Saint Flour

Stopover on way to Beaucaire

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June 28th 2011
Geo: 44.9833, 3.28333Left Amboise this morning for Clavieres. Stopped off on the way at Saint Flour to have a look at the town and the view. Saint Flour is a very old town built on the edge of a plateau. Arrived at Clavieres mid afternoon. The Hotel where we stayed was outside the town, located in a forest. Beautiful outlook over the valley. Went for a walk in the forest after arriving and u ... read more

Europe » France » Auvergne

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