Bessol

Bessol is a hamlet in Alleuze, Arrondissement of Saint-Flour, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Bessol is situated nearby to the hamlet Barry, as well as near Védrines.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Château d’Alleuze and Église Saint-Illide d’Alleuze.

Château d’Alleuze

Castle

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The Château d'Alleuze is a ruined castle situated in the commune of Alleuze, in the Cantal département of France. Built in the 13th century by the constables of Auvergne, it belonged to the bishops of Clermont. Château d’Alleuze is situated 3 km southwest of Bessol.

Église Saint-Illide d’Alleuze

Church

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Église Saint-Illide d’Alleuze is a church, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Bessol.

Église Saint-Pierre d’Anglards-de-Saint-Flour

Church

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Église Saint-Pierre d’Anglards-de-Saint-Flour is a church, which is situated 3½ km east of Bessol.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Faverolles and Saint-Flour.

Faverolles

Village

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Faverolles is a former commune in the Cantal department in south-central France. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune Val-d'Arcomie. Faverolles is situated 5 km southeast of Bessol.

Saint-Flour

Town

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Saint-Flour is a commune in the south-central French department of Cantal, approximately 100 km south of Clermont-Ferrand. Its inhabitants are called Sanflorains. Saint-Flour is situated 6 km north of Bessol.