Pierrefort is a commune

Communes of France

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 in the Cantal

Cantal

Cantal is a department in south-central France. It is named after the Cantal mountain range, a group of extinct, eroded volcanic peaks, which covers much of the department. Residents are known as Cantaliens or Cantalous....

 department in the Auvergne

Auvergne (région)

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 region

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 in south=central France

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It is approximately 130 km (80.8 mi) from Clermont Ferrand and 30 km (18.6 mi) from Saint-Flour

Saint-Flour, Cantal

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Geography

Pierrefort is situated between 600 m and 1400 m of altitude, in the meridional

Zonal and meridional

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 part of the department. The commune belongs to the Carladèz area.

Population

Climate

Pierrefort has cold winters characterised by heavy snowfall whilst summer temperatures often reach 30°C. Recently the period between May and August has been very dry.

Economy

• Agriculture and breeding (predominantly bovine)
• Craft industry; carpentry, house renovation, garden planning, design and maintenance.
• Service industries supporting summer and winter tourism.

Personalities

• Jean Todt
  Jean Todt
  Jean Todt was born on February 25, 1946, in Pierrefort, Cantal, France. After a successful career as a rally co-driver he made his reputation in motor sport management, first with Peugeot Talbot Sport, then with Scuderia Ferrari, before being appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ferrari from 2004...
  
  , former executive director of the Ferrari
  Ferrari
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   Formula one
  Formula One
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  team, was born in Pierrefort.