The best fashion and gift stores Les volcans d'Auvergne

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Earl of Buffon, wrote: "Style is man". You still have to be a stylish man... stylish. In Clermont, the dandy of the present times in search of sophisticated elegance dresses at Ego. Cosy, the boutique is like its owner, Jérôme Dapzol-Roche: distinguished and welcoming. He presents the stylists and lines he likes. Inimitable touch of Italian elegance with Versace, casual chic or even streetwear in Jacob Cohen or even chic offbeat English style in Vivienne Westwood. Beachwear and underwear lines complete the total look. With such a neat look, you will undoubtedly attract compliments, which will surely flatter... your ego.

Is it useful to introduce you to Fnac. It is the place for those who want to make sure they find the latest literary or musical innovations. If your happiness is not on the shelf, an order in store is always possible depending on stocks. Fnac extends over three levels: the ticket office at the entrance avoids queuing inside, books on the first floor, cd and dvd in the basement. Employees are fast but very busy, the difficulty is to catch one, but once the operation is successful, you may be surprised at their efficiency and knowledge of their products. Far from the privacy of record stores or small bookstores, the place answers all requests.

Jardiland has moved away from the old-fashioned image of the classic garden center, where pots of seedlings line monotonous shelves. This large, multi-space store is awash with color and fragrance. The entrance leads to the florist's corner for small bouquets. Tableware, small furniture and knick-knacks make up the decoration department. Next door, the vast pet area is complemented by a grooming service, which can be booked online. Last but not least, there are greenhouses for indoor and outdoor plants, seedlings, trees, fences, pots, barbecue areas, outdoor games... In short, everything to enhance your garden and, above all, to enjoy it!

With its bookstores outside, this little shop is well established on Avenue des Etats-Unis! The ideal break for book lovers and nugget seekers, the stock of opportunities is impressive: more than 12,000 books, more than 20,000 records! Many slightly yellowed paperbacks, some beautiful books in perfect condition, magazines, discs and DVDs. The alphabetical order makes it easy to search, but you can also let yourself be carried away by the bins and shelves to find the rare pearl. The brand also sells, exchanges and buys back. Your books and records will be accepted, or not, according to their interest.

Animalis offers everything related to your furry friends (food, toys, care, accessories) and of course the adoption of animals. Dogs, cats, birds, rodents, reptiles or fish, whatever your companion, you will find everything to make him happy as well as a team that will advise you. The store also offers the possibility of having your pet groomed or taking care of it yourself in the self-service station. Claw-cutting service, water test of your aquarium are part of the numerous services of Animalis.

There are almost everything in books and multimedia (DVD, CD, video games, computer, telephony). The sign is a beautiful part of the books: novels, polars, literary novelties, essays… Also a youth radius, with books of awakening, tales and novels. The BD radius is also provided with relatively new titles and a beautiful selection of mangas. A travel/travel guide radius, and also extracurricular, political, legal and economic works… The friendly staff is really available, and orders the title or article that is no longer in store. Comfortable armchairs and sofas invite you to take the time to browse before buying.

Galeries Lafayette in Clermont-Ferrand is a veritable institution in the city. For 120 years, this emblematic French retailer has seduced shopping addicts with its high-end fashion and lifestyle offering. With its grandiose architecture and warm atmosphere, Galeries Lafayette offers a unique shopping experience. The selection of prestigious brands, from affordable to premium, means there's something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a bargain or just a stroll, the store's dynamism and expertise appeal to French and foreign shoppers alike.

Caillot is a family business that began in 1927 with grandfather Marcel. The company is renowned for its thoroughness and professional advice on electrical equipment, household appliances, image, sound, heating and lighting. As an independent wholesaler of major brands, with over 400,000 items in its catalog, you can be sure of finding what you're looking for with the help of a specialist, right down to rare products, specific bulbs, cables and so on, often impossible to find in mass-market outlets. An address to remember!

