One of the treasures of the Cantal, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Salers boasts an exceptional collection of private mansions, characterised by a beautiful architectural uniformity, and stately homes – which is somewhat surprising at this altitude and in such a remote region. This is a legacy of the town’s past, when it was the seat of the Hautes Montagnes bailiwick (court) of Auvergne.

Salers is also renowned for its meat and cheese, which are sure to delight food lovers.

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