Lapeyrugue, Rural commune in Cantal, France
Lapeyrugue is a small rural commune in the canton of Montsalvy within Cantal in central France. The village sits among rolling terrain ranging from 272 to 735 meters in elevation and belongs to the Aurillac district.
The village church was built in two phases during the 1800s, with the main structure completed in 1847 and the bell tower added seventeen years later. This staged construction reflects how the community developed its religious center over time.
The territory maintains traditional agricultural practices through ten active farms that characterize the local identity of the Cantal department.
Visitors interested in local information can find the town hall open on Mondays and Fridays during regular business hours. Planning your visit outside the main farming season offers a more relaxed way to explore the village and surrounding landscape.
The village entrance frames a wide view of the Goul Valley revealing the landscape's varied features. Many travelers pass through without realizing this vantage point offers one of the better perspectives on the Montsalvy canton's terrain.
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