French Village of Estaing - Great Attractions (Estaing, France)

2011-03-14 5

Take a tour of French Village of Estaing in Estaing, France – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

The small town of Estaing is a commune in France with a population of roughly 650 residents.
Estaing was built on a patch of exposed bedrock near the Aubrac Mountains.
Within the city are preserved renaissance-style buildings, such as a castle, Ouradou Chapel, and the town's College.
The town is located on the Lot River and is noted for its Gothic-style bridge and iron cross fashioned by Henri Lesueur.
The town's church is dedicated to Saint Fleuret and its town festival is held annually in the saint's honor.
The town also offers various recreational activities for visitors such as canoeing, fishing, and bike riding.