The parc is nice with lots of 3D and dynamic activities, BUT I was hoping for more information on the actual volcanoes in Auvergne. There is 1 rather tatty display. I wanted to know how tall the volcanoes were, who lived in the area then and now, how it shapes the local agriculture, etc. This parc could be set anywhere else (like nearby a town with actual lodging and public transportation) and you wouldn't see the difference.

Very interesting and instructive park, the kids loved the roller coaster but also all the 2, 3 and 4D movies. Too bad some shows were not opened yet due to French holidays not having started yet.

Very informative and interesting place to learn about the earth's surface, space, volcanoes and a whole lot more. There were shows, rides, mini movies, play areas for smalln children etc

A pretty good family day out. You can't go out in France and expect things to not be in French, so plan for that if you don't speak French. There is an audio guide available in other languages but didn't see a lot of the numbers about, it does click in automatically on some displays but doesn't cover the shows (which are all in french, despite some indicating they are french only). Once the language stuff is out the way it's a really interesting place, covers some geology, palentology, astronomy, marine and a bit of local history - plus rides and attractions loosely themed around things people believed in before science explained volcanos and other natural phenomenon. There's a lot of reading and learning content which with my children was hard to get time to cover as there's many more exciting things to do, the shows are great - some are more interactive and fun than others, spelling Icelandic volcanoes was tough but the science demos were great. Well worth a visit if you're in the area and the planetarium (biggest in France apparently) is mind-blowing so prioritise some shows there!

A bit of a confusing experience, expected more. Things I liked: free parking / many activities / lots of staff. Things I didn't like: Everything is in French & French only. The signs, the explination, the instructions in person or in one of the many movies/theatres. I know you can ask an audio guide (which we did) but then it's difficult to know when to start the audio (I was 2mins out of sync in the big theatre. In the "Terre en colère" it is a great idea to have interaction with the dynamic quiz, but again, all in French & French only. Just adding English subtitles on the screens would make a huge improvement. (And I am not British but English seems like a logical choice to be as universal as possible) What I really didn't like: * the limitations for little kids. I know they pay less, but it feels like it doesn't make sense. They can go on rollercoasters from 1,00m height (in other parks I mean of course) but they cannot join you on a vibrating platform that hardly moves. For the "Réveil des géants d’Auvergne" it advertises as a minimum height of 90cm, but when we arrived at the queuing line there was a sign that stated minimum height of 110cm? (after being denied the entrance before at another dynamic animation we didn't care to queue anymore for this and just left). * the online ticket booking: when you visit the website in French you can find combo tickets, promotional packages, ... But when you choose the English version you only get the default ticket options, no price reduction for families or couples like on the French version. So I tried to book via the French version with browser translation, all good until prices suddenly change during the booking process? Ticket adult changed from 27,5€ to 31€, Ticket "enfant" ticket changed form 22,5€ to 26€, the Bambini changed form 7€ to 8€ ?? How and why? My thoughts on this park? If you are French speaking and are more than 110 or 120cm and you like Vulcanoes, then please visit, it will be fun and interesting. Otherwise, I will not advertise this park as a must do at all. From my experience, this was way to expensive for what we got.

The museum has a very interesting and modern architectural concept, with three levels of underground experiences. However, it’s unclear whether it’s meant to be a science museum or an amusement park. As an amusement park, the attractions are quite underwhelming, most of them involve simply watching a screen. It’s also not easy to enjoy if you don’t speak French. Everything only in french. They only give you an audio guide, which is not convenient. The idea of the place is great, but the way it’s done could be much better.

Posting as someone who doesn't understand french. We used the English audio guides as we did for many other french museums. The audio guide was inadequate for the full experience. (1) Many experiences in the park involve live actors or narrators. That's not something that the audio guide could help. (2) some exhibits simply don't have a number for the audio guide. (3) not all shows or movies have translation in the audio guide. Some do. However, the volume of the audio guide is low. So, when there's french in the background, all four of us could not really hear the English. If this is a quiet museum, it might be fine. But with the setting, it didn't work. So, if you don't understand french, don't count on the audio guide.

