Queuille, Commune in Puy-de-Dôme department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
Queuille sits perched on a rocky outcrop 250 meters above the Sioule River, offering panoramic views across the valley and surrounding Combrailles plateau landscape.
The village traces its origins to the 13th century when knight Dalmace built a fortified castle here, with remaining vestiges still visible today on the ancient site.
The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church houses a Stations of the Cross made from enameled lava, reflecting the region's volcanic heritage and traditional religious craftsmanship from centuries past.
The commune operates a seasonal refreshment stand from May to October, providing ice cream and snacks near the picnic area overlooking the famous river meander below.
Queuille's hydroelectric dam, constructed in the early 1900s to power Clermont-Ferrand, creates the spectacular 2-kilometer serpentine meander that defines this remarkable natural landmark.
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