Every year, find your favorite events in Bastides and Gorges de l'Aveyron. Celebrations, festivals, markets, flea markets, experience warm moments around Villeneuve, Villefranche and Najac.
The meaning of the party
Come and experience festive moments in Aveyron!
In July, dive back into the Middle Ages at the Villeneuve medieval festival. In August, let yourself be surprised by the Festival in country houses in Villefranche, Najac, Sauveterre, Villeneuve, Rieupeyroux and the Bastide l'Évêque. Live a theatrical week with acrobats, acrobats, actors, musicians... for the pleasure of young and old!
Are you on vacation in Aveyron at the end of August and are you a gourmet? Celebrate the fouace at the Saint Bartholomew's Day of Najac.
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June
07
June
2026
Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Najac and Villeneuve-d'Aveyron
Every year at the beginning of June, the Rendez-vous aux jardins offer a unique immersion into the world of plants and heritage. In Aveyron, in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Najac, and Villeneuve d'Aveyron, a program of events will soon be available to enjoy. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, this national event highlights the richness…
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June
28
June
2026
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Flowered corso, bandas in the squares and in the streets, traditional musical groups from all European countries, parades of majorettes and folk groups, large funfair, the Saint Jean festival is an essential part of Villefranchise life. An unmissable annual event Every year in June, the big celebration…
Free
03
July
2026
06
July
2025
Villefranche de Rouergue and Najac
Every two years, the Ballons et Bastides en Rouergue event brings together hot air balloon enthusiasts from all over France and beyond. For a few days, the sky over West Aveyron fills with multicolored balloons, offering a magical spectacle. This is the ideal opportunity to experience hot air ballooning as a spectator or participant. 2024 program
Free
15
July
31
October
2026
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Discover the Opéra Bastide Festival in Villefranche-de-Rouergue: opera, musicals, and concerts in a unique heritage setting. An unmissable summer opera event in Aveyron. Specific dates to come Since its first remarkable edition in 2024, the Opéra Bastide Festival has transformed Villefranche-de-Rouergue into an open-air opera stage. In the exceptional setting of its Théâtre…
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July
19
July
2026
Villeneuve
Come celebrate the medieval heritage of Villeneuve d'Aveyron during the Medieval Faerie! Shows, performances, traditional dinner... to the sound of flutes and tambourines. Medieval Festival: the 2025 program A dive into the Middle Ages For a weekend, dive into the time of troubadours and minstrels! Ladies and gentlemen, come admire...
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July
01
August
2026
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Every year, Villefranche-de-Rouergue hosts a new edition of the Labyrinthe Musical, an eclectic festival combining baroque and romantic music, tango, conferences, etc. Intimate concerts, moments of discovery, and artistic encounters will enliven the town's emblematic locations throughout the week. 2026 dates to be confirmed
16,08-26,80 €
03
August
08
August
2026
Villefranche de Rouergue, Villeneuve d'Aveyron Najac, La Bastide l'Evêque, Rieupeyroux and Sauveterre de Rouergue
Every summer, the Festival en Bastides showcases street arts in Villefranche, Najac, Villeneuve, La Bastide l'Evêque, Rieupeyroux and Sauveterre de Rouergue. Let yourself be surprised! A festival, bastides Now an unmissable event in the cultural landscape of Aveyron, the Festival en Bastides will illuminate, again this summer, the squares, alleys and gardens of the bastides...
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August
24
August
2026
Najac
On the occasion of Saint-Barthélemy, savor an essential specialty of Aveyron… Fouace! Like a regional star, this brioche cake is celebrated at the Najac festival in August. A gourmet and festive product: the fouace! Fouace, a crown-shaped cake flavored with orange blossom, looks like a brioche in…
Free
21
September
26
September
2026
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
It's better close to home! Discover the Gourmand'ici Festival in Villefranche de Rouergue. Workshops, tastings, activities, exhibitions... It's THE festival for family cooking and local products. 2026 dates to be confirmed Gourmand'ici: the festival of taste, terroir and local products Calling all gourmets and the curious! Gourmand'ici,…
Free
Our other highlights and annual meetings
IN WINTER :
Meal with duck fries (gratounade):
in Sanvensa, Najac, Foissac, Morlhon…
In February – March:
Stuffed chicken meal in Monteils, Sanvensa…
In February :
Occitan Weeks in Villefranche
Wild boar evening in Villefranche
In March :
Wine and chocolate fair in Villefranche
Rally of the Causses in Villeneuve
IN SPRING :
In April :
The “repountchounade” in Maleville
Taste fair in Najac
Gratounade in Najac
The Viaur Rally in Bor and Bar
Noble Val Gardens in St-Antonin
In May :
Lames cutlery show in Najac
The parade of horse-drawn carriages in Villeneuve
Trail the laces of the Viaur in Bor and Bar
Artist's Book Festival in St-Antonin
In June :
Blue Dogs Festival in Najac
St Jean Festival in Villefranche
Carriages and Riders in Villeneuve
IN AUTUMN :
In October
Estofinade in Ols-et-Rinhodes
Villefranchement Rock in Villefranche
Chestnut fair in Laguépie
Noble Val Gardens in St-Antonin
In November :
Festa foie gras in Villefranche
IN SUMMER :
Gourmet night markets in the villages
in Najac: every Wednesday evening
in Villefranche: every Sunday evening
in Villeneuve: 1st Friday in July and August
In July :
Book and youth comic book festival at La Fouillade
Stuffed hen meal at Marin
Film Festival, Under the Canvas, in Najac
Veal on the spit, in Najac
Festi'bar in Bor and Bar
Beef on a spit in Villefranche
Medieval Faerie in Villeneuve
The Medieval of Caylus
Urban Sketchers in Caylus St-Antonin and Laguépie
Piano under the stars in Lacapelle Livron
Occitane Summer University in Laguépie
Night Motocross in Laguépie
Harvest Festival in St-Antonin
Samba Al Pais in St-Antonin
In August :
Festival in Bastides in Villefranche, Villeneuve, Najac,
La Bastide l'Evêque, Sauveterre and Rieupeyroux
Feast of St Barthélemy and Fouace in Najac
Musical Labyrinth Festival in Rouergue in Villefranche
“1000 sandwiches” meal in Salles-Courbatiès
Classical music festival in Caylus
Potters market in Caylus
Haymaking festival in Espinas
Festi-Lac in Parisot
Threshing festival in St-Antonin
In September :
Traditional Driving Competition, Carriages in Villefranche
Villeneuve Festival
Gathering of vintage cars in Najac
Celebrate St-Antonin
