Arpajon-sur-Cère

Arpajon- sur -Cère is a commune with 6144 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Cantal in the Auvergne region; it belongs to the administrative district Aurillac and is the capital of the eponymous canton Arpajon- sur -Cère.

Geography

The municipality is located in the metropolitan area southeast of the district capital of Aurillac. Neighboring communities of Arpajon- sur -Cère are:

  • Aurillac in the north- west and north,
  • Giou -de- Mamou in the Northeast,
  • Vézac in the east,
  • Labrousse in the southeast
  • Prunet in the south,
  • Roanne -Saint-Mary in the southwest and
  • Ytrac in the West.

The city is crossed by the river Cère and located at the junction of the right inflow Ruisseau de Giou.

Attractions

  • Château de Conros, castle dating from the 15th century, Monument historique

Personalities

  • Louis de Laparra Fieux (1651-1706), French Lieutenant-General
  • Édouard Jean -Baptiste Milhaud (1766-1833), French general

Twinning

Auvergne (region) Arrondissement Arrondissement of Aurillac Cantons of France Postal codes in France France
79148
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