Tour de l’horloge (Clock Tower)
Classified Town of Art & History Renaissance
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12
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 10/12/2024, 11/12/2024, January 1st, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Availability
Prices
Full price: 2 €.
Free entry for children < 18 years.
Means of payment
- Check
- Cash
- Online payment
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
Categories
- Classified
- Town of Art & History
- Renaissance
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