Aubière
Aubière is a commune with 9475 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the Puy -de- Dôme in the Auvergne region. It belongs to the district Clermont-Ferrand and the Canton Aubière.
Location
Aubière is the agglomeration of Clermont -Ferrand, about seven kilometers south-east.
Demographics
Aubière had about 3,000 inhabitants at the beginning of the 20th century. The steady population growth is due to the growing city of Clermont- Ferrand.
Attractions
- The place has a wine museum ( Musée de la vigne et du vin ).
- In the immediate vicinity of a menhir stands (La pierre Piqué or Menhir de la Pardieu )
Personalities
- Christian Forestier ( born 1944 Aubière ), President of the University of Saint -Etienne, Head of Cabinet of the Minister Jack Lang
Twinning
- Grevenmacher ( Luxembourg )
- Sperlonga ( Italy)
- Commune in the department of Puy -de- Dôme
- Place in the Auvergne