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Saugues: Exhibition traces the bloody path of the Beast of Gévaudan

An exhibition in Saugues (Haute-Loire) revisits the attacks by the Beast of Gévaudan in the 18th century.

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Between 1764 and 1767, the animal allegedly killed over 100 people in the region.

This historical mystery continues to fascinate and fuel theories.

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Why it matters

Cette exposition rappelle l’un des mystères les plus célèbres de l’histoire française, toujours sujet à débats. Elle montre comment le patrimoine local peut attirer un public passionné d’histoire et de légendes.

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