Saugues

Saugues

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saugues		Venteuges at 5.5 km (6 min)
Insee code	43234		Esplantas at 6.7 km (7 min)
Postcode	43170		Grèzes at 7 km (8 min)
Latitude	44.9602700		Cubelles at 8 km (9 min)
Longitude	3.5465660		Charraix at 8.9 km (10 min)
Altitude	From 661 to 1483 meters		Vazeilles-près-Saugues at 10.8 km (12 min)
Surface	78.80 km²		Saint-Préjet-d'Allier at 11.3 km (13 min)
Population	2013 inhabitants		Croisances at 13.8 km (15 min)
Density	25 inhabitants/km²		Thoras at 13.9 km (15 min)
National label			Saint-Arcons-d'Allier at 14.9 km (16 min)
Chief town	Le Puy-en-Velay (at 45 km, 44 min)		Chazelles at 15 km (17 min)
Department	Haute-Loire		Chanaleilles at 15.1 km (16 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 ...

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

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. -4°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 1°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -6°C - Max. 1°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 60 € 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 65 € the double room

Le grenier   Saint-Christophe-d'Allier Pretty stone cottage on the outside, this one is located dan a very quiet hamlet in the countryside The cottage is made of wood on the inside surface of 140 m², with 4 single rooms... Located 16.2 km from Saugues From 55 € to 85 € the double room

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La varenne Saint-Julien-des-Chazes In an old farm surrounded by 5000 m² of enclosed land with trees, we renovated two cottages (6 and 8 people) without any opposite between rentals. Quiet village near hiking trails,... Located 10.1 km from Saugues From 340 € to 540 € per week

Gite à Ventajols, en margeride 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

Le tourtet   8.8 Alleyras To the south of Auvergne, Pourcheresse, a small country village overlooking the Allier gorges. Tourtet, old stone house renovated with authenticity. On the ground floor, large living... Located 12 km from Saugues From 250 € to 450 € per week

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Les escargots bleus    8.4 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     10 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 12.20 € to 16.60 € per day

La Croix Des Anglais   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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Le Haut Allier      8.4 Alleyras Set in the heart of the Gorges de l'Allier canyon, this hotel welcomes you in charming building and offers the ideal backdrop if you want to fully discover a well-preserved area. The... Located 11 km from Saugues Room from 95 €

Hostellerie Du Villard     8.7 Le Malzieu-Ville The hotel is located in the heart of the Lozère region, away from noise and stress of big cities, 2 kilometres from the medieval town of the thirteenth century. At the Hostellerie... Located 18.3 km from Saugues Room from 66 €

Le Relais De Clavières     8.3 Clavières This property is located at 1240 meters above sea level inside a forest in the heart of the Massif Central region. In this hotel-restaurant, 1h30 away from Clermont-Ferrand and 15 minutes... Located 19.2 km from Saugues Room from 42 €

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