Saint-Flour

Saint-Flour

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TownSaint-FlourSaint-Georges at 3.5 km (5 min)
Insee code15187Andelat at 5.4 km (10 min)
Postcode15100Coren at 5.9 km (7 min)
Latitude45.0330260Villedieu at 6.1 km (9 min)
Longitude3.0948620Roffiac at 6.3 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 757 to 1040 metersTiviers at 7.2 km (8 min)
Surface27.14 km²Mentières at 7.3 km (8 min)
Population6637 inhabitantsLes Ternes at 9.6 km (12 min)
Density269 inhabitants/km²Anglards-de-Saint-Flour at 10.7 km (9 min)
National labelsTanavelle at 11.6 km (15 min)
Chief townAurillac (at 73 km, 75 min)Alleuze at 11.9 km (15 min)
DepartmentCantalMontchamp at 12.2 km (13 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

The name comes from Saint Saint-Flour Florus. Legend that this man would put his hand on the volcanic rock and is open to him to pass to enter the heart of the city. This path is accessible from the street Frauze and path of the Goats (322 steps!).

Gastronomic specialties no shortage of cheese (Cantal, St Nectaire, Blue, Salers, Fourme d'Ambert), the Auvergne stew (potatoes, carrots, pork), bacon (pork very tender).


SIGHTSEEING
  • Old Saint-Flour.
  • The Cathedral.
  • The consular house.
  • The museum Alfred Douët.
  • The Museum of the High Auvergne.
  • The Pompidou monument in honor of former President of the French Republic.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Royeres,   Train station of Saint-Flour-Chaudes-Aigues
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Flour
Leisure centresMuseum Alfred-Douët,   Museum of La Haute-Auvergne
MonumentsCathedral Saint-Pierre,   Church Saint-Vincent

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The flower markets, flea markets (Saturday morning).
  • The Fair June 2: full of craftspeople from all over France who come to sell their products throughout the city (from 9h to 19h).
  • La festa del pais (country festival in dialect) in early August, bringing together artisans, farmers, cultural heritage of the city with dances, songs ...

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The viaduct Garabit.

PHOTOS
The lower city
 
Virtual Ander
Saint-Flour on its platform
 
In the Cathedral, the Black Christ of the 13th century
The golden reliquary of Saint Flour
 
Gate Thuile
Statue of Camille Gandilhon poet Arverne
 
A fountain Place into the Hall
In the streets of the old Saint-Flour
 
The Hand of Saint-Flour - Passage in the rock
Cathedral
 
Stained glass windows of the cathedral Saint-Pierre
Details consular home
 
courtyard of the house Consular
Court interior Consular home
 
overview ramparts
Old Bridge
 
The windows of the collegiate
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Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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Wednesday 6 June
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RESTAURANTS 
Le bout du monde
Saint-Flour
'hôtel restaurant le bout du monde est situé a 10 minutes de saint-flour dans le cantal. Blotti dans une petite vallée au bord d'une rivière a truites. Les amateurs de pêche de mature...
Located in Saint-FlourFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
La barajade  
Joursac
Old farm in the early 19th century, completely restored in 2000. Located 1120 m above sea level, views of the volcanoes (Puy Mary, Plomb du Cantal), in a hamlet Cézalier authentic,...
Located 17.2 km from Saint-Flour56 € the double room 
Château de Lescure  
Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux
Haute Epoque Tower, one of the oldest cottages in Auvergne and starting point for hiking.
Located 26 km from Saint-Flour90 € the double room 
Chez les bougnats    
10
Saint-Cirgues
Welcome Chez les Bougnats in Haute-Loire in the south of Auvergne and its “Gorges de l'Allier”. Auvergne is a place favourable with relaxation, hiking and horse hiking... (that we organize...
Located 27 km from Saint-Flour52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite du Puech
Faverolles
We have recently renovated this old barn in volcanic rocks, with ecological materials, respect the environment: home, to large volumes, is sound: ideal for people with asthma or allergies....
Located 15.1 km from Saint-FlourFrom 450 € to 850 € per week 
Location vacances au coeur de la lozère
Saint-Léger-du-Malzieu
Spend your holiday in the heart of margeride. In a warm cottage. With family or. friends, nature and landscapes you will be different. Fill... For more information please visit. www.location-site...
Located 23 km from Saint-FlourFrom 260 € to 400 € per week 
Gites de montagne fortunies1864
Dienne
It is a renovated farmhouse in the highlands of Cantal, in Fortune. 2 Bed, 4 to 20 people. We welcome you in two independent cottages, set in thick walls of this old farmhouse built...
Located 25 km from Saint-FlourFrom 1600 € to 2400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
La Source 
Faverolles
Small coutry side camping, Lovely view, quiet, 1.2.miles from the Garabit viaduct. Modern and clean sanitary room.
Located 10.1 km from Saint-Flour10 € per day 
Camping Flower Le Belvedere    
8.4
Neuvéglise
Christelle and Ludovic Chesneau are very delighted to welcome you in a natural and appeasing place, situated in the gorges de la truyere. Bruno will charm everyone of you with his fantastic...
Located 17 km from Saint-FlourFrom 16.50 € to 27.50 € per day 
La Croix Des Anglais    
9.6
Saint-Chély-d'Apcher
The Camping de St Chely d? Apcher an area of 20,000 m² offers all the advantages of proximity? A city in the country in a typical and bucolic. The starting point of many walking, cycling,...
Located 28 km from Saint-Flour12 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Grand Hotel De L'europe     
7.2
Saint-Flour
Located in the heart of Saint-Flour, Logis Hotel de l'Europe offers a warm welcome in a privileged location, close to the pedestrian streets. Hotel de l'Europe features 44 comfortable...
Located in Saint-FlourRoom from 52 €
Grand Hotel L'Etape     
7.4
Saint-Flour
The Grand Hotel L'Etape hotel restaurant is located in the mediaeval town of Saint-Flour and offers modern rooms in a green environment. Rooms are fully-equipped and have free Wi-Fi...
Located in Saint-FlourRoom from 66 €
Hotel l'Eventail     
6.1
Saint-Flour
Hotel l'Eventail is located in Saint-Flour a 4 minute walk from Saint-Flour Cathedral. With free private parking available, it is just 15 km from both Garabit Viaduct and Château d'Alleuze....
Located in Saint-FlourRoom from 38 €

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