Journey to the top of the volcanes

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The puy de Dôme site

The Panoramique des Dômes,Journey to the top of the Volcanoes

The Panoramique des Dômes electric rack railway is a wonderful way of enjoying a journey to the summit of the Chaîne des Puys, with its landscape of ever-changing colours and lights. Come and visit –or revisit– this imposing natural location which has been awarded GRAND SITE DE FRANCE status. All sorts of activities are on offer for all age groups, with an entertainment and discovery programme throughout the year and special dining options for groups.

In the Station at the foot of the Puy de Dôme:• Reception desk and tourist information• Railway station• Espace Puy-de-Dôme for discovering the Puy-

de-Dôme department• Espace Voyage au Sommet des Volcans for

discovering the volcano and the train• Le Bacou snack bar• Shop

At the top of the volcano:• Wonderful 360° views• Remains of 2nd century AD Temple of

Mercury• 3 discovery trails: Le Chemin des Pèlerins,

Le Chemin des Conquérants and Le Chemin des Curieux

• 3 information and scenography areas with the GRAND SITE DE FRANCE AREA, the Temple of Mercury Area and the picnic room with its geological exhibition

• Le Bousset Bar – Café – Brasserie with panoramic terrace + takeaway food

• Le 1911 fine dining restaurant• Shop

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FREquENCy : every 40 min FREquENCy : every 40 min

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FRéquENCy : every 20 min

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Trajet environ 12 minutes /

Journey time: around 12 minutes

group pricesOnly for bookings of 10 people and more/€10 handling fee

(1) One free adult entry per group of 30 paying adults(2) One free adult entry per group of 10 paying adults+ one free entry per coach for drivers (must be noted on booking)

Dining package : outbound/return fare + meal (cf. page 6)

Ticket office information

• You must be at the ticket office 30 minutes before your train is due to leave. Allow extra time for disabled groups and for people with mobility difficulties.

• Outbound/return journey: everyone receives an Outbound ticket as well as a Return ticket.

• For all one way ticket bookings, these should be collected from the ticket office at the foot of the site before the journey.

• Tickets may also be collected a few days before travel subject to ticket office opening hours, or may be sent on request (€5.50 postal charge).

• Changes cannot be made after tickets have been issued

• All bookings must be paid for at the same time

Ticket office opening times :

september-june : 9am to 5pm

july-august : 9am to 6pm

Outbound/return One way fare

Adult group (1) (≥ 10) 8.40 € 5.00 €

Young people / schoolchildren group (2) (≥ 10)

3.10 € 1.80 €

OAPs (65 years and over) (≥ 10) 8.00 € 4.90 €

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Site visits

For information about visiting discovery areas and for tailor-made group outings, please email us atgroupes-puydedome@cg63.fr or scolaires-puydedome@cg63.fr (for teachers).

Practical information

Annual subscription for professional organisations

For organisations which may need to be at the site on a regular basis, (hiking guides and other types of guides etc.) one or more annual transferable subscriptions are available for €29 (proof of membership of organisation may be required on entry).

For orders and other information, please contact:Anne-Sophie CHABANNE+33 (0)4 73 87 43 05resa@panoramiquedesdomes.fr

Safe mode of travel

Site with disabled access

Protected environment

Only small dogs (maximum 10 kg) and guide dogs are permitted on the train

Remember to bring warm clothing and appropriate shoes as the weather at the top can change quickly (altitude 1,465 metres)

Free parking

1,000 spaces

15 spaces 30 spaces

Note: there is a rest area with facilities for drivers at the coach park, open from April to October (fridge, tables and chairs, toilet facilities)

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P’tit Dôme menuFor children aged 4 to 12

Outbound and return fare + meal

Selection of cold meatsSaucisse d’Auvergne with vegetables

2 scoops of ice cream1 x 33 cl drink

20 €

Adult “Entrain” Package

Outbound and return fare+meal.Please choose the same menu for the whole group

Fish menu Quail terrine with grapes

Cod with shellfish and three types of riceCheese platter

Verbena crème brûlée Or

Meat menuBleu d’Auvergne cheese salad

Confit de canard and truffade (potato pancake)

Cheese platterBilberry tart

¼ l wine and coffee includedSupplement for aperitif: €2 per person

Kir or fruit juice cocktail

37 €Open every day

Maximum capacity 80 covers

All-inclusive menusfor 20 people and upwards

The panoramic restaurants at the top are open all year round and are in a unique setting (booking required).

