Marion, author in Bastides and Gorges de l'Aveyron

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100% Aveyronnaise, I love exploring the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron to enjoy new landscapes throughout the seasons...
Hikes, visits to monuments and charming villages, events and outings with friends... I'm never bored in this pretty corner of Aveyron!

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Ready to surpass yourself? 8 races and trails in Aveyron to try!

Our selection of trails and running races in Aveyron: sporting challenges, incredible landscapes and conviviality await you at the destination! Check out the calendar and choose your next challenge. Races and trails in Aveyron | 2025 Program Discover the 2025 sports calendar of races and trails at the Bastides and Gorges de…

By Marion, Dec 31, 2024

Reading time: 2 min.

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Three magical experiences to have with horses

Experience unique moments with horses! Peaceful walks for adults, adventures for children… We invite you to live three magical experiences with horses! With a passionate guide at your side, you will take shaded paths, cross meadows bathed in sunshine and discover secret places where only the song of…

By Marion, on 31 Oct 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

Activities to do when it’s hot in Aveyron

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Top 7 activities to do in Aveyron when it’s hot

When the mercury rises, there's no question of staying indoors! There are a multitude of activities to do in Aveyron when it is hot. Whether you are a history lover, nature enthusiast or water sports enthusiast, you will find what you are looking for. Here are our top 7 best activities to enjoy even when it’s hot! There…

By Marion, July 30, 2024

Reading time: 1 min.

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5 free family activities

We bring you a selection of 5 free activities to do with your family in Aveyron. Transform a walk into an exploration or a simple visit into an adventure: that's what we offer you here, plus it's free!

By Marion, July 02, 2024

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Loc Dieu, the abbey that saved the Mona Lisa

Did you know ? Located a few minutes from Villefranche de Rouergue, the Loc Dieu abbey housed the Mona Lisa in 1940. Visit the Loc Dieu abbey: the fortified abbey with an incredible past The abbeys are full of surprises. Three breaths from Villefranche-de-Rouergue and the majestic Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur, we head off to discover Loc Dieu, the fortified abbey which…

By Marion, June 11, 2024

Reading time: 3 min.

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To try: a 100% nature outing in Aveyron

Want to spend some time outdoors observing nature, fauna and flora? We tell you about our discovery of the Montaris marsh, between Salles-Courbatiès and Villeneuve d'Aveyron! Rémi Garrigou welcomes us from Salles-Courbatiès, a small village in Aveyron, 20 minutes from Villefranche de Rouergue. Rémi is a river technician…

By Marion, May 02, 2024

Reading time: 5 min.

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Our most beautiful sunrises and sunsets

Discover the best spots to contemplate the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron. Sunset at Calvaire In Villefranche de Rouergue, it is on the heights of the city that you can contemplate a superb sunset. From the belvedere, you will see the Aveyron river, the roofs…

By Marion, February 27, 2024

Reading time: 4 min.

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Netflix series in Villefranche de Rouergue, behind the scenes

Netflix series in Villefranche de Rouergue: an astonishing filming location for the adaptation of the book “All the Light We Cannot See” All the Light We Cannot SeeAll the light we cannot see All the light we cannot see is the title from the novel written by Anthony Doerr, published in 2014 under…

By Marion, Dec 20, 2023

Reading time: 4 min.

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Our 7 ideas for a weekend in Aveyron

Heritage lover, hiking lover, gastronomy lover... Choose the theme made for you for a weekend in Aveyron. In this article, we give you our ideas for a weekend in the Bastides et Gorges de l'Aveyron destination, one of the Grands Sites Occitanie - Sud de France. Lots of heritage in one weekend…

By Marion, Dec 15, 2023

Reading time: 7 min.

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To do in winter

Thrills and wonder: your guide to the experiences to enjoy this winter in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron. Discover our top activities and outings! What to do this winter in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron?

By Marion, Nov 29, 2023

Reading time: 1 min.

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