Brioude
This modest Auvergne town on the Allier river, Brioude draws visitors with its grand Romanesque basilica — warm golden-red stone, ornate arcaded apse, and a striking octagonal tower — alongside a lively café scene for its size.
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- Population7,451
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 17 km11 mi
Nearest airports
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Brioude: quick answers
Where is Brioude?
Brioude is in Haute-Loire, France, about 48 km30 miles in a straight line from Le Puy-en-Velay.
How do you get to Brioude?
The nearest airport is Chaspuzac, Haute-Loire (LPY), about 45 min away by road. The nearest train station is Brioude, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Brioude?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C36°F. The wettest month is May, with about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Brioude?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 10 restaurants, 5 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Brioude?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Blesle, Saint-Flour and La Chaise-Dieu.