What to do with children in Clermont-Ferrand?
How to keep your family entertained during your stay in Clermont-Ferrand?
The Auvergne city and its surroundings perfectly combine cultural visits, fun activities, and outdoor discoveries.
Here are a few ideas for a successful weekend with your children in the heart of the volcano capital.
Why not start your stay with the Michelin Adventure!
This immersive experience retraces the history of the Clermont-Ferrand-based company and its famous Bibendum (the Michelin Man) across nearly 2,000 m².
The site offers a play area for younger children, as well as activity booklets adapted for children.
Older children can also try the Gran Turismo racing simulator, accessible from age 6 depending on their height.
A cultural outing that should please the whole family!
📍Address: 32 rue du Clos Four, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand
⌚Opening Hours: Open daily until 6 pm (varies depending on the season)
💶Prices: From €13. Free for children under 7.
To add a historical dimension to your visit, head to the Gergovia Battle Archaeological Museum for a journey into the heart of the Gallic Wars.
Located on a major site of Gallic history, it immerses you in the historic confrontation between Vercingetorix and Julius Caesar.
The exhibition combines artifacts, interactive models, reconstructions, and educational workshops.
Special attention is given to children, who receive a free activity booklet during their visit and a reward at the end.
📍Address: Plateau de Gergovie, 63670 La Roche-Blanche
⌚Opening Hours: Open daily from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer
💶Prices: From €9. Free for children under 6.
In the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, Jardin Lecoq is perfect for a relaxing break between sightseeing.
This 5-hectare green space features a pond, a rose garden, and large lawns for picnics.
Two playgrounds are also available for children.
📍Address: Boulevard François Mitterrand, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand
Just 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, Vulcania is the perfect family outing.
This theme park offers scientific discoveries and fun experiments about volcanoes, natural phenomena, and the solar system.
Activities, attractions, films on giant screens, and shows are specially designed for younger visitors.
The park also boasts the largest planetarium in France, further enriching the visit. Practical Information (h3)
📍Address: 2 Route de Mazayes, 63230 Saint-Ours-les-Roches
⌚Opening Hours: Open from March 25 to November 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
💶Prices: From €27/adult, €22 for ages 6-16, €7.50 for ages 3-5.
After your visit to Vulcania, plan a trip to the famous volcanoes of Auvergne.
Several family hikes are available around the Chaîne des Puys.
This is a great opportunity to introduce your children to hiking while enjoying spectacular scenery.
It's often the highlight for children, who create unforgettable memories.
To fully enjoy your stay with your children, book a hotel in Clermont-Ferrand in the heart of the La Pardieu shopping district.
The Contact Hôtel Lune Étoile is located 3 minutes from the A75 motorway and 3 minutes from the tram, making it easy to get around to the city center and major tourist attractions.
The hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned family rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people, with high-speed Wi-Fi and free private parking.
Discover our holiday packages, which include Vulcania, to help you plan your weekend!
The Auvergne city and its surroundings perfectly combine cultural visits, fun activities, and outdoor discoveries.
Here are a few ideas for a successful weekend with your children in the heart of the volcano capital.
Explore industrial history at the Michelin Museum
Why not start your stay with the Michelin Adventure!
This immersive experience retraces the history of the Clermont-Ferrand-based company and its famous Bibendum (the Michelin Man) across nearly 2,000 m².
The site offers a play area for younger children, as well as activity booklets adapted for children.
Older children can also try the Gran Turismo racing simulator, accessible from age 6 depending on their height.
A cultural outing that should please the whole family!
Practical Information
📍Address: 32 rue du Clos Four, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand
⌚Opening Hours: Open daily until 6 pm (varies depending on the season)
💶Prices: From €13. Free for children under 7.
Step back in time in the footsteps of Vercingetorix
To add a historical dimension to your visit, head to the Gergovia Battle Archaeological Museum for a journey into the heart of the Gallic Wars.
Located on a major site of Gallic history, it immerses you in the historic confrontation between Vercingetorix and Julius Caesar.
The exhibition combines artifacts, interactive models, reconstructions, and educational workshops.
Special attention is given to children, who receive a free activity booklet during their visit and a reward at the end.
Practical Information
📍Address: Plateau de Gergovie, 63670 La Roche-Blanche
⌚Opening Hours: Open daily from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer
💶Prices: From €9. Free for children under 6.
Take a Break at Jardin Lecoq
In the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, Jardin Lecoq is perfect for a relaxing break between sightseeing.
This 5-hectare green space features a pond, a rose garden, and large lawns for picnics.
Two playgrounds are also available for children.
Practical Information
📍Address: Boulevard François Mitterrand, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand
Discover Vulcania, the must-see park near Clermont-Ferrand
Just 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, Vulcania is the perfect family outing.
This theme park offers scientific discoveries and fun experiments about volcanoes, natural phenomena, and the solar system.
Activities, attractions, films on giant screens, and shows are specially designed for younger visitors.
The park also boasts the largest planetarium in France, further enriching the visit. Practical Information (h3)
📍Address: 2 Route de Mazayes, 63230 Saint-Ours-les-Roches
⌚Opening Hours: Open from March 25 to November 1, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
💶Prices: From €27/adult, €22 for ages 6-16, €7.50 for ages 3-5.
Explore the Volcanoes of Auvergne
After your visit to Vulcania, plan a trip to the famous volcanoes of Auvergne.
Several family hikes are available around the Chaîne des Puys.
This is a great opportunity to introduce your children to hiking while enjoying spectacular scenery.
It's often the highlight for children, who create unforgettable memories.
Stay in a central hotel to discover Clermont-Ferrand with your family
To fully enjoy your stay with your children, book a hotel in Clermont-Ferrand in the heart of the La Pardieu shopping district.
The Contact Hôtel Lune Étoile is located 3 minutes from the A75 motorway and 3 minutes from the tram, making it easy to get around to the city center and major tourist attractions.
The hotel offers spacious, air-conditioned family rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people, with high-speed Wi-Fi and free private parking.
Discover our holiday packages, which include Vulcania, to help you plan your weekend!
