Are you looking for what to visit and what to do in Villeneuve d'Aveyron? We give you our top 10 essential activities: guided tours, sites to visit, events, sports and leisure...
Top 10 things to see and do in Villeneuve d'Aveyron
Are you planning your stay in Bastides and Gorges de l'Aveyron? Are you already there? Discover our top 10 activities to do in Villeneuve d'Aveyron... Between heritage, nature and well-being, enjoy a stay full of discoveries!
01
Follow the guide
Accompanied by a conferral guide, stroll through the alleys and cross the eras of this village where each stone is a witness of Occitan architecture.
02
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Sixties
Johnny Hallyday, Françoise Hardy, Alain Delon, the Beatles...admire the most beautiful portraits made by the photographer Jean-Marie Perier… All to the rhythm of music from the yéyé period!
03
Push the doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Discover this amazing church built in two stages: the Roman part of the eleventh century and the gothic church of the thirteenth century. Contemplate them murals of the XNUMXth century and let yourself be carried away by the legend of the hanged man.
04
Climb the Soubirane tower
In summer, climb the steps of the High Gate of Villeneuve to discover beautiful temporary exhibitions.
05
Stroll along the path of the Giant's Tomb
As a family with children, make a treasure hunt to discover the landscapes and the small heritage of the causse, ahead !
Game booklet to be collected from the Villeneuve tourist office or application to be downloaded from Baludik.
06
Enjoy the countryside
Enjoy the tranquility of the countryside surroundings, to the rhythm of the cows and sheep... Go and cuddle the goats of the Goat farm du Petit Compostelle and bring them to the meadow!
07
Savor the local gastronomy
On the the market on Sunday morning, in the restaurants, at the butcher, the baker or during night markets in summer, taste the local produce : cheeses, veal from Aveyron, oil pump… Treat yourself!
08
Hike on the causse
Sometimes flat or hilly, often dry, sometimes arid, this territory that the sea occupied 280 million years ago is characterized by the omnipresence of a luminous limestone which illuminates the landscapes and the buildings. Explore this limestone plateau to discover dolmens, dovecotes, cazelles et gariottes...
09
Find the sound and colors of the Middle Ages
Each year, the 3rd Sunday of July is an opportunity to dive into the heart of the Middle Ages. Reading of tales, performances by knights, musicians, fire jugglers set the stage ablaze after a good traditional meal.
10
Immerse yourself in the history of the church of Tolongergues
In the town of Villeneuve d'Aveyron, a few kilometers from the center of the village stands an intriguing building: the church of Toulongergues. Built ago over 1 years, she will tell you some of her secrets during a in guided tour.
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