Saugues

Saugues

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Saugues
Insee code	43234
Postcode	43170
Latitude	44.9602700
Longitude	3.5465660
Altitude	From 661 to 1483 meters
Surface	78.80 km²
Population	2005 inhabitants
Density	25 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National label			Venteuges at 5.5 km (6 min)
Chief town	Le Puy-en-Velay (at 45 km, 44 min)		Esplantas at 6.7 km (7 min)
Department	Haute-Loire		Grèzes at 7 km (8 min)
Region	Auvergne		Search another town

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 ...

All leisure activities around Saugues

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

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. -3°C - Max. 10°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 7°C

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 Saugues 65 € 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 Saugues 75 € 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 Saugues 52 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Saugues

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 Saugues From 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 Saugues 200 € per week

All vacation rentals around Saugues

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 Saugues 11 € 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 Saugues From 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 Saugues 12 € per day

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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 Saugues Room 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 Saugues Room 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 Saugues Room from 39 €

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