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What to do in Aveyron in winter?

Thrills and wonder: your guide to Aveyron in winter, around Najac, Villefranche de Rouergue, and Villeneuve. Enough to make you want to