What region of France is Clermont-Ferrand?

What region of France is Clermont-Ferrand?

What region of France is Clermont-Ferrand?

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région
Clermont-Ferrand, town, Puy-de-Dôme département, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, south-central France, west of Lyon, created in 1731 by the union of Clermont and Montferrand. It stands on the small Tretaine River.

What are the departments of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes comprises twelve departments: Ain, Allier, Ardèche, Cantal, Drôme, Haute-Loire, Haute-Savoie, Isère, Loire, Puy-de-Dôme, Rhône and Savoie.

What languages are spoken in Rhone Alpes?

French is the official language of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. However, three indigenous languages ​​are also practiced in the region. The Occitan language, the oïl languages, and the Franco-Provençal language. They are all dialects which originated from spoken Latin and/or old French.

How many regions are in France?

The Regions of France Mainland France is now divided into 13 administrative regions, the governement agreeded on a reorganisation of the country. Metropolitan France is divided into 22 administrative regions, which in turn are divided into departments.

Where is the Rhône region in France?

The Rhône is one of the classic French wine regions. It starts in central France, just south of Lyon, stretching almost to the Mediterranean Sea. The region comprises many storied appellations (defined areas with legally mandated grapes and wine styles) that take their name from communes along the river.

Is Lyon in the Rhone Valley?

The region was named after the river Rhône and the Alps mountain range. Its capital, Lyon, is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris. Rhône-Alpes has the sixth-largest economy of any European region….

Rhône-Alpes
NUTS Region FR7
Website www.rhonealpes.fr

What is the Auvergne region known for?

Auvergne is one of the smallest regions in France. Auvergne is known for its mountain ranges and dormant volcanoes. Together the Monts Dore and the Chaîne des Puys include 80 volcanoes. The Puy de Dôme is the highest volcano in the region, with an altitude of 1,465 metres (4,806 ft).

Qui sont les conseillers régionaux du Cantal?

Les Conseillers régionaux du Cantal. Le Cantal est représenté par 4 élus au Conseil Régional d’Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Dominique BRU. Jean-Pierre DELPONT. Martine GUIBERT. Alain MARLEIX.

Qui est le président du Conseil départemental du Cantal?

Le Conseil Départemental du Cantal compte 30 élus. Il est présidé par Monsieur Bruno FAURE. Retrouvez l’assemblée des conseillers départementaux sur le site du Conseil Départemental du Cantal

Qui sont les élus du Cantal?

Le Cantal est représenté par 4 élus au Conseil Régional d’Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Dominique BRU Jean-Pierre DELPONT Martine GUIBERT Alain MARLEIX

Qu’est-ce que le réseau interurbain du département du Cantal?

Le réseau interurbain du département du Cantal assure le transport par autocar de milliers de voyageurs chaque année, en dehors de la Communauté d’Agglomération du Bassin d’Aurillac (CABA) qui dispose de son propre réseau urbain (Stabus). L’exploitation du réseau est confiée à des transporteurs privés.