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Tourism Aurillac, the tourism capital in high-auvergne
Aurillac is at the border between the mountain and the plain. While the Jordanne River is flowing through its centre, the city, located at the foot of the Monts du Cantal, is looking toward the southwest of France , toward the Languedoc and the Quercy.
Although it is several hundred years old, Aurillac has succeeded in keeping its historical and cultural Heritage intact. Stroll around its shady gardens, through the paths of the park " Le Square ", discover its old town houses, the remains of the abbatial town, the verdant landscape. and enjoy yesterday and today's features of Aurillac.
The rich and dynamic Art and Archaeology Museum, the Volcano Museum that enlightens us on the mysteries of Earth, the friendly hospitality of the inhabitants, the Street Theatre Festival which attracts a passionate and cosmopolitan audience every year, the special area dedicated to horses - ideal for horse-riding lovers are other aspects of Aurillac attraction. And what about going for a walk, a ride or a drive in the superb landscape of the region Visit Aurillac and let the city seduce you.
Attractions in Aurillac
Museums and monuments to visit
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Musée d’art et d’archéologie d’AurillacThe Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie is housed in a former monastery of Visitandines, built in 1682 and situated in the center of Aurillac. The Museum of Art and Archaeology ...
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Muséum des VolcansThe Muséum des Volcans (Museum of the Volcanoes) is located in the Castle of Saint-Etienne since 1997, in the heart of the abbey town of Aurillac and the largest volcano in Europe. The museum ...
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Château de ClavièresThe Clavieres castle is located in Velzic in Cantal, in the valley of the Jordanne. The last owner of the castle was the family of Claviere La Salle Rochemaure, whose most illustrious member was the ...
The Art and Archaeology Museum of Aurillac
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Aurillac
- Durée : 1 jour
Discover a world of art and history, the savoir-faire of the craftsmen of the past via a collection of local objects (umbrellas, silversmith, jewelry). Visit inside a typical house of Cantal.
Tourism in the 'Lac des graves'
- Thème : Sport and leisure
- Départ : Aurillac
- Durée : 5 jours
The 'Lac des Graves' is located in the heart of the natural park of the 'volcans d'Auvergne', in one of the most beautiful valleys in Cantal, between Aurillac and Puy Mary, 38 ha of preserved environment.
Discover Aurillac
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Aurillac
- Durée : 7 jours
Discover our city, museum and meet with the local craftsmen, visit the industrial sites and castles.
Touring Polminhac
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Polminhac
- Durée : 3 jours
Polminhac is a town of the Carladès and has many castles and manors. Le village developed at the foot of the Cere Valley above the water meadows and between a torrent.