Rent a holiday apartment in Aurillac – city, culture and nature

Anyone looking to rent a holiday apartment in Aurillac will find a city where historical discoveries, local traditions and nature in the surrounding area come together. Aurillac is the prefecture of Cantal in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The umbrella-making tradition associated with Maison Piganiol since 1884 is one of the city’s notable local themes. This allows you to tailor your accommodation search to your own travel plans from the outset: should your stay focus primarily on urban history and culture, or should it also include nature in the wider Cantal area?

Key facts on the topic

• City profile: Aurillac is the prefecture of Cantal in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
• Urban history and geology: A walk through the old town and the Musée des Volcans at Château Saint-Étienne provide specific insights into the city’s history and the geology of Cantal.
• Local tradition: The umbrella-making tradition associated with Maison Piganiol since 1884 is a defining theme of the city.
• Nature in the surrounding area: The Gorges de la Jordanne are located a few kilometres from Aurillac and are part of the natural appeal of the wider surroundings.

Experience the old town, craftsmanship and geology

A walk through the old town makes Aurillac’s urban history an immediate part of your stay. In addition, the Musée des Volcans at Château Saint-Étienne provides an introduction to the geology of Cantal. Both themes offer concrete points of reference without equating Aurillac with the whole of Cantal.

The umbrella-making tradition is also part of the local story. It has been associated with Maison Piganiol since 1884 and makes Aurillac interesting beyond its classic sights as a place of craftsmanship and tradition. For travellers who enjoy combining visible local history with a distinctive local discovery, this creates a clear cultural focus.

City base or focus on nature?

Aurillac lies at the entrance to the Monts du Cantal and can therefore be considered a city base for combining culture and nature in the wider Cantal area. Anyone wishing to combine historical urban discoveries, local culture and regional nature can specifically search for accommodation in Aurillac. Those who instead want to place a particular natural destination at the centre of their stay should also compare accommodation in the wider surroundings.

The Gorges de la Jordanne are located a few kilometres from Aurillac, but explicitly outside the city in the wider surroundings. This distinction is important when choosing accommodation: in Aurillac, urban history, craftsmanship and culture take centre stage; for a stay with nature as the main focus, the wider surroundings may be the more suitable basis for comparison. For broader regional orientation, you can also include the Cantal page.

Local products and the right type of accommodation

Historic shops and local products give Aurillac a culinary and everyday side alongside its sights. If you would like to incorporate such discoveries and your own shopping into your stay, you can compare holiday apartments with holiday homes and hotels. The choice of accommodation type depends on your planned travel style: a holiday apartment is one category to consider for travellers who want to include local products and shopping in their stay themselves; holiday homes and hotels can also be compared for other travel plans.

In addition to specific places, Aurillac’s cultural life includes theatre, music and event offerings, among other things. Specific dates should always be included in current travel planning. For the basic choice of accommodation, it is initially sufficient to ask whether your focus is on the city’s cultural themes, local discoveries or a combination with nature in the wider Cantal area.

Discover more places and topics

If you would like to compare Aurillac with other places in the same regional area, you can include Vitrac, Bassignac, Junhac, Montmurat and Parlan in your orientation.

Additional thematic inspiration is also available in City breaks with a holiday apartment: holidays in the city, The history of the dacha movement and VIP dachas – the dachas of the rich and powerful.

Frequently asked questions about Aurillac

What makes Aurillac an interesting accommodation base?

Aurillac combines an old town, culture and local traditions with a connection to nature in the wider Cantal area. The city is therefore particularly interesting for travellers who want to combine both in one stay.

Which experiences can be combined in Aurillac and the surrounding area?

In Aurillac, the focus is on historical urban discovery and the Musée des Volcans at Château Saint-Étienne. The Gorges de la Jordanne are located a few kilometres away and form part of the natural appeal of the wider surroundings.

For which travel style might a holiday apartment be interesting?

Anyone who wants to include local products and shopping in their stay themselves can compare holiday apartments with holiday homes and hotels. The category that suits you best depends on your planned travel style and the desired balance between the city and the wider surroundings.

Your accommodation search in Aurillac

If you would like to combine urban history, local traditions and nature in the wider Cantal area, specifically search for accommodation in Aurillac. If you have a clear focus on nature, also consider options in the wider surroundings. You can then compare holiday apartments, holiday homes and hotels according to your own travel style.