Murat
Compact mountain town in the Cantal department of south-central France, Murat sits in volcanic highland terrain with scenic surrounds and a concentration of historic churches that exceeds what its size would suggest. Since 2015 it has held the Petites Cités de Caractère label, and in 2020 it added a Ville et Métiers d'Art designation recognising its craft traditions. A handful of cafés and restaurants serve the town centre.
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- Population2,316
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
Nearest airports
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Murat: quick answers
Where is Murat?
Murat is in Cantal, France, about 39 km25 miles in a straight line from Aurillac.
How do you get to Murat?
The nearest airport is Aurillac (AUR), about 1 hr away by road. The nearest train station is Murat, about 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Murat?
The warmest month is July, averaging 16°C61°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is May, with about 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Murat?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 10 restaurants, 2 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Murat?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Salers, Mauriac and Blesle. Murat is listed among the day trips from Lyon.