scenic viewpoint
Puy Mary
A pyramid-shaped volcanic peak in the Cantal, the heart of Europe's largest extinct volcano and a road climb.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
Mauriac is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Pleaux, 30km from Puy Mary.
Mauriac is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 3,955, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Mauriac 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 Mauriac to your route.
Mauriac (French pronunciation: [moʁjak] ; Occitan: [mawɾiˈak]) is a commune in the Cantal department in the Auvergne region in south-central France.
It lies 63 kilometres (39 mi) north-northwest of Aurillac by rail.
Mauriac, built on the slope of a volcanic hill, has a medieval church, and the buildings of an oldRead more
abbey now used as public offices and dwellings; the town owes its origin to the abbey, which originated from a 6th-century foundation.
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Mauriac is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.2190 latitude, 2.3335 longitude.
Mauriac has a population of approximately 3,955 people, making it a town in France.
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A pyramid-shaped volcanic peak in the Cantal, the heart of Europe's largest extinct volcano and a road climb.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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