Saint-Flour
Saint-Flour is found in the Cantal department, to the south of the Auvergne region, next to the Ander River.
The town is divided into two distinct parts - an upper town, situated on a rocky cliff above the river, and a lower town. It is the historical upper town that is interesting to visitors.
The rather austere Cathedral of Saint-Pierre is in the upper town on the Place des Armes, and features an unusual carved statue of Christ in black wood. Behind the cathedral there is a view across the lower part of the town.
To the right of the cathedral the episcopal palace now plays host to the Museum of the Haute Auvergne, while an imprsssive renaissance period building houses the Museum of Art and History (the Douet Museum).
The central square in Saint-Flour is around the cathedral, and the historical streets that radiate off from here, feature some attractive buildings in the narrow streets of the old town - and also some less remarkable buildings!
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The Gabarit Viaduct close to the town is interesting and attractive - it was constructed by Gustave Eiffel to allow trains to pass over the Truyere Gorges.
It is, as so often with Auvergne towns, the surrounding countryside that will attract you the most, with attractive rolling hills giving way to the more dramatic landscapes of the region. The countryside heading east towards Le Puy en Velay through the Allier Gorges is especially noteworthy.
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Tourist Classifications for Saint-Flour
- Listed as "Plus Beaux Detour" town in France (ie recommended stopover place)
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Saint-Flour, France
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See also Saint-Flour (version Francais)
