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Revision as of 03:34, 4 August 2007
Pierrefort is a French commune, situated in the department of Cantal and the region of Auvergne.
Geography
Pierrefort is situated between 600m and 1400m of altitude, in the meridional part of the department. The commune belongs to the Carladèz area. At 15km, it's possible to access to the neighbourgh department of Aveyron.
Climate
It usually snows a lot during the winter season. In the heart of summer, the heat can reach 30° quite easily. For aproximately 5 years , we can observe a recurring dryness from may to august. The fields used to be very green 10 years ago and characterized the department.
Administration
Since march 2001, the mayor of Pierrefort is Louis Galtier.
Economy
- Agriculture and breeding (bovine essentially)
- Craft industry is still very present : Carpentry, renovation of houses, services of creation and maintenance of gardens ... * Familial, summer and winter tourism.
Celebrity related with the commune
Jean Todt, executive director of the Ferrari Formula one team , was born in Pierrefort.