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THE MASSIF CENTRAL · FRANCE

Burons and jasseries of the Massif Central

Discover the mountain dairy buildings, summer grazing traditions, walks and archives of central France.

Explore the places

Browse the recorded burons, jasseries, tras and mazucs by commune and see the evidence for each.

Life on the uplands

Summer grazing, dairy work, movement of herds, buildings and the people who worked there.

Walks and visits

Find routes, check access conditions and consult local tourism offices.

Archives and sources

Photographs, cadastral records, publications and rights information.

Tourist information

Local offices for Aubrac, Cantal, Forez and Sancy.

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About this English edition

Place names and archival titles keep their original French spelling. The English place entries summarise catalogue metadata and link to the detailed French record, including citations. The inventory is ongoing and does not claim to list every building that ever existed.