AURILLAC
, the provincial capital of the Cantal, lies on the west side of the mountains, 98km east of Brive and 160km from Clermont-Ferrand. In spite of its good mainline train connections and the fact that its population has almost doubled in the last forty years to around 30,000, it remains one of the most out-the-way French provincial capitals. It was until recently a major manufacturer of umbrellas, though that seems doomed to eventual extinction, like its older traditional lace-... [More]
Standing at the heart of the town of Aurillac, the Grand Hotel Saint-Pierre has a magnificient view of the Pays Vert hills. In the morning, you will particulary enjoy the breakfast-room with its wood panelling - and at mealtime the Arts Deco restaurant,where you can sample traditionel and refined ... [More]