Maison Moinet

Clermont-Ferrand


Behind a pretty belle-époque façade is a wealth of ways to enjoy a sugar rush, from chewy nougat and caramels to regional favourites including pâtes de fruits (sugar-coated squares of fruit paste) and the famous hard-candy pastilles de Vichy.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Clermont-Ferrand attractions

1. Cathédrale Notre Dame

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Clermont-Ferrand’s skyline broods with volcanic stone, but its most impressive edifice is Cathédrale Notre-Dame, whose 108m twin spires pierce the sky…

2. Place de Jaude

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Just southwest of the old city, lined with bars and hotels, Clermont-Ferrand's monumental pedestrianised square is overlooked by a statue of heroic Celtic…

3. Statue of Vercingétorix

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Since 1903, ancient Gaul's 'warrior king' has assumed a fearsome stance atop a horse in the middle of place de Jaude. The statue was created by Frédéric…

4. Fontaine d'Amboise

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Two blocks north of the cathedral, this early-16th-century fountain has three tiers carved in a delicate Gothic style. It's the focal point of a pretty…

5. Musée Bargoin

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Assembling a motley collection of ancient artefacts and modern design inside a stately 1903 building, the Bargoin is a good primer on Clermont old and new…

6. Obelisk

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This 19th-century obelisk was fashioned from dark volcanic stone from Volvic and festooned with carvings. The monument was raised in honour of Louis…

8. Basilique Notre Dame du Port

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This architectural gem has all the key elements of a Romanesque church: semi-circular arches, a bulky silhouette and a broad headpiece. But its…