Aurillac
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It is the capital of the Cantal department. It has several monuments of historical value.

Overview of Aurillac

Aurillac is the capital of the Cantal department. It has several monuments of historical value.

Key facts

  • Type of place: small town.
  • Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
  • Location: at the foot of the Cantal Mountains, in the department of the same name.
  • Distances:
  • Local time: Heure : Aurillac.
  • Population: 26,135 inhabitants (2014).
  • Area: 28.76 km².
  • Altitude: from 573 to 867 m.

History of Aurillac

What to see and do in Aurillac

In the surrounding area

Monts du Cantal, Cantal, France
Cantal Mountains
A very pretty, sparsely populated region with numerous valleys connected by passes and extinct volcanoes (the puys: Mary, Griou, etc.). It's an ideal spot for outdoor sports, located within the Auvergne Volcanoes Park.

Climate and weather in Aurillac

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Cantal Mountains
★★★★ A very pretty, sparsely populated region with numerous valleys connected by passes and extinct volcanoes (the puys: Mary, Griou, etc.)…