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Mauriac

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Mauriac

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.

About Mauriac

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 old

Read 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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Where is Mauriac located?

Mauriac is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.2190 latitude, 2.3335 longitude.

What is the population of Mauriac?

Mauriac has a population of approximately 3,955 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,955
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.2190, 2.3335

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 Mauriac

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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

Driving roads near Mauriac

  • 30 kmPuy MaryA pyramid-shaped volcanic peak in the Cantal, the heart of Europe's largest extinct volcano and a road climb.
  • 72 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.

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

Other places to explore near Mauriac.

Pleaux

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,838

Champagnac

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 1,201

Ydes

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 1,980

Neuvic

🇫🇷 France

19 km awayPop. 2,325

Saint-Cernin

🇫🇷 France

19 km awayPop. 1,137

Saint-Privat

🇫🇷 France

20 km awayPop. 1,119

Bort-les-Orgues

🇫🇷 France

24 km awayPop. 3,703

Riom-ès-Montagnes

🇫🇷 France

26 km awayPop. 2,902

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