Loire
Arrondissement of Montbrison
Champdieu

Piton basaltique de Purchon

Piton basaltique de Purchon is a volcano in , , and has an elevation of 515 metres. Piton basaltique de Purchon is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Château de Vaugirard and Église Saint-Romain de Pralong.

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Church
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is a church.

Monastery
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is a monastery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Montbrison and Pralong.

Town
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is a subprefecture and commune of the department in central . was the historical capital of the counts of ; today it is the principal city in Forez.

Village
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is a commune in the department in central .

Village
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Chalain-d'Uzore is a commune in the department in central .

Piton basaltique de Purchon

Latitude
45.6511° or 45° 39′ 4″ north
Longitude
4.0392° or 4° 2′ 21″ east
Elevation
515 metres (1,690 feet)
Open location code
8FQ6M22Q+CM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7753599448
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Centre de l’Art roman en Forez and Accueil Touristique.

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