: Another significant military and geological site in the vicinity that overlooks the Limagne fault. The Role of "La Montagne"

Issoire is ideally situated 25 minutes south of Clermont-Ferrand, at the confluence of the Allier and Couze Pavin rivers.

In the context of Issoire, La Montagne most frequently refers to the .

: The Saint-Austremoine Abbey , a 12th-century masterpiece, is the largest Romanesque church in Auvergne, measuring 65 meters in length.

Issoire is a frequent host for major French sporting events:

: The local club, US Issoire , achieved significant success in 2019, winning a French national title and moving into the Fédérale 1 division.