Saugues
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Saugues is a commune located in the Haute-Loire department of south-central France, within the Margeride mountains. Historically, it was a stronghold of the Gévaudan and developed under the authority of the Bishops of Mende. The town is situated on the Via Podiensis, a route of the Way of St. James pilgrimage.
Statistics
Area
78.80 km²
Population
1,652