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 (Sancy, Chaîne des Puys, Livradois). 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: 60 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 60 min.
Minimum group size: 10 person(s)
Minimum group size: 30 people

Customers

Suitable for: Special family with children, Reception of groups, Reception of school groups, Special rate for students, Special rate for job seekers

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visit services

  • Unguided group tours permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from March 19 to June 30, 2024
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 25, 2024
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 21 to December 01, 2024
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/05/2024
  • 25/12/2024

Prices

PricesMin.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 social minima, VIP and CEZAM card, Free Pass card, Cultural Season subscription and the city's René-Char media library d'Issoire, National Museums Center (to holders of an entry ticket to the Château de Villeneuve-Lembron) and other beneficiaries of partnership agreements.
Free for children under 6 years)

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

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

Services

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

Activities on site

  • Children's entertainment
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Manual workshops

Adapted tourism

Adapted service: Independent wheelchair accessible, Elevator up to standards, WC + grab bar + circulation space
From 1 € / adult

Address

4 rue du Ponteil
63500 Issoire
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