Salers, Medieval commune in Cantal, France
Salers is a commune in the Auvergne highlands in central France, situated on steep hills and encircled by stone walls. Its streets wind through clusters of dark stone buildings, small squares, and medieval passageways that define its character.
The settlement developed in the Middle Ages and preserved its original architecture and street layout over centuries, making it rare in this form. Its stone buildings and defensive features date to this period and were maintained across generations.
The village is known for a traditional cheese made from cow's milk using methods passed down locally, which remains central to its identity. This artisanal production shapes daily life and economic activity here today.
The village sits on a hillside with limited flat areas, so comfortable footwear is important when exploring the steep streets. There are small shops and a cheese dairy to visit, and it works best outside the main summer tourist season.
The village appears on the list of the most beautiful villages of France, recognition it earned among hundreds of contenders. This selection is not automatic but follows strict criteria about architecture, preservation, and the overall character of the place.
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Maison de la Ronade
51 m
Saint-Matthieu church in Salers
99 m
Beffroi
33 m
Maison Escure
92 m
Porte Martille
119 m
Maison Bertrandy
102 m
Église Saint-Paul de Saint-Paul-de-Salers
1.8 km
House, Templar's street, in Salers
102 m
Templars' house
85 mMaison, rue des Templiers, cad. 219
63 m
Mansion Sevestre
25 m
Hospice de Salers
293 m
House of the President, then Gendarmerie, in Salers
26 m
Château de la Bastide
139 m
Maison, Place Tyssandier d'Escous
30 m
House Lacombe
63 m
Salers war memorial
96 m
House De Flogeac in Salers
35 m
City wall of Salers
136 m
De Lafarge house
86 mHaras de Salers
17 m
Maison de Bargues
44 mChâteau de la Pierre
1.1 kmPoint de vue de Barrouze
235 mScenic viewpoint
1.8 kmScenic viewpoint
460 mMonument à Tyssandier d'Escous
26 mWayside cross
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