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Village guide · Cantal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 4 places to discover

A medieval town built of dark volcanic stone, Salers has given its name to a rustic cattle breed and a renowned cheese, emblems of the Cantal.

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The 4 must-see places in Salers

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Place Tyssandier d'Escous Must-see

A central square lined with dark volcanic-stone townhouses, the historic heart of the town.

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Ramparts of Salers Must-see

Medieval fortifications and old gates ringing the town, witnesses to its status as a stronghold.

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Salers's View over the Monts du Cantal

A view from the town over the Monts du Cantal and the pastures where the eponymous cattle breed grazes.

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Saint-Matthieu Church of Salers

A Romanesque and Gothic church of the town, holding a remarkable 15th-century Entombment.

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