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Chirac

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Chirac

Chirac is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Marvejols, 21km from Gorges du Tarn.

Chirac is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 1,095, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chirac sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chirac to your route.

About Chirac

Chirac (French pronunciation: [ʃiʁak]; Occitan: Chairac) is a former commune in the Lozère département in southern France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of Bourgs-sur-Colagne. Its population was 1,135 in 2022.

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Where is Chirac located?

Chirac is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.5229 latitude, 3.2665 longitude.

What is the population of Chirac?

Chirac has a population of approximately 1,095 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,095
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.5229, 3.2665

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Chirac

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Gorges du Tarn

A serpentine 50 km limestone canyon where the road and river twist past cliff-top villages and kayakers.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Aigoual

The highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.

51 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Viaduc de Garabit

Gustave Eiffel's crimson 1884 railway arch spanning 165 m across the Truyère gorge in the Cantal, a direct engineering ancestor of his tower and floodlit red at night; viewpoints sit just off the A75.

51 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Millau Viaduct

World's tallest bridge - a stunning feat of engineering in southern France

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Chirac

  • 51 kmMont AigoualThe highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.
  • 51 kmViaduc de GarabitGustave Eiffel's crimson 1884 railway arch spanning 165 m across the Truyère gorge in the Cantal, a direct engineering ancestor of his tower and floodlit red at night; viewpoints sit just off the A75.
  • 53 kmMillau ViaductWorld's tallest bridge - a stunning feat of engineering in southern France

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Aumont-Aubrac

🇫🇷 France

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🇫🇷 France

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Sévérac-le-Château

🇫🇷 France

27 km awayPop. 2,565

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