Saugues
This compact stone-built town in the volcanic uplands of Auvergne, Saugues spreads across open rolling pasture land with a church tower rising above its terracotta rooftops, making it a solid base for exploring the surrounding highland country.
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- Population2,250
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.8 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Saugues: quick answers
Where is Saugues?
Saugues is in Haute-Loire, France, about 28 km17 miles in a straight line from Le Puy-en-Velay.
How do you get to Saugues?
The nearest airport is Chaspuzac, Haute-Loire (LPY), about 42 min away by road. The nearest train station is Langeac, about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Saugues?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C33°F. The wettest month is May, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Saugues?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 5 restaurants, 3 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Saugues?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Mende, Blesle and Saint-Flour.