Although the Limagne Fault initially created a natural boundary between the town and the countryside, the effect of this barrier diminished over time due to changing activities and movement of people and goods.

In the 19th century, villages existed as independent entities, with a concentric arrangement.

The collective animals of each village grazed on the nearby land, and the volcanoes were almost completely deforested at that time.

The development of industry in Clermont-Ferrand led to increased urbanisation. The construction of new roads and the ability to keep the cols clear of snow facilitated movement between the plain and the plateau.

Today, the inhabitants live in a highly interconnected region.