(Translated by Google) I watched Noisette! 🐿️🌏It was very well done, with a lot of dynamism and impressive visual effects. Children can easily learn about the planets. A great way to discover the universe in a fun way!🪐 (Original) J’ai regardé Noisette ! 🐿️🌏C’était très bien fait, avec beaucoup de dynamisme et d’effets visuels impressionnants. Les enfants peuvent apprendre facilement des choses sur les planètes. Une excellente façon de découvrir l’univers de manière ludique !🪐

(Translated by Google) Superb experience but I hope for sessions without screaming or crying children....because we don't take full advantage of the experience (Original) Superbe expérience mais j espere des séances sans enfants qui hurlent qui pleurent....car on ne profite pas en totalité de l expérience

(Translated by Google) Magnificent immersion, comfortable seats, bravo for this new "attraction". On the other hand, 3 stars, because on busy days it is impossible to see several films. Only one successful screening to have in a day. (Original) Immersion magnifique, siège confortable, bravo pour cette nouvelle « attraction ». Par contre 3 étoiles, car lors de journée de fortes affluences impossible de faire plusieurs films. Une seule séance réussie à avoir sur une journée.

(Translated by Google) I find it a shame that the images of the planets 🪐 and the ISS station are in 3D images that are poorly reproduced with today's technology... (Original) Je trouve dommage que les images des planètes 🪐 et de la station ISS soit en images 3D mal reproduit avec la technologie d’aujourd’hui…

(Translated by Google) Super good, go see it, it's worth it, on the same principle as Futuroscope (Original) Surper bien allez le voir ça vos le coup ,dans le même principe que le futuroscope

(Translated by Google) Great experience but 3D a little outdated. (Original) Belle expérience mais 3D un peu vieillotte.

(Translated by Google) Amazing super beautiful (Original) Incroyable super magnifique

(Translated by Google) Superb hike, encounter with sheep in the country. Allow 2 good hours of hiking. Easy access parking for cars. (Original) Superbe randonnée, rencontre avec les moutons sur le pays. Compter 2 bonne heure de randonnée. Parking facile d'accès pour les voitures.

(Translated by Google) Very nice hike with children (Original) Très belle randonnée avec les enfants

(Translated by Google) Nice walk up. At the top you have a good view of the Puy de Dome, Vulcania and the other mountain peaks. (Original) Mooie wandeling naar boven. Op de top heb je een goed uitzicht op de Puy de Dome, Vulcania en de andere bergtoppen.

(Translated by Google) Great hike for an average level, lots of very cool views. (Original) Super rando pour un niveau moyen, plein de vue très cool.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place with an accessible walk for all types of families. A very beautiful panorama. (Original) Très bel endroit avec une balade accessible pour tout type de famille. Un très beau panorama.

(Translated by Google) Great hike, we took the non-touristy trails. The view is worth the climb! Normally there are sheep roaming freely on the hike but there weren't any here. (Original) Super rando, on a pris les chemins non touristique. La vue vaut la montée! Normalement il y a des moutons en liberté dans la rando mais là il n’y en avait pas.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, not too difficult walk with beautiful views. Advice: walk clockwise (follow the blue PR signs from the path near the entrance to the car park). This way you avoid the steeper climb via the counterclockwise route. (Original) Mooie, niet te moeilijke wandeling met prachtige uitzichten. Advies: rechtsom lopen ( volg de blauwe PR bordjes vanaf het pad vlak bij de ingang van het parkeerterrein). Zo vermijd je de steilere klim via de route linksom.

Good vulcano

(Translated by Google) The Puy du Côme crater is no longer accessible to preserve it, but also to return it to nature and animals. Great initiative! You can still go around it, passing through a magnificent, calm and soothing forest. If you want a viewpoint, the surrounding peaks make it easy to do so. (Original) Le cratère du Puy du Côme n'est plus accessible pour le préserver, mais aussi pour le rendre à la nature et aux animaux. Belle initiative ! On peut malgré tout en faire le tour en passant par une magnifique forêt calme et apaisante. Si on souhaite un point de vu, les sommets alentour permettent de le faire facilement.

