Clermont-Ferrand is a quiet mountain city surrounded by mountains. The Dom Volcano Forest Park on the west side of Clermont-Ferrand is the envy of all French cities. Clermont-Ferran is one of the most important cities on the central French plateau, and the only one that has developed almost entirely by its own strength (the other two, Limoges and Saint-Etienne, are relatively deviated from the core of the central plateau, So much for the outside world), it has been well established in science, culture, economy and sports. Michelin, the headquarters of the world's top 500 companies, is also a resounding business card for the city.