Saugues

Saugues

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownSaugues
Insee code43234
Postcode43170
Latitude44.9602700
Longitude3.5465660
AltitudeFrom 661 to 1483 meters
Surface78.80 km²
Population2005 inhabitants
Density25 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelVenteuges at 5.5 km (6 min)
Chief townLe Puy-en-Velay (at 45 km, 44 min)Esplantas at 6.7 km (7 min)
DepartmentHaute-LoireGrèzes at 7 km (8 min)
RegionAuvergneSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Location: Between the Mountains Margeride and the Allier Valley, scene of harm to the Beast of Gevaudan, 120 km from Clermont-Ferrand and 44 km from Le Puy-en-Velay.

Altitude: 960 m - Population: 2 013 inhabitants in winter, 3 500 in summer.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Curious:
  • The deserted medieval village of Montchauvet.
  • The Museum of Fantastic Beast of Gevaudan.
  • The English Tower (tower of the 12th and 13th century): permanent exhibition on the forest and the old professions, giant murals by local artist, Lucien Gires.
  • The Diorama St. Benilde, in thirteen tables. Sound and Light (open daily from June 15 to September 15. Tel.: +33 4 71 77 82 53.
  • The church of Saint-Medard porch with its Romanesque Auvergne, a virgin majesty of the 12th and a Pieta in polychrome wood, organs and processional crosses.
  • The Chapel of the Penitents.
  • Castle Esplantas.
  • Interests and activities:
  • Two bodies of water: one for supervised swimming, one for pedal boats, fishing.
  • Tennis.
  • Pool.
  • Equestrian Centre open from April to November.
  • Fitness trail.
  • Sports center.
  • Leisure Centre in July.
  • Public Library.
  • Cinema.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Saugues
MonumentsChurch Saint-Médard
Natural sitesMount Chauvet

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • In July:
  • Competition alley.
  • Foire de la Madeleine.
  • Flea market, garage sale.
  • Fête de la Madeleine.
  • In August:
  • Race walking 13 km "The Gevaudan.
  • Celtic Festival.
  • Religious feast of Saint Benilde.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • A view around:
  • The Tower Clauze.
  • The statue of Our Lady of Gevaudan.
  • The statue of the Beast of Gevaudan in Auvers and Saugues.
  • Mont-Mouchet: national monument and museum of the resistance.
  • 3000 hectares of forest to allow healthy and enjoyable hiking, riding or mountain biking (trails). Many scenic spots: Allier Gorges, Valley Seuge and Desges ...
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Fishing lessons with instructor-guideNature and the outdoorsFrom 287 € to 468 €Espaly-Saint-Marcel (27 km)

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PHOTOS
Saugues wilderness
 
Saugues Step of the Way of Saint Jacques de Compostela
deserted medieval village of Montchauvet
 
Site to visit: Our Lady of Estours
Collegiate St. Medard
 
Map bathing water
Water Plan activities and Fishing
 
English Tower
Notre Dame du Gevaudan dominates Saugues
 
Maundy Thursday: procession of the penitents of Saugues
The Beast of Gevaudan dominates Saugues
 
Countries of the writer Robert Sabatier
Saugues Country: country granite
 
Discovery landscapes Gevaudan Riding
Horseback Riding
 
The Beast of Gevaudan
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WEATHER
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C
Thursday 23 May
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Min. -3°C - Max. 10°C
Friday 24 May
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Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les gabales  
Saugues
Peter will be pleased to discover the Land of the Beast of Gevaudan, of Hazel Indians located on the Chemin de St Jacques de Compostela. It welcomes you in a mansion in the 1930s, at...
Located in Saugues65 € the double room 
Le clos des pierres rouges    
9.7
Saint-Privat-d'Allier
Wedged on a mountainside in a small village of 35 souls authentic Auvergne, the closed red stones is a former farmhouse completely renovated in 2009 which offers very comfortable cottages....
Located 12.8 km from Saugues75 € 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 23 km from Saugues52 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite à Ventajols, en margeride  
10
Thoras
This cottage situated in an old restored farmhouse is situated in the village near the farm owners. Enclosed courtyard, parking.
Located 10.6 km from SauguesFrom 160 € to 330 € per week 
Gite la Cabourne
Saint-Privat-d'Allier
The lodge Cabourne was completely renovated in 2012. We are located in Auvergne in the department of Haute Loire, 15 minutes from Le Puy-en-Velay, in the heart of the gorges of the...
Located 11 km from Saugues 
Gite
Chanaleilles
Detached house, old school in a small village in the Margeride with its granite houses and wild countryside, in an interesting region to the great outdoors.
Located 12.7 km from Saugues200 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les escargots bleus   
8.6
Prades
Located at the entrance to the gorges of the Haut-Allier, calm and wild, you are in a site: the great rock and basalt columns that dominate the sandy beach. Located between the Velay...
Located 8.4 km from Saugues11 € per day 
Camping de la rochelambert    
9.4
Saint-Paulien
At the heart of the south of Auvergne, near Le Puy en Velay, the site is located at the foot of the castle. It is bordered by a wild river and a nature trail through the trees. Halfway...
Located 26 km from SauguesFrom 13.30 € to 18.70 € 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 27 km from Saugues12 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Restaurant Le Pain de Sucre    
7.5
Monistrol-d'Allier
Located 300 metres from Saint James' Way, Hôtel Restaurant Le Pain de Sucre features a regional restaurant that serves regional products, a terrace and a bar. Free Wi-Fi access is available....
Located 8.3 km from SauguesRoom from 52 €
Auberge De Chanteuges    
10
Chanteuges
Auberge De Chanteuges is located close to Langeac, on the Desges River, and features a big garden with a terrace, a game room and a traditional restaurant. A bike garage is at your...
Located 16.3 km from SauguesRoom from 48 €
Abel Hôtel     
8.1
Langeac
Abel Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the banks of the River Allier and a 10-minute walk from Langeac Train Station. Rooms have free Wi-Fi access and a TV with satellite channels....
Located 16.3 km from SauguesRoom from 39 €

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