(Translated by Google) Did it today with two children (3 and 5 years old). The tour was good, but there wasn't much interesting to see, which is a shame because we're in the cool of the forest. On the other hand, the parking lot was super clean with toilets available, which was great. (Original) Fait ce jour avec deux enfants (3 et 5 ans ) , le tour se fait bien mais effectivement pas grand chose d'intéressant à voir dommage on est au frais en forêt quoi.. Par contre parking super propre avec toilettes à dispo pour le coup c'est top

(Translated by Google) Probably one of the most beautiful puys in Auvergne. The ascent is sporty but pleasant in the undergrowth except the final part. Magnificent viewpoint. In addition, since today the volcanoes of Auvergne have been classified as UNESCO world heritage sites.😉 (Original) Probablement l'un des plus beau puy d'Auvergne. L'ascension est sportive mais agréable en sous-bois sauf la partie finale. Point de vue magnifique. En plus, depuis aujourd'hui les volcans d'Auvergne sont classés au titre du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.😉

(Translated by Google) Great hike to do of 10 km if you pass by the Puy de Fillu and Puy de Balmet (Original) Grande randonnée à faire de 10 km si vous passer par le puy de fillu et puy de balmet

(Translated by Google) Super Puy. A great view in the morning. An hour or so to be at the top, taking it easy. I took the path where I put the marker there is a forest road opposite to park. Once at the top for me there was a sign prohibiting sheep and shepherd accompanied by dogs, results I still went up without anyone and a huge view. Happy hiking 🤟 (Original) Super Puy. Une vue au top le matin . Une petite heure pour être en haut en y allant tranquille. J'ai pris le chemin ou j'ai mis le repère il y a un chemin forestier en face pour se garer. Une fois en haut pour moi il y avait un panneau d'interdiction pour les moutons et Berger accompagné de chiens, résultats je suis monter quand même RAS personne et une énorme vue. Bonne Rando 🤟

(Translated by Google) Splendid ! Not an easy route but the finish is magnificent. The descent was more complicated, but what joy! (Original) Splendide ! Un parcours pas facile mais l'arrivée est magnifique. La descente fut plus compliqué, mais quel bonheur !

(Translated by Google) Nice brewery in Vulcania, with panoramic views of the park and the geyser. Semi-gastronomic, this restaurant offers generous and beautifully presented regional dishes. However, I would like to put a downside on the flavors and the balance of the dishes: in the lentil starter, the curry crumble is very acrid, which spoils the whole salad. In the one with the salmon tartlet, the salmon cream is very heavy. The sausage and truffade is relatively simple in taste. The poultry supreme was a little dry. The blueberry verrine, for dessert, is light but the biscuits are really too hard, even for good teeth! In itself, the dishes offered are good and beautiful, but could be improved. In any case, the staff are adorable and professional, it's great. I therefore recommend, even with these small inconveniences! (Original) Brasserie sympa au sein de Vulcania, avec vue panoramique sur le parc et le geyser. Semi-gastronomique, ce restaurant offre des plats régionaux généreux et joliment présentés. Je mets toutefois un bémol sur les saveurs et l'équilibre des plats : dans l'entrée de lentilles, le crumble de curry est très acre, ce qui gâche l'ensemble de la salade. Dans celui avec la tartelette de saumon, la crème de saumon est très lourde. La saucisse et la truffade est relativement simple en goût. Le suprême de volaille était un peu sec. La verrine de myrtilles, concernant le dessert, est légère mais les biscuits sont vraiment trop durs, même pour des bonnes dents ! En soi, les plats proposés sont bons et beaux, mais perfectibles. En tout cas, le personnel est adorable et professionnel, c'est super. Je conseille donc, même avec ces petits désagréments !

