Historic site and monument
in Issoire

Tour de l'Horloge

A place of discovery, exploration and experimentation. Belvedere offering a panorama of the town of Issoire and the surrounding area (Massif du Sancy, Livradois-Forez). Temporary exhibitions, conferences, screenings and workshops on various themes.
The Clock Tower of the city of Issoire, a museographic facility for tourism and culture, holds temporary exhibitions with a scientific and technical focus each year. It is aimed at all audiences thanks to an open and generous programming. Game booklets are offered to children from 6 years old on the theme of the temporary exhibition.
Average duration of a visit: 1 hour.
We speak English

Themes:

  • Historical patrimony
  • Belfry / Clock Tower

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 90 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 60 min.
Minimum group size: 10 people
Minimum group size: 30 people

Customers

Suitable for: School group reception, Special family with children, Special rate for job seekers, Group reception, Special rate for students

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visit services

  • Unguided group tours permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from April 08 to June 30, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
SundayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
Opening hours from September 01 to September 21, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
SundayOpen from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Opening hours from October 14 to December 14, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m.

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/05/2025
  • 25/12/2025

Admission fees

Admission feesMin.Max.
Full price

2 €-
Reduced price

1 €-
Kids

1 €-
Adult group

1 €-
Price for screenings/workshop/show: €6, €4/reduced price.

Reduced rate for: young people under 27, people over 62, job seekers, beneficiaries of minimum social benefits, CEZAM card, Free Pass card, subscription to the Cultural Season and to the René-Char media library in the town of Issoire, National Museums Center (for holders of an entry ticket to the Château de Villeneuve-Lembron) and other beneficiaries of partnership agreements.
Free for children under: 6 years old

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Bank / credit card
  • Cash
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Services

Equipments

  • Screening Room
  • Parking nearby
  • Meeting room
  • Public toilets
  • defibrillator
  • Orientation table
  • Show room
  • Elevator
  • Entertainment room

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Shop
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Free visits
  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Manual workshops
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Children's entertainment

Adapted tourism

Adapted service: Independent wheelchair accessible, Elevator up to standards, WC + grab bar + circulation space
From 2 € / adult

Address

4 rue du Ponteil
63500 Issoire
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