A (1 min walk)
Gaillard • Lines: A (5 min walk)

Bus

Jaude • Lines: 10, 9, B, C (2 min walk)
Alexandre Varenne • Lines: 10, 9, B, C (6 min walk)

Train

Clermont-La Rotonde (20 min walk)
Clermont-Ferrand (25 min walk)