(Translated by Google) Hats off to an amusement park restaurant! Places are limited, to better serve you: here the dishes honor Auvergne and are inspired by the volcanic theme and despite the crowds the staff knows how to keep a smile. (Original) Chapeau pour un restaurant de parc d'attraction ! Les places sont limitées, c'est pour mieux vous servir : ici même les plats font honneur a l'Auvergne et s'inspirent du thème volcanique et malgré la foule le personnel sait garder le sourire.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful presentation on the plates, decent meal. I think that in terms of cooking they are up to par. One of the waitresses was very smiling and pleasant, however another waitress was not very friendly, reflections of all kinds, she does not know what we have on the plates, I think she is not made for this job... (Original) Belle présentation dans les assiettes, repas correct. Je pense qu'au niveau de la cuisine ils sont à la hauteur. Une des serveuses très souriante et agréable, en revanche une autre serveuse n'était pas très sympathique, réflexion en tout genre, elle ne connait pas ce qu'on a dans les assiettes, je pense qu'elle n'est pas faite pour ce métier...

(Translated by Google) I adore ! Take the truffade, it’s super good!! (Original) J'adore ! Prenez la truffade elle est super bonne !!

(Translated by Google) Table service, good meal. (Original) Service à table, bon repas.

(Translated by Google) For an amusement park restaurant, I say great. You have to reserve limited places but the setting is great. It's a nice break between activities. and it’s delicious and homemade. Good value for money. (Original) Pour un resto de parc d attraction, moi je dis top. Faut réserver places limitées mais le cadre est super. Ca fais une belle pause entre les animations. et c est délicieux et fait maison. Bon rapport qualité/prix.

(Translated by Google) Great service. Pleasant and caring. Very professional. We enjoyed the entire meal. Well done to the chef. Threesome meal. Starter main course dessert more than correct for the price. Superb view we highly recommend (Original) Super service. Agréable et au petit soin. Très professionnel. Nous avons apprécié le repas en totalité. Bravo au chef. Repas trio. Entrée plat dessert plusque correcte pour le prix. Superbe vue nous recommandons vivement

Good food in nice atmosphere. Large choice of wine and cheese.

Simple and very well done French cuisine

Loved it!

Extra

(Translated by Google) I returned at the first opportunity to see if the tasting success of the first quick visit was just a coincidence... I had dinner using all the time at my disposal to undertake an exceptional sensorial journey. The perfect staff on every occasion explains the dishes and the chef comes to the diners to check if they liked what he created in the kitchen. A very classy restaurant that is also within everyone's reach! I chose a menu with a starter, a dish, cheese and dessert. The quantity per single dish, although apparently not abundant, at the end of the dinner of about 1 and a half hours is the right amount to feel satisfied. A sensational journey into taste. (Original) Sono tornato alla prima occasione proprio per vedere se il successo degustativo della prima capatina veloce era solo un caso... Ho cenato usando tutto il tempo a mia disposizione per affrontare un viaggio sensoriale eccezionale. Il personale perfetto in ogni occasione cbe spiega i piatti e lo chef che viene presso i commensali per verificare se quello che ha creato nella cucina è piaciuto. Un ristorante di gran classe che è anche alla portata di tutti! Ho scelto un menù cob un antipasto, un piatto, formaggio e dolce. Il quantitativo per singolo piatto, anche se all'apparenza sembra nn abbondante, a fine della cena di circa 1h e mezza è quello giusto per sentirsi sfamati. Un viaggio sensazionale nel gusto.

(Translated by Google) Just magnificent! From the region and yet I didn't know it and now the restaurant, open since 87, will close at the end of October, for lack of a buyer for the moment. Gourmet restaurant for a reasonable price. Well-crafted and delicious dishes. The arrival of the chef at the end of service and very appreciated. It's a small gesture but it changes everything. (Original) Juste magnifique ! De la région et pourtant je ne connaissais pas et maintenant le restaurant ouvert depuis 87 va fermé fin octobre, faute de repreneur pour le moment. Restaurant gastronomique pour un prix raisonnable. Des assiettes travaillés et délicieuse. La venu du chef en fin de service et très apprécié. C'est un geste de rien mais qui change tout.