The Bousset brasserie and 1911 fine dining restaurant are available to suit your budget and group size.

Dining

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Little walkers’ picnic

Non-inclusive of train tickets, collect from Le Bacou at the Station

1 sandwich (125 g)1 packet of crisps1 fruit purée1 x 50 cl bottle of Volvic mineral water1 gift

Picnic room available for use at topFor further information : scolaires-puydedome@cg63.fr

7,60€

Snacks for schoolchildren for 10 people and more

For schoolchildren

Rack railway snackNon-inclusive of train tickets, collect from

Bar Le Bousset at the top

1 x 20 cl drink1 cake1 fruit purée1 gift

4,90€

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PLEASE NOTE : for information and bookings, please call +33 (0)4 73 87 43 02

or email us at Le1911@panoramiquedesdomes.fr

Possibility of personalised presentation by Chef on request.

Group bookings for the 1911 must be done directly rather than via the bookings department of the Panoramique des Dômes.

Puy de Dôme ThursdaysAll-inclusive evenings,

Seating for maximum of 35 people

Programme :Outbound and return journey

Glass of champagneFine dining

appetiser, starter, main course,cheese, pudding, petit fours

water, wine, coffeeClose-up entertainment

Come and enjoy the magic during an evening’s entertainment

Fine dining restaurant

Seasonal dishes using fresh produce from local producers and suppliers.

Maximum capacity 45 covers

€35 Menu (non-inclusive of drinks)appetiser, starter, main course,

pudding, petit fours

€45 Menu (non-inclusive of drinks)appetiser, starter, fish, meat,

pudding, petit fours

Opening times : (cf. train frequencies and times on page 3)

Purple times (high season and other times of year): open lunchtimes and evenings

Green times (other times of year): open lunchtimes only

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Organising your eventsFor special events, whether on a private or on a professional basis, such as cocktail parties, weddings, receptions and gala meals, all or part of the restaurant can be provided for your use, and tailor-made services can be arranged according to your requirements and budget.

To do so, please telephone us on +33 (0)4 73 87 43 05or by email at resa@panoramiquedesdomes.fr

Café seating

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Brasserie

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Le 1911:

45 covers

Salon Mercure

seating for 60Kitchen

A professional and well-equipped area

We can also provide a location for holding seminars and meetings in a unique setting

at the top of the Puy de Dôme.

Room available from 9.30 amMaximum capacity: seating for 60

Different capacities

• U shape : 25 pax

• Classroom : 30 pax

• Block : 30 pax

• Theatre : de 40 à 60 pax

Equipment available (on request)• Screen and projector

• Flipchart

Hire prices (VAT at 19.6%) :• • 1/2 day : 168 ex. VAT

• Day : 214 ex. VAT

gourmet breaks (7% VAT)

On arrival : €4,60 ex. VAT coffee, tea, fruit juice

Morning : €5,80 ex. VAT coffe, tea, fruit juice, pastries

Afternoon : €5,80 ex. VAT coffe, tea, fruit juice, pastries

Food, drink etc. purchased outside the premises is not permitted in the Salon Mercure.

The Brasserie Le Bousset (cf. page 6) and 1911 fine dining restaurant (cf. page 8) are open for lunch and

dinner.

Total capacity (shared space) up to 200 people

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1 Chemin du CouleyrasLa Font de l’Arbre

63870 OrcinesLe Puy de Dôme is 10 km from

Clermont Ferrand, towards Bordeaux on the D 68

group bookingsApart from bookings at Le 1911 fine dining restaurant (cf. page 8)

Anne-Sophie Chabanne+33 (0)4 73 87 43 05

resa@panoramiquedesdomes.fr

For all booking requests, please contact our group bookings department at least 3 weeks before arrival.

We shall then provide you with a booking form to send back to us.

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