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Temple of Mercury

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Temple of Mercury

Highlight • Historical Site

Temple of Mercury

Name: Temple of Mercury
Rating: 2

Recommended by 21 people

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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Location: Orcines, Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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1. Loop 3: Puy de Dôme in the spotlight – Trail du Vulcain

28.4km

03:40

830m

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2. Chemin des Chèvres – Chemin des Muletiers loop from Panoramique des Dômes - Station Basse

29.3km

04:07

1,310m

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3. Chemin des Chèvres – Chemin des Muletiers loop from Les Hautes-Roches

16.4km

02:18

670m

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Nicolas Vergnaud

March 4, 2023

The Temple of Mercury was built in the 2nd century AD to replace another that had become too small. It served as a pilgrimage site for the inhabitants of Augustonemetum, the name of present-day Clermont-Ferrand in the Gallo-Roman era.

From the sanctuary, the view of the historic capital of Auvergne is magnificent. It is also possible to admire the south of the Chaîne des Puys.

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Elevation 1,400 m

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Location: Orcines, Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Temple of Mercury

1. Loop 3: Puy de Dôme in the spotlight – Trail du Vulcain

2. Chemin des Chèvres – Chemin des Muletiers loop from Panoramique des Dômes - Station Basse

3. Chemin des Chèvres – Chemin des Muletiers loop from Les Hautes-Roches

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