Saint-Flour

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Saint-Flour

Name

Saint-Flour

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Saint-Flour is a commune in the Cantal department of south-central France, near Clermont-Ferrand. The town's history traces back to Roman times, with evidence of villas and a vicus named Indiciacum. It became a significant religious center with the founding of a monastery in 996 and the establishment of the Saint-Flour diocese in 1317.

Statistics

Area

27.14 km²

Population

6,391

Location