(Translated by Google) Everything is delicious, from the appetizer to the coffee! The staff is friendly and very helpful and the chef came to greet us after our first dish, he is a lovely man and an outstanding chef! We come there regularly for family meals and we will continue to come there 😊😋 (Original) Tout est délicieux, de l'apéritif au café! Le.personnel est gentil et très serviable et le chef est venu nous saluer après notre premier plat, c'est un homme adorable et un chef hors pair! Nous y venons régulièrement en repas de famille et on continuera à y venir 😊😋

The train tour is really great, but the audio guides malfunctioned a couple of times during our tour, which made understanding what was going on pretty difficult. The place gets a lot more people than it can handle and it can be pretty crowded on the non-organized parts (restaurant, toilets...). Absolutely worth a visit anyway, it's actually cooler than what the promotional material shows!

Very nice visit for our 6 and 8 year old kids, the train guide/chauffeur was so knowledgeable and had guides specifically for kids. The 2 short 4D movies were pretty cool! :) The personnel was very kind.

Very nice museum, the guided tour (on foot) was really fun. Clear explanation, amusing guide. The 4d movie and train where a pleasant surprise.

A great experience all round, the train trip around the open volcano was very interesting. The journey on the volcan express and the film with the 4 D was brilliant. Excellent value for money.

Great guided tour (multilingual) inside the craters, the stone sorting machine, the mine ect... Outdoor soft play area for the kids, self serving restaurant on site. Lots to see and to learn. Bring a bag as you are allowed to take volcanic rocks of all size and shape. Tip: they are great natural essential diffusers

They didn't have the train tour at the moment so we have done the audio guided tour by foot which took 2h and half, it's really nice and worth visiting it. They also have 2, 4D experiences at the end.

Unique experience. We visited the volcano by foot. Guide was French speaking but audio guides are available in lots of other languages. Museum and virtual experience are also included. Definitely worth the money.

Lovely walk up to the top. About an hour return. Relatively easy for adults and kids. Very windy at the top be careful.

This is great hike up to the crater of the volcano. A 2 hour round hike up through woods which is cool in the summer

We did not locate Puy Pariou easily. No visible sign boards to guide you to Parking des Goules for the hike up. The linked directions send you on a road around its base:-( Once we stumbled on the parking it was a great hike up through the forest to the peak, down into the crater & back up again. We then descended via wooden walkway . I would recommend that you wear good comfy boots or similar, backpack with some basic supplies as it is not commercialized at all :-) Parking space allows you to picnic at your leisure 🍽🍶 - rubbish bins supplied!

A little crowded during weekend and holidays when it's sunny but you can easily understand why when you're are up there :)

Pleasant walk up through the woods and steps on the way down. Easy and beautiful.

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(Translated by Google) A very beautiful circular puy. I recommend climbing the central path directly to the summit from the road. The climb is through the forest and then you discover the crater upon arrival. Then you go along it on the left and you can go down the stairs with a superb view of the Puy de Dôme opposite! (Original) Très beau puy circulaire. Je recommande de monter par le chemin central montant directement vers le sommet depuis la route. La montée se fait dans la forêt puis on découvre le cratère à l’arrivée. Puis on le longe par la gauche et on peut ainsi descendre les escaliers avec une superbe vue en face sur le puy de Dôme !

(Translated by Google) Beautiful hike! In the wake of Puy de jume! Accessible to all with a minimum of physical conditions. Very beautiful view of the Puy chain at the top. Several circuits possible, more or less long. We'll be amazed 👌 (Original) Belle randonnée ! Dans la foulée du Puy de jume! Accessible à tous avec un minimum de conditions physiques. De très beau point de vue de la chaîne des Puy au sommet. Plusieurs circuit possible plus ou moins long. On en prend plein les yeux👌

(Translated by Google) Magnificent places with a beautiful panoramic view of the volcanoes. And we can make puy in one. You need this station at the Puy de Jumes car park. (Original) Magnifique lieux avec un beau panoramique des volcans. Et on peu faire de puy en un. Il faut ce gare au parking du puy de Jumes.

