Pierrefort

Pierrefort (Auvergnat: Pèirafòrt) is a commune in the département of Cantal and Auvergne region in south-central France.

It is situated in the south of the département, approximately 100 km south of Clermont-Ferrand and 25 km south-west of Saint-Flour.

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