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| Royat | |
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| Poster of the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée railway company | |
| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Regions | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Puy de Dome |
| Watercourse | Tiretaine |
| Area | 6,62 km² |
| Population | 4 590 hab. (2012) |
| Density | 693,35 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 63130 |
| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
| Location | |
 45 ° 45 ′ 19 ″ N 3 ° 2 ′ 35 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
| Touristic site | |
Royat is a town located in the department of Puy de Dome, in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Understand
West of Clermont-Ferrand, Royat is located on the foothills of the granite plateau of the chain of volcanic hills, on the Limagne fault.
Created by the dismemberment of the municipality of Chamalières in 1829, Royat was best known for its thermal activity.
- 1 Town hall 46, boulevard Barrieu,
33 4 73 29 50 80 
Mon.- Fri. : 8 h - 12 h and13 h - 17 h. - 2 Clermont Auvergne Tourism - Royat-Chamalières website Place Allard, 33 4 73 29 74 70 from November to March: Mon.- Fri. : 10 h - 12 h and14 h - 17 h, except Monday morning outside school holidays; from April to June and in September and October: Mon.- sat. : 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 18 h and Sun. : 9 h 30 - 12 h, except Sundays from April to October; July and August : Mon.- sat. : 9 h - 18 h and Sun. : 9 h 30 - 12 h and14 h - 17 h.
Mon.- Fri. : To go
By car
- Since Paris :
- highways A10, A71 then A89, exit 26 (Pontgibaud) then departmental roads 941 (to the entrance to Clermont-Ferrand from Orcines) and 944 (via Chamalières)
- other possible solution: motorways A10, A71 then exit 15 (Clermont-Ferrand) and follow the direction of Chamalières by the crossroads of the tracks, the streets with 2 × 2 lanes or 3 lanes one-way, until avenue de Fontmaure
- Since Lyon : highway A89 then Clermont-Ferrand expressways; at the avenue de Fontmaure in Chamalières, take the direction of Royat allowing an arrival by the avenue of the same name.
- Since Clermont-Ferrand : from Place de Jaude, straight on rue Blatin then avenue de Royat.
- From the south of Clermont-Ferrand by the D 2089 (from Bordeaux or Tulle):
- highway A89, exit 25, then RD 2089; pass through Ceyrat then take the D 944,
- other possible solution: exit 26 (Pontgibaud)
- From the south of Clermont-Ferrand (coming from Issoire): continue fromA75 towards theA71, then exit 15
By train
- 1 Royat - Chamalières station place de la Gare, 63400 Chamalières (Beausite bus stop on T2C line 13) – Station, located in the neighboring town of Chamalières, served by regional trains from Clermont-Ferrand (count less than 10 min path). Passenger building registered as a Historic Monument in 1994.
By taxi
- Taxi station 6 place Allard, 33 4 73 35 83 50
Circulate
By car
The roads of the town are sloping. What is the speed limit 50 km / h but sometimes it is impossible to reach this speed because of the bends.
Place Allard was until 2013 a dangerous crossroads; it has become a roundabout. But you still have to be careful, especially when a bus from line B maneuvers to turn around when it arrives at its terminus.
Access to Vieux Royat via the D 5 roadE by avenue Jean-Jaurès (ending on rue Nationale) or by rue Victoria by avenue de la Vallée.
The Puy-de-Dôme department has set up a carpooling area near the Pépinière bus stop.
- 1 Carpool area Breuil path
By public transport
- T2C of 5 h 30 - 23 h 30.
1,6 € the journey, subscription possible. – Urban transport in the Clermont-Ferrand area serves the town of Royat, with three lines: line B, going up to Place Allard (serving the thermal baths - a bus every 08 min during rush hour), line 5 serving the city center to the Pépinière and line 26 leading to Ceyrat (during rush hour).
By bike
Given the relief, cycling in the town is difficult. Place Allard is approximately 450 m altitude, the city center at 510 m, Nursery at 550 m, Charade to 840 m. It should therefore be reserved for courageous cyclists.
The bicycle rental service is not available in the town of Royat.
To see
- Dog cave – A cave that gives off carbon dioxide fumes.
- 1 Washer Cave (by avenue de la Vallée) – Ancient Celtic place where the church was built on top.
- 2 Romanesque church of Saint-Léger place Jean Cohendy – Fortified Church of the XIe century, historical monument since 1862.
- 3 Royat Museum (near Place Jean Cohendy)
- 4 Roundabout of the Nursery – At the crossroads of departmental roads 5E and 68, at the western end of line 5 of urban transport (served every day), is erected a fountain, another gateway to the town.
- 5 Puy de Gravenoire (by D 5F via the road to Gravenoire)
Do
- 1 Royatonic 5 avenue Auguste Rouzaud, 33 4 73 29 58 90 of 10 h - 20 h (22 h Friday, 19 h on Sunday). – The largest spa center in Auvergne opened in November 2007. At the foot of Place Allard, this center is supplied by a source in the city, that of the Red Caves.
- 2 Royat Arboretum Puy de Dôme road Free access.
- 3 Bargoin Park 1 Chemin de Beaumont (Chamalières)
To buy
There is a mini-market in the city center:
- 1 Spar rue Pierre Paulet – Sale of food products.
Eat
- Heaven avenue of paradise, 33 4 73 35 85 46, fax : 33 4 73 35 64 41 from 25 to 44 €. – Restaurant dominating the city since 1964.
Have a drink / Go out
- Why Not (nightclub) 2 bis place Allard
Housing
Campsites
- 1 Municipal campsite (access by the road to Gravenoire)
Cheap
Average price
- 2 The Châtel 20 avenue de la Vallée, 33 4 73 29 53 00 rooms from 50 to 95 €. – Restaurant with formula from 9.50 to 15 €, menus at 18 and 24 €
- 3 Athena 2 avenue Auguste Rouzaud
Luxury
- Best Western Princesse Flore 5 place Allard, 33 4 73 35 63 63, fax : 33 4 73 35 78 78 room available from 15 h, to be released before 12 h. from 180 to 800 €, breakfast not included (19 €). –
, 19th century atmospheree century. Restaurant with menus from 22 to 47 €.
, 19th century atmospheree century. Restaurant with menus from 22 to Communicate
Post Office
- 3 The post office place Eugène Bertrand (Poste stop, T2C lines 5 and 26)
Telephone
There are telephone booths to the right of the Royat Place Allard bus stop and in the city center.
Around
- Chain of volcanic hills – Immediately to the west, the chain of puys overlooks the Clermont-Ferrand area. The top of Puy de Dôme is accessible by a cogwheel train. The Chaîne des Puys and Faille de Limagne site was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2018.
- Chamalières (to Clermont-Ferrand) – Bordering Royat, Chamalières is one of the most populous municipalities in the department.
- Clermont-Ferrand (by avenue de Royat in Chamalières, 5 km) – Capital of the former Auvergne region.
