Low-emission zone of Clermont-Ferrand
The central French city of Clermont-Ferrand has introduced a low-emission zone as of 1 July 2023. Within this zone, an emissions sticker is required for trucks and light commercial vehicles. The rules do not apply to passenger transport. The zone is also referred to as the low-emission zone of the Clermont-Auvergne Métropole, the larger urban area surrounding Clermont-Ferrand. Are you visiting other places in France besides Clermont-Ferrand? Then check out our list of all French low-emission zones.
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Map of the low-emission zone of Clermont-Ferrand
Initially, Clermont-Ferrand had a smaller low-emission zone limited to the city center, but as of March 15, 2025, the zone has been expanded to cover the entire metropolitan area. It is marked in orange on the map above. This includes 21 municipalities. In addition to Clermont-Ferrand itself, these are:
Aubière, Aulnat, Beaumont, Blanzat, Cébazat, Ceyrat, Chamalières, Châteaugay, Clermont-Ferrand, Cournon-d’Auvergne, Durtol, Gerzat, Le Cendre, Lempdes, Nohanent, Orcines, Pérignat-lès-Sarliève, Pont-du-Château, Romagnat, Royat and Saint-Genès-Champanelle.
There are a number of major roads where an emissions sticker is not required. First, these include the highways: the A71, the A75, the A89, and the connecting A711. These are marked on the map with red lines. An emissions sticker is also not required on the D2089, which is marked with a blue line.
Parking Outside the Low-Emission Zone
All park-and-ride sites (in French, parc relais) in Clermont-Ferrand are located within the low-emission zone. This makes it difficult to park outside the low-emission zone and continue your journey by public transportation. Since the rules apply only to freight transport, this is hardly a problem in practice.
Which emissions sticker in Clermont-Ferrand?
All colors of the French emissions sticker are permitted in the Clermont-Ferrand low-emission zone. Only older vehicles that do not qualify are subject to a fine. As a general rule, the following vehicles are not allowed to enter the zone:
- Light commercial vehicles manufactured before 1 October 1997.
- Trucks manufactured before 1 October 2001.
It is important to note that the rules apply only to trucks (N2 and N3) and light commercial vehicles (N1). The rules do not apply to passenger traffic. Therefore, you may drive a passenger car, a passenger bus, a motorcycle, or a motorhome within the low-emission zone without any issues.
Other low-emission zones nearby
If you are visiting the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, keep in mind that an emissions sticker is also mandatory in Lyon and in Saint-Étienne. These cities are 180 and 150 kilometers further east from Clermont-Ferrand. Much further away, that is 280 kilometers to the northeast, there is another low-emission zone in Dijon.
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What is there to see and do in Clermont-Ferrand?
Place de Jaude in Clermont-Ferrand, photo by Eazyzzz (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Clermont-Ferrand is the capital of the Puy-de-Dôme department and a popular destination for tourists vacationing in the historic region of Auvergne. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Assomption is one of the eye-catchers. The Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port is a smaller and older but arguably a more beautiful church. Equally interesting is L’Aventure Michelin, a large museum about the tire manufacturer Michelin that has its origins in Clermont-Ferrand. West of the city you can find the Chaîne des Puys. This is a part of the Massif Central with over 60 volcanoes. The area has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2018.