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Aurillac
Aurillac is a 1–2 day stop for the street theatre festival or as a quiet base for Cantal hiking; otherwise skip it on a first Auvergne trip.
Aurillac is the capital of the Cantal department, a small city (about 27,000 people) with a medieval castle, an abbey church and a famous international street theatre festival at the end of August. Most visitors come for the festival or to explore the nearby Monts du Cantal. Outside festival week, the city is quiet and can be seen in half a day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (festival late Aug)
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, many places closed)
- Airport
- CFE
- Nights
- 1
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- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Aurillac17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aurillac, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyAurillac is a safe small city.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCFE Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne (About 2 h by car or train).
- Getting aroundThe city centre is compact and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Sit-down mealDinner in a restaurant€20–35 (≈ US$25–45)
- BeerBeer (demi / pression)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to centre€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel or B&B, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel or B&B, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CFE Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne (About 2 h by car or train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aurillac: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The city centre is compact and walkable. For the wider Cantal area, a car is useful. Local buses (Stabus) cover the town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Monts du Cantal
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car, about 30 min to the Puy Mary trailhead
Hiking and volcanic landscapes; allow a full day.
Salers
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car, about 30 min
A well-preserved medieval hill village.
Le Puy-en-Velay
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Car, about 1 h 30 min
A long day trip; better as an overnight stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
Walkable to sights, restaurants and the station.
Near the station
Convenient for arrivals/departures, fewer dining options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel or B&B1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Train from Clermont-Ferrand (TER, one way)2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €34 |
| Trip total≈ €187 per person per day, bed included | €374≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Lunch menu (plat du jour) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Dinner in a restaurant | €20–35 (≈ US$25–45) |
| Beer (demi / pression) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taxi from station to centre | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Festival week (late Aug): book accommodation months ahead.
- Many restaurants close Sunday and Monday outside summer.
- The castle keep may have limited hours: check the tourist office.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- European emergency112
Embassy
The nearest consulates are in Clermont-Ferrand or Lyon; embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Clermont-Ferrand → Aurillac (TER): about €25 (≈ US$30), about 2 h (check)
- Taxi from station to centre: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo pleh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aurillac. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (festival late Aug) · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, many places closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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