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Saint-Chély-d'Apcher

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Saint-Chély-d'Apcher, lozerian town of about 4,800 inhabitants, is a town located in the former province of Gevaudan, between the Monts de la Margeride in the East and the Monts de l'Aubrac in the West, a hilly and covered area of wood and heathland, marked by granite. Its altitude is 1000 m. Open door to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Occitanie regions, it is located at the crossroads between the departments of Cantal, Haute-Loire and Aveyron.

The municipality extends over 286 hectares on either side of the A75 motorway, a road axis representing one of the pillars of the growth of Saint-Chély-d'Apcher, with the installation, more than a century ago, of the factory today ArcelorMittal.

Former stronghold of the barony of Apcher, the city was the seat of a major battle during the famous Hundred Years War. Besieged by the English in 1363, Saint-Chély-d'Apcher preserved from this time its gentile. Today, this city of Lozère is especially appreciated for its calm, as well as for its interesting cultural heritage.

In addition to some monuments with typical architecture of this part of Occitania, we discover during a stay at Saint-Chély-d'Apcher, many sports and cultural facilities that provide an excellent living environment for residents and a most attractive environment for the tourists.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Chély-d'Apcher
Postcode48200
Latitude44.8017260 (N 44° 48’ 6”)
Longitude3.2752270 (E 3° 16’ 31”)
AltitudeFrom 935m to 1126m
Surface area28.26 km²
Population4814 inhabitants
Density170 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMende (45 km, 46 min)
Insee code48140
IntercommunalityCC des Terres d'Apcher-Margeride-Aubrac
DepartmentLozère
TerritoriesLanguedoc-Roussillon, Massif Central
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Les Bessons5.6 km (11 min)
Rimeize6.7 km (9 min)
Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux7.6 km (12 min)
Prunières7.9 km (16 min)
La Fage-Saint-Julien8.3 km (11 min)
Les Monts-Verts9.7 km (14 min)
Peyre en Aubrac9.7 km (12 min)
Le Malzieu-Ville9.8 km (12 min)
La Garde10.3 km (11 min)
Termes10.4 km (13 min)
Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole11.9 km (14 min)
Albaret-Sainte-Marie12.2 km (15 min)
Blavignac12.6 km (17 min)
Saint-Léger-du-Malzieu13.9 km (20 min)

Things to see and do

Many heritage sites are to discover at Saint-Chély-d'Apcher: the cross of the English, the donjon, the church, the town hall, the fountain of Asniers, the market square...

The museum of metallurgy tells the story of the factory and allows you to immerse yourself in the world of metallurgy. The old steelworkers accompany you throughout the visit, to share their passion, but especially all the stories accumulated during their years of work.

The town has many marked hiking trails to discover the lush nature of the surroundings. Fishing, trail, horse riding or mountain biking are also on the agenda of your holidays.

Places of interest

Information points
Transport

Events and festivities

The market is held every Thursday morning.

At the beginning of August, Saint-Chély-d'Apcher celebrates its votive festival with many animations of all kinds.

The fair at La Bonne Bouffe is also organized in the first half of August.

At the end of the year, the city offers a lively Christmas market.

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Saint-Chély-d'Apcher
Saint-Chély-d'Apcher
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 15°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Visit Benoit the artisan's cutlery workshop
Arts and CraftsFreeLaguiole (36 km)
Maiden flight above the Cantal mountains
Sports sensations50 € to 350 € Coltines (38 km)
Caving for all levels
Sports sensations35 € La Canourgue (41 km)
Horseback riding at the Col de la Modele
Nature and the great outdoors40 € to 75 € Albepierre-Bredons (47 km)
Introduction to stone cutting
Arts and Crafts55 € to 140 € Saint-Martin-de-Lenne (48 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Chemin des burons at the bagpipe museum
HikeEasy2:15Cantoin (37 km)
Chapel of Sévérac from La Peyrade
HikeIntermediate4:15Cantoin (37 km)
Brieu beach from Cantoin
HikeIntermediate4:20Cantoin (37 km)
Garou Trail - PR 655
HikeEasy1:30Cayres (43 km)
Volcano Circuit in Freedom - Lake Bouchet
HikeEasy2:00Cayres (43 km)

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