Alleyrat (; ) is a commune in the

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in central

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Geography

Alleyrat is a farming village, some north of Aubusson, at the junction of the D18 and the D942a roads and by the banks of the

river.

Population

Sights

* A church dating from the 12th century * The ruins of Laubard castle * The chapel of St. Madeleine

Geography

Population

Sights

See also