(Translated by Google) Nice walk. To do at the same time as Puy de Jume!!! (Original) Belle balade. A faire en même temps que le Puy de Jume !!!

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful view of the Puys chain, very nice walk in the forest to get there. (Original) Très belle vue sur la chaine des puys, balade en forêt très sympa pour y accéder.

(Translated by Google) A nice walk just a big climb otherwise very accessible (Original) À faire jolie balade juste une grosse montée sinon très accessible

Very nice people and good service. Is that pizza though?

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant and welcoming staff. Very pretty Christmas decoration 🎄. Hamburger 🍔 well stocked with quality products. The truffade is very good accompanied by a freshly cut country ham and a freshly squeezed salad. Working in a hotel school I enjoyed this hearty dinner. The soft caramel served hot is very good. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. (Original) Personnel très agréable et accueillant. Très jolie décoration de Noël 🎄. Hamburger 🍔 bien garnis avec des produits de qualité. La truffade est très bonne accompagnée d un jambon de pays fraîchement coupé ainsi que d'une salade fraîchement essorée. Travaillant dans un lycée hôtelier j'ai apprécié ce dîner copieux. Le moelleux caramel servi chaud est très bon. JE RECOMMANDE FORTEMENT .

(Translated by Google) While passing through the area, we were looking for a place for dinner on a Sunday evening—no easy feat. After some research, we discovered this pizzeria was open. We enjoyed an excellent pizza made with regional products, a very tasty and hearty pizza. All this with excellent service and good value for money. We highly recommend it. (Original) De passage dans la région, nous recherchions un endroit pour dîner un dimanche soir, challenge pas facile. Après recherche, nous découvrons cette pizzeria ouverte. Nous y avons dégusté une excellente pizza avec des produits régionaux, pizza très gustative et copieuse. Le tout avec un excellent service et un bon rapport qualité-prix. Nous recommandons vivement.

(Translated by Google) After a day spent in Vulcania, we stopped at this pizzeria with very friendly staff (and customers as well). For my part, I had a pizza with duck breast and Auvergne cheese, a curiosity to try once, for those who are really hungry 😉, the other people at the table had hamburgers, but you will also find salads on the menu, there is something for everyone 😊 (Original) Après une journée passée à Vulcania, nous nous sommes arrêtés dans cette pizzeria au personnel fort sympathique ( et clientèle également). Pour ma part, j'ai pris une pizza avec du magret de canard et un fromage auvergnat, une curiosité à essayer une fois, pour les grosses faims 😉, les autres personnes de la table ont pris des hamburgers, mais vous trouverez aussi des salades au menu, il y en a pour tous les goût 😊

(Translated by Google) A dismal meal ruined by the presence of a colony of flies, without the owners being bothered. We thought the nightmare kitchen show was fake, but reality surpasses fiction in this case. Avoid this restaurant. You don't just become a restaurateur, you don't play with people's health. Change your career!!! (Original) Lamentable, un repas gâché par la présence d'une colonie de mouches sans que cela émeuve les propriétaires Nous pensions que l'émission cauchemar en cuisine était truquée, mais la réalité dépasse la fiction dans le cas présent Restaurant à fuir . On ne s'improvise pas restaurateur, on ne joue pas avec la santé des gens Changez de métier !!!!

(Translated by Google) Small pizeria in the village. The staff is friendly, we were served quickly, but the pizzas were dry and tasteless. (Original) Petite pizerria du village. Le personnel est sympathique, on a été servi rapidement mais les pizzas étaient sèches et sans goût.

(Translated by Google) Very friendly family restaurant with attentive service! The pizza and salads were good! (Original) Restaurant familial très sympathique avec un service aux petits soins! La pizza et les salades étaient bonnes!