Located close to Jaude Square, in the golden triangle of Clermont-Ferrand, this male-ready boutique shop consists of its storefront with trousers, ties, merino wool sweaters, polos, calves, scarves, scarves… But the specialty here is the shirt! It is in all cuts, cut or Italian, soft or American, long or short sleeves, pleasant materials like Egyptian cotton, color and sober and elegant motifs. From 38 to 46, from M to XXL, Café Coton Clermont dress all the templates and all morphologies. Sober or colored silk or color straps will complement your look, classic and unstoppable.

After Ambiance Moto and Ambiance Vélo on the Aubière side, the downtown store has added another presence. This paradise for urbanites, adept at getting around on two or even three wheels, offers a wide choice of scooters to get around the streets. From 50 to 500 cm3, there is something for every style. We find in the first line the jewels of the Italian brand Piaggio like the Vespa and the MP3 or the representatives of the Peugeot brand like the Metropolis or the Django. For the more sporty and environmentally conscious, Ambiance City exhibits several models of bicycles, some of which are electrically assisted. Finally, a repair workshop guarantees after-sales service.

Can you turn gold into silver? It is very simple. Just remove your drawers from your old jewelry - outdated, damaged or more to your size - but also parts, debris, teeth and any other gold object. Go to the Gold Market, Place du Marché Saint-Pierre, which repurchases your gold at the best price after free and uncommitted expertise. Payment is made immediately by check or cash, depending on the current course. Let us also point out that, in this way, there are very beautiful used jewelry. A recipe that can be large in case of urgent financial need, or on the occasion of a large household.

At C. Burguière, an optician who has been present for years from the Fountain to Montferrand, the looks of looks tend to be embarrassed! Papillating mounts for Madame, a fancy style for sir, flashy color, emotional motif… there's some audacity. Rather discreet? So those without the glasses with the glasses or the sober creations of great designers will please you. The choice is equally wide in solar, with or without correction. It is even possible here to make scuba glasses in your view! Quality advice, payment facilities, wide choice… the team awaits you and will only have eyes for you!

Both an optician and an eyewear craftsman, Norberto Fernandes opened his second boutique in Clermont this year to accompany the launch of his own brand. The concept? Glasses made locally by French artisans. His collection offers 14 models with many color variations. The eyewear maker also offers custom acetate frames, you choose a type of plate, a design and then Norberto and his team get to work! Norberto's first store is located in La Glacière and is also worth a visit.

Truffe & Co is the first concept store dedicated to dogs, cats and rodents! It's run by Pauline, accompanied by her young cocker spaniel, Scotti. The place is a hybrid: you'll find a plethora of accessories and pet food, as well as a grooming salon. The boutique is organized like a small house, with its different rooms: the kitchen, where you'll find everything to do with food, the bathroom with its shampoos and treatments, the playroom, the bedroom and so on. Grooming sessions and access to the self-service wash tub must be booked in advance. An osteopath, Rémy Libre, is available on request.

Images'In specializes in wedding photography. This unique day has no secrets for its photographers, who know how to meet their clients' expectations, whether they are original or traditional. As a little bonus, the photo album is delivered the same evening, which allows you to consult it with your guests. The company produces portraits, class photos, ANTS identity photos, pregnancy photos, birth photos, etc. It is even possible to take identity photos at home, the team also travels to hospitals or retirement homes.

Are you on the lookout for bargains? Are you a fan of Jalouse(s) boutiques? Audrey Fontbonne has just the thing for you with her fourth boutique: Jalouse outlet, located just a few steps from the other stores. Here you'll find items from past Jalouse(s), Jalouse aux pieds nus and Very nice thing(s) collections... at half price! Sweaters, dresses, pants, tops, shoes and jewelry are also on sale, along with decorative objects. We love spending time in this boutique, finding our favorite brands (Bon baisers de paname, Suncoo, Coralie Masson, La Petite française...) and leaving with the piece we missed last season!

