9 days in Riviere-sur-Tarn, Valence & Clermont-Ferrand Itinerary

Rivière-sur-Tarn is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.The Château de Peyrelade is a ruined castle, open to visitors. On the 24th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at La Maison des Vautours and then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Peyrelade.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Riviere-sur-Tarn travel route site.

Clermont-Ferrand to Riviere-sur-Tarn is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can travel to Valence.

On the 25th (Fri), do a tasting at Domaine Alain Voge and then contemplate the long history of Chateau de Crussol.

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Getting from Riviere-sur-Tarn to Valence by car takes about 3.5 hours. When traveling from Riviere-sur-Tarn in March, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Valence: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Clermont-Ferrand.

Famous for its chain of extinct volcanoes surrounding Clermont-Ferrand includes the highest Puy-de-Dôme volcano only 13 km (8 mi) from its city center.

Get in touch with nature at Puy-de-Dome Volcano and Station de Ski Sancy. Popular historic sites such as Basilica of Notre-Dame du Port and Notre-Dame d'Orcival are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Clermont-Ferrand: Parc Animalier d'Auvergne (in Ardes), Le Pal (in Saint-Pourcain-sur-Besbre) and Chateau de Val (in Lanobre). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at L'Aventure Michelin, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, and don't miss a visit to Place de Jaude.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Clermont-Ferrand online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Valence to Clermont-Ferrand takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.