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

  • Commune in the department of Puy -de- Dôme
  • Place in the Auvergne
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