Peyre, or Pèira in standardized Occitan, is an ancient Aveyron commune (Massif Central, Occitania, France) that has been part of Comprégnac since 1830. The name has been retained for the village, the former administrative center.
Main attractions
In September 2003, Peyre became the tenth Aveyron village to be listed by “The most beautiful villages of France” association.
The “cachet” of Peyre lies in the layout of its stone houses, protected beneath a tufa cliff pierced by caves.
Stairways paved with field stones, called calades in the Rouergat dialect, lead up to houses built of tufa stone (cavernous stone).
The main historic building is the ancient church of Saint-Christophe. This church dates back to the 11th century. Fortified in the 17th century, it has been renovated and now hosts exhibitions by local artists.
The Causse Rouge overlooks the village, offering panoramic views of the Millau Viaduct and the River Tarn.
How to get to?
From Paris: 6 hr 9 min (644 km) via A71 and A75
From Toulouse: 2 hr 33 min (206 km) via A68 and N88
From Andorra: 4 hr 48 min (384 km) via N88
From Barcelona: 4 hr 13 min (405 km) via AP-7 and A9
From Madrid: 9 hr 54 min (1,009 km) via A-2
From Monaco: 5 hr 5 min (465 km) via A8
From Moscow: 36 hr (3,333 km) via E30/M1
From Belgrade: 18 hr (1,769 km) via E70
From Istanbul: 28 hr (2,718 km) via E70
From Bern: 7 hr 2 min (697 km) via A75
Main information
Area: 12 km2
Population: 320
Coordinates: 44°5′27″N 2°59′55″E
Language: French
Currency: Euro
Visa: Schengen
Time: Central European UTC +1
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