Midnight six brings sunshine into our lives. The clothing collections offered by Flore are colorful, whether they are plain or printed. Soft little sweaters, pretty flowery dresses, basic jeans... if there is something for everyone, there is also something for every morphology, with sizes ranging from 34 to 46. We also like the prices which are within the reach of mini budgets. But what we like most of all is Flore's advice. You don't know what to choose? You want to change your look, you are at the right address, here you will have real recommendations. You wonder why midnight six? In reference to the time of birth of her daughter.

In the city center, Bouticycle has everything that bike enthusiasts want. The store displays reference brands: Commençal, GT Bicycles, BMC, Merida and many others. This for all forms of use: road bikes, racing bikes, city bikes, mountain bikes, VTC, folding bikes, electric bikes... In addition, the company offers all the services related to the use and maintenance of these bikes: personalized adjustments of the device, workshop with or without appointment (several packages for regular maintenance), restoration of bikes, loyalty program and even a Bouti'Club children to adapt the bike to his growth. Cycling enthusiasts can also have a bike assembled à la carte.

"Specialized in game ideas for the whole family", the sign announces. For years, this small, discreet store has been offering products that are hard to find elsewhere. Whether you're an adult looking for originality or a demanding teenager, this is where you'll find the right game for every occasion. Apart from the traditional chess or puzzle games, you will find board games for all ages (from 2 years old), board games, role playing games, card games, as well as figurines and trading cards. New products are regularly added to the shelves. Novice and experienced gamers alike appreciate the expert advice provided by the Labyrinthe team.

The Center of the Games is a little hybrid place, a boutique where you can meet, conviviality and tournaments, where lovers find themselves in front of a chessboard or a game of cards, and where novices try games before buying. In winter, a whole room is made available to players, and the summer leaves the tables to enjoy the terrace. Fred welcomes you with smile and kindness. He shares his passion for gambling and, if necessary, explains the rules. All games are honored in his shop: traditional games, figurines, role plays, Magic, solitary cards… one single bemol: the old side of the storefront.

Are you looking for unique, original and colorful jewelry, straight from the hands of a local designer? Martine Puissant's workshop is full of wonders: a large choice of earrings, rings, brooches, bracelets, made of different materials, all mounted on a silver metal base. Chic and elegant jewelry, at really unbeatable prices. A great way to treat yourself at a low cost. And if you are missing a particular accessory, make an appointment with the designer, who will make it to measure for you.

On the Clermont Foot website, you will find all the information you need to support your favorite local club, as well as an online store with Clermont Foot products: shirts, polo shirts, shorts, etc. You will also find the perfect supporter's equipment: cap, scarf, hat, ball... The store also offers mugs, watches, stickers, keychains and even an umbrella to cheer the team in bad weather!

You don't always have charging cables in your trunk, nor the opportunity for a kind soul to open the hood, get out the crocodile clips and help you out or simply help you push? Are you dreading a battery breakdown on a cold day? Ville Batteries will come to your rescue! Based in Clermont-Ferrand for the past 50 years, the company offers home repair and battery recycling services. From watch batteries to car, motorcycle, truck and boat batteries, including lithium chargers, you are sure to find what you are looking for in the store. The prices are quite attractive.

The cosy ready-to-wear boutique run by Audrey and her team is a little temple of fashion for the Clermont-Ferrand women. Just a few steps from the cathedral, we come here to indulge in the latest Parisian trends, Leon and Harper, Albertine, FRNCH, Harris Wilson, Louise Misha, Nice things, Suncoo... so many evocative brands for the connoisseurs. The bobo chic spirit with romantic and refined notes reigns over the collections. Not forgetting the jewels to crunch. A large part of them is signed by designers to discover. There is no doubt that Jalouse(s) is the place to go to get your hands on the most popular pieces of the moment. A little corner of paradise!

Books are a real invitation to travel. They become even more so when they are written in a foreign language. This is what Émilie Debur and Marie Gustot propose by opening an international bookshop-cafe. From novels to plays, detective stories to poetry, the books on offer are in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian... there is something for everyone. The shelves are colourful and the atmosphere is friendly. We like to get lost in the books, to start a new journey on the spot with a tea and to finish it at home.

It's hard not to spot the large Marche du temps boutique, ideally located at the corner of Blatin and Bonnabaud streets. Refined and very feminine choices of shoes and bags adorn this vast window. As you push the door, you will discover that the boutique also offers clothing, jewelry, accessories, swimwear and lingerie. Everything is finely selected from beautiful brands, including Antik Batik, Roseanna, Valentine Gauthier, Stuart Weitzman, Gigi Clozeau, Chloé Stora, Mira Mikati and many (many!) others. Only, the price of all these wonders is equal to the ranges offered... The ideal place to crack or to dream, depending on your finances!

The Beautiful Lives is a trendy and vintage deposit-sale that feels like a big dressing. This is the creation of Sandrine Michaux, also artist. Here, point of mediocrity: articles are selected only if they are in good condition and good brands, including Sonia Rykiel, Maje, Kenzo, Sandro, etc. The vintage radius allows you to find the small room that will make the difference of your clothes. Women clothes, shoes, bags and accessories, jewelry and small gift objects… The originality of the Belles Lives is its radius dedicated to creators, artisans and artists' exhibition. In this great vacuum-dressing, hard not to find his heart.

It is difficult to define Do Nothing. The brand created by the Clermont-Ferrand label Kütü Records is a showcase for local artists. Music, silkscreen printing, photography, sewing, graphics, literature... The only difficulty is to discover when to do nothing? An imprecision that adds to the charm of the place, which offers a beautiful definition of idleness! The gallery-boutique has joined forces with ¡Viva la Pepa ¡! (Hispanic-inspired cuisine) to develop a picnic concept in the city. Mixed place: shop, picnic, gallery where culinary and artistic activities coexist, it is also sometimes possible to participate in activities, to settle inside or on the pretty terrace.

A sewing enthusiast, who's the Do it yourself? The Button House will become your favorite address. Here, sewing, patchwork and many other creative recreation are a family story. Since the 1990 s customers are welcomed and advised by Jocelyne Talamandier, before they were by his parents. Today, these are more than 15,000 proposed buttons. The choices of sons and closures are just as impressive. You will also find many ribbons, strips, fabrics. The advice is in the groceries and wishes of clients are fulfilled. Jocelyne also acts in sewing and ensures the retouching, quotations are free.

This is a multi-faceted boutique, a new HQ of the unconditionally photographed photo. Maxime Gobet, a young photographer who is passionate about the argentique, offers here photo workshops (light painting, safari konstruktor…) and temporary exhibitions in his gallery. Move to the shop to discover its selection of new silver (Lomography, Diana, Fisheye…) and its used used models (Polaroid instant, medium format, 35 mm…). Fujifilm instant equipment is also available to rent for all your events. Finally, you can also come to get the portrait of the studio in the Imaginarium.

Vélo-Cité 63 is a militant and friendly association whose goal is to develop the use of the bicycle in town. It promotes the social and environmental benefits of cycling. The association also carries out a permanent watch on the news of urban projects in favor of cyclists. Finally, it supervises the participative workshop "Vélo Boulot Dodo" in front of the CROUS of Dolet, where one comes to repair one's bike under the eye of the chief mechanic and where one can "adopt" a refurbished bike. The association also organizes bike rides.

Bensimon is not just a fashion shop, shoes and déco, it is above all a concept store, an art of living imagined by the family house since 1975. Home around the World is one of the concepts of the ensign declined in some of the forty shops of the brand. In the Clermont clermontois store on the side of Bonnabaud Street, the Bensimon universe is expressed in a collection of women's ready-to-wear, accessories, decorative objects, crockery, contemporary small furniture, colourful cushions, bags that one would like to fill in mop… and, of course, a surprising stock and all the graceful sneakers colours.

Welcome to the world of potted and decorative candles, and other capillary diffusers. All the products come from the family workshop located in Charroux, in the Allier region. The particularity of these candles: their design is as ecological and qualitative as possible. In collaboration with analysis laboratories, the wax used is recycled. Everything is handmade. The candles are RAL certified. The choices are numerous, very numerous! Sweet, woody, flowery scents, you can find a banana candle as well as a basil or jasmine candle.

JeRecycle Parc is a key player in the local and solidarity economy. The principle: to offer a new life to products. Everyone can drop off objects at the workshop where they will be repaired or diverted. Only bulky donations require prior agreement. The store offers everything: clothes, furniture, dishes, decoration, books, computer equipment and small appliances at very low prices. Ecological awareness and creative workshops are offered. The store concretizes through its team a social project of reinsertion.

In the heart of the city, behind a beautiful wooden facade, you will find the first own shop of the world-famous textile brand. The location is no coincidence, the three founders are all from the region. Push the door, you will find clothes, especially for winter sports, and accessories, as everywhere else but better. Because here, we respect the brand's fundamental values: Ride, share, protect. In concrete terms, this translates into innovative materials and real environmental involvement. In the same spirit, at the back of the shop, a Recycling Centre serves as a place to exchange and allows damaged clothes to be taken back. Avant-garde!

Located in the city centre just a stone's throw from Place de Jaude, Very Nice Things is a concept store that lives up to its name. A real Ali Baba's cave full of beautiful finds: women and little girl's clothes from the Spanish brand Nice Things Paloma S, selected for their graphic and colourful patterns, decorative objects including beautiful handmade ceramics by Myriam Ait Amar, crockery and scented candles... All the objects here have a deliciously vintage and offbeat side and are chosen with care. All the objects here have a little bit of vintage and deliciously offbeat and are chosen with care. All you need to find nice gift ideas or to treat yourself. The welcome is pleasant and efficient in a bohemian chic atmosphere.

Children's fashion is so cute... but not cheap. Faced with this situation, Sandrine Thiercelin-Durin opened Lilipuce, in the city centre on Place Saint-Pierre. The concept? Second-hand clothing, purchased from private individuals, of all brands, at derisory prices compared to that of the new product. Clothes are carefully selected according to their condition (they must be new or in very good condition) and their appearance. In other words, quality, fashion and trends are the key words of the shop. Dress, t-shirt, sweater, pants, jeans, skirt, coat, accessories... everything is there to dress children from 18 months to 12 years without breaking the bank.

This 1,200 ^m2 space houses more than 80,000 book references in a bright setting overlooking Clermont-Ferrand. From novels to comics to youth, the attentive staff will be able to advise you. You will also find everything you need in music, DVDs, as well as a well-stocked creative leisure section that organizes workshops to support its creation. Latest culture news, good classics, a haven of culture where you can take a break after the races. The place also allows you to book your show tickets.

Originally, Peekaboo is a game of peekaboo for toddlers but it sums up very well the spirit that reigns in the store. By taking advantage of the team's advice, you will find everything your children need among a selection of beautiful brands, often made in France and using noble materials. Thanks to the space dedicated to the decoration of the baby's room, you will be able to create your personalized birth list. Children can take part in free discovery workshops every Wednesday and Saturday and moms will appreciate the jewelry corner and the creations of Pluie d'Etoiles or Léa Toni. A second boutique has opened downtown, on Georges-Clemenceau street.

Don't be fooled by the narrowness of the street where the store is located: 2 Pieds 2 Mains has been a local reference for children's shoes for over twenty years! We have here a specialist in small feet, even the smallest ones, because the ranges are aimed at newborns as well as older children, the maximum size here being 41. A real paradise of originality, in contrast with the national brands. You will find amazing pieces from Cienta, Reqins... and the advice will help you make your choice. When you know how much children mistreat their shoes, a good equipment is not negligible! Playgrounds, improvised balloons are not to be ignored!

Identities highlights his concern for value for money. This jewelry shop and accessories - shelves, bags, hats, gloves, pins, etc. - dedicate its windows to the pieces of Auvergne and the creators of Auvergne and the world, including Zag, Silvereira, Nature, Franck Herwal or Fanny Fouks. But Identity's asset is the brand OIL, whose workshops are on site, and which has attracted 150 points of sale in France. Everything comes out of the ordinary, here's what it likes here. But Idendities is also the leather shop, a little lower, at 40 rue des Gras with fashionable brands like Sabrina, Htag, David Jones… and where the councils are precious, fair and always personalized.

This computer and multimedia troubleshooting service operates at home, within a 40 km radius of Clermont-Ferrand: computers, Internet connections, home cinema, printers, etc. Média Déclic can also help you install your multimedia equipment. An initial diagnosis and price evaluation are announced before the trip. The all-inclusive rates and packages indicated on the site will ensure that there are no surprises. Media Déclic also offers computer training and website creation services.

The Pochothèque has been part of the Clermont-Ferrand landscape for over 30 years! Lovers of beautiful books and old books know Dominique Volat's little store well. For the others, you will have to look for it in a small alley of the Clermont-Ferrand hillock, not far from the Place de la Victoire. Once inside the shop, you will be surrounded by thousands of books, each one more beautiful than the next. From simple historical booklets to beautiful editions, you will find everything you need to fill your library and to educate yourself on various subjects. The welcome is warm: don't hesitate to ask for advice if you have trouble finding what you want! The prices are rather affordable.

If your shelves are overflowing with books, Ambre Ponnier buys them back from you for one euro per kilo! Once sold, you'll have room to buy new books and enjoy new hours of reading. You have understood the principle: with the Bibliovore - a franchise born in Tours in 2012 - you encourage the circular economy, by buying second-hand books. The selling prices are low: three euros per book, whatever the format, small or large. All genres are on the shelves: paperback novels, children's literature, fine art or history books, comic books... Come without any specific idea and leave with a bag full of books!

This Clermont-Ferrand-based publishing house was founded in 2014 by Valentin Mathé. La Poule qui pond is specialized in children's literature, from birth to college. The collection all cardboard is thought for the toddlers. A material that allows children a first approach to the book by manipulating it. A series of documentaries, entitled "Mondes futurs", developed by the newspaper Albert, addresses current issues. La Poule qui pond also offers a syllabic collection for young readers with dyslexia or learning difficulties. This collection is now accompanied by works for teenagers and adults.

After launching her concept online, Olivia Bourg has just opened a boutique in the center of Clermont-Ferrand. A former personal shopper, fashion is her department! You can find original fashion pieces, discovered by Olivia's trained eye. Here, the clothes are out of the ordinary offered by the big chains and all this at low prices, for a real fashionista's wardrobe without breaking the bank. On top of that, Olivia will explain how to wear and match your finds! You can also find some pretty decorative pieces.

The Fustier jewellery store is located at the bottom of the rue des Gras. Here, the shop windows display prestigious brands such as Hermès, Mauboussin or Chopard... Jewellery, watches and jewellery, the house also displays its own creations. You will only be able to make a judiciously advised choice. Finally, the store also houses a repair workshop. The jewels are given a second youth and the watches of all the brands (Rolex, Piagget, Omega...) are maintained. If you are tempted by a unique piece, straight out of your imagination, the creative workshop is at your disposal to study and realize your project. A precious address... so precious.

In 1999, Max created his jewelry shop on the rue des Gras in the heart of the city. Max smiles with the jewels and carefully selects the stones reported from all over the world. He manufactures small jewelry as well as exceptional jewelry. In his shop shop, you'll have the chance to see Max create all sorts of diamond-based jewelry, rubies, sappirs, emerald etc. The shapes appear between his fingers. The creator also proposes to repair or transform your jewelry and modernize them. From a point of eccentricity to a more classical design, a pair of earrings to a knighthood, everyone finds their account there.