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Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand is a city of France, in the Auvergne region, with a population of approximately 130,000. It is the préfecture (capital) of the Puy-de-Dôme département.

The French tire manufacturer Michelin has its worldwide headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand.

Clermont-Ferrand was the birthplace of:

Blaise Pascal
Jacqueline Pascal, sister of Blaise Pascal

External link

http://www.ville-clermont-ferrand.fr

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