Located northwest of the Cantal, the city of Mauriac is located at an average altitude of 700 meters, between the valley of the Dordogne, now classified as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, and the Puy Mary. It is crossed by the Green Meridian, the former meridian of Paris before choosing Greenwich as the prime meridian.
Bordering the Auze, on the edge of Corrèze, the city of Mauriac is a boutique town with many natural charms. It owes its particular beauty to a seven amphitheater dominated hill and visible from the artificial lake of the city.
City tourism, thanks to the presence of very modern facilities, the city of Mauriac also has a very nice set of sites classified as an historic monument that enhance the surrounding greenery. Animated, this city of Cantal also offers a wide panel of leisure site, like its lake and its beach where watersports are galore.
Hiking and cultural walks are also on the agenda of this city full of charm and where peace reigns supreme.
Mauriac has the advantage of being a city rich in natural heritage, but also architectural, with in particular many monuments classified or registered in the inventory of Historic Monuments.
A building in the Auvergne Romanesque style, the Notre-Dame-des-Miracles basilica was built in the 12th century from freestone. In particular, you can admire a carved Languedoc portal unique in Haute Auvergne, as well as a Renaissance-style sculpted door. Inside, baroque-style furniture and a polychrome Romanesque baptismal font complete the ensemble. It should also be noted that various objects have been classified as historical artistic objects, such as a painting of the miracles of the Virgin or an eagle lectern from the 18th century.
Walking through Mauriac, you can discover the remains of the monastery of St. Peter, built in the 12th century on the site of a Carolingian monastery and an ancient pagan temple dedicated to Mercury.
Installed in the former outbuildings of Saint-Pierre monastery, the Mauriac museum consists of beautiful vaulted rooms. You can regularly admire exceptional exhibitions on the art of local artists.
The Hôtel d'Orcet, which now houses the sub-prefecture, is a must-see monument in Mauriac. Built in the 18th century from a 15th century tower, it notably has a ceremonial living room with Aubusson tapestries, as well as beautiful woodwork. Above the portal of the entrance to the courtyard, a tympanum represents Samson slaying a lion.
In the historic town, it is possible to see the old city walls, thanks to the presence of numerous dry stone walls.
The artificial lake of Mauriac allows you to enjoy various leisure activities. In addition to swimming, it is possible to learn about pedal boats or kayaking. The town is also home to a nine-hole golf course, as well as tennis and pétanque courts.
A walk is offered to you over a distance of 4 km, a few minutes walk down town, Lake Saint-Jean.
Town Cantal, Mauriac no shortage of entertainment and other festivities to attract visitors.
Each year, on Monday from 15h to 18h, the city of Mauriac offers a cattle market. The first Sunday of every month, a flea market is also installed in the city.
In August, place regional customs festival, which is an opportunity to learn a little more about the Cantal culture and the lifestyle of the inhabitants once.
In October, the city of Mauriac a journey to the festival History of images. On this occasion, many animated films are presented, and workshops and conferences help to learn about this art so special.
