Tour de l’horloge (Clock Tower)
Town of Art & History Renaissance Classified
Opening
From 25/06 to 01/07/2022
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm. On Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 02/07 to 31/08/2022
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on July 14th and August 15th.
From 01/09 to 31/12/2022
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Prices
Full price: 2 €.
Free entry for children < 18 years.
Description
The Tour de l'Horloge, home to the head office of the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire de Riom, was awarded Historic Monument status in 1862. Formerly a belfry, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance era on its mediaeval foundations. An octagonal tower with a clock face, ornamental escutcheon, chain of the Order of Saint Michael and salamander of Francis I of France. The dome was fitted in 1785. An exhibition centre showing items pertaining to Riom's heritage, tactile models and a scale model of the old town centre. Enjoy the amazing view with viewpoint indicator at the top of the tower!
Visit conditions
- Group visits Unguided group tours available permanently
- Individual visits unguided individual tours available permanently
Comfort & services
- Pets welcome
- Educational visits
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
Labels
- Historic patrimony
- Tower
- Belfry/Clock tower
Adapted tourism
not accessible in a wheelchair
Categories
- Town of Art & History
- Renaissance
- Classified
Other references
- Michelin guide
- Le Routard guide
- Petit Fûté
Spoken languages
Activities on site
- Architecture
- History
Situation
- Environment: in centre of town, town location
- Altitude : 330 metre