Aurillac, Administrative center in Cantal, France
Located along the Jourdanne River at 622 meters elevation, Aurillac functions as the main prefecture of the Cantal department in south-central France.
The establishment of Aurillac dates back to 898 when Count Gerald founded a Benedictine monastery, which became a significant center of learning.
The International Festival of Street Theatre takes place each August in Aurillac, transforming the city streets into performance spaces for artists.
Aurillac station connects the city to Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse by rail, while Aurillac Airport provides direct flights to Paris.
The city maintains its position as a major center for umbrella manufacturing in France, continuing a long industrial tradition in this specialized sector.
Location: arrondissement of Aurillac
Location: canton of Aurillac 4
Location: Cantal
Inception: 898
Founders: Gerald of Aurillac
Elevation above the sea: 666 m
Website: http://www.aurillac.fr
Shares border with: Arpajon-sur-Cère, Giou-de-Mamou, Naucelles, Saint-Simon, Ytrac
Address: Aurillac, France 15000 Aurillac
Phone: +33471454646
Email: administration@aurillac.fr
Website: http://aurillac.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.92528,2.43972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:32
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Saint-Étienne Castle
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Musée d’art et d’archéologie d’Aurillac
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Fabrègues Castle
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Arboretum d'Arpajon-sur-Cère
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Château de Carbonat
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Fanum d'Aron
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Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges church
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Église du Sacré-Cœur d'Aurillac
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Château de Lamartinie
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Prefecture hotel of Cantal
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Château de Broussette
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Château du Claux
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Château de La Moissétie
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Église de Saint-Simon
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Tour de Saint-Simon
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Abbatiale Saint-Géraud d'Aurillac
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Chapelle Notre-Dame d'Aurinques
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Aurillac Town Hall
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Sylvester II statue, Aurillac
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Hôtel de Cébié
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Église Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth d'Aurillac
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Prison in Aurillac
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Hôpital abbatial Saint-Géraud d'Aurillac
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Maison consulaire d'Aurillac
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Hôtel de Noailles
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Villa Suzanne
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