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Orcet

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Orcet

Orcet is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Le Crest, 18km from Puy de Dome.

Orcet is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 2,802, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Orcet sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Orcet to your route.

About Orcet

Orcet (French pronunciation: [ɔʁsɛ]) is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne in central France.

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Orcet offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Orcet located?

Orcet is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.7035 latitude, 3.1688 longitude.

What is the population of Orcet?

Orcet has a population of approximately 2,802 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,802
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.7035, 3.1688

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Orcet

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

L'Aventure Michelin

Michelin's flagship museum in its home town of Clermont-Ferrand, tracing 130+ years of tyres, guides and mobility - from early aeroplanes to the rail-riding Michelines and modern motorsport.

11 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Charade

Spectacular circuit wrapped around extinct volcanoes near Clermont-Ferrand, once dubbed the 'French Nurburgring'; its full 8 km lap hosted the French Grand Prix four times in the 1960s and 70s.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Puy de Dome

A dormant volcanic dome rising to 1,465 meters in the Chaine des Puys, offering sweeping views over 80 volcanic cones in the Auvergne.

18 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Belvédère du Méandre de Queuille

Cliff-edge viewpoint behind Queuille's village church over an almost-closed loop of the Sioule river wrapped around a forested peninsula: an Auvergne panorama that stays remarkably crowd-free.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Orcet

  • 71 kmRoute Nationale 7The legendary 'Route des Vacances' from Paris to the Riviera, immortalised in song by Charles Trenet. Lapalisse, pinned here, still celebrates the N7's golden age with a retro traffic-jam festival.
  • 77 kmPuy MaryA pyramid-shaped volcanic peak in the Cantal, the heart of Europe's largest extinct volcano and a road climb.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Orcet.

Le Cendre

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 5,072

La Roche-Blanche

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 3,051

Le Crest

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,178

Veyre-Monton

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 3,608

Pérignat-lès-Sarliève

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,307

Mirefleurs

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,887

Cournon-d'Auvergne

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 18,848

Tallende

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,223

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