Espalion
A little town in the Aveyron department of southern France, Espalion sits directly on the Lot river, with a café and restaurant scene in its compact centre and vineyards in the surrounding countryside. Seven buildings carry national heritage protection, among them the Old Bridge (classified 1888), the chapel of Perse (classified 1862), and the castle of Calmont d'Olt (classified 1992).
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- Population4,652
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.0 km3.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Espalion: quick answers
Where is Espalion?
Espalion is in Aveyron, France, about 52 km32 miles in a straight line from Aurillac.
How do you get to Espalion?
The nearest airport is Rodez/Marcillac (RDZ), about 41 min away by road. The nearest train station is Rodez, about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Espalion?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is November, with about 111 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Espalion?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 10 restaurants, 4 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Espalion?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sainte-Enimie, Mende and Marvejols.