Pierrefort (; Auvergnat: Pèirafòrt) is a commune in the département of Cantal and Auvergne region in south-central France.Commune de Pierrefort (15152), INSEE
It is situated in the south of the département, approximately 100 km south of Clermont-Ferrand and 25 km south-west of Saint-Flour.
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.
Notable people Jean Todt (born 1946), motor sport executive
See also Communes of the Cantal department
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