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Saint-Flour, Medieval hilltop town in Cantal, France.

Saint-Flour stands at 783 meters above sea level, with stone buildings constructed on a volcanic plateau in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

The town gained prominence in 1317 when Pope John XXII established it as an episcopal seat, transforming the former Benedictine priory into a cathedral.

The Cathedral of Saint Pierre features black volcanic stone architecture and contains numerous religious artifacts from the medieval period.

The administrative center serves as a subprefecture of Cantal department, managing services for 98 communes within its arrondissement.

Saint-Flour maintains two distinct sections: the upper city on the volcanic plateau and the lower city along the Ander River banks.

Location: arrondissement of Saint-Flour

Location: Cantal

Elevation above the sea: 870 m

Shares border with: Alleuze, Andelat, Coren, Roffiac, Saint-Georges, Villedieu

Phone: +33471606120

Email: mairie@saint-flour.fr

Website: http://pays-saint-flour.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.03361,3.09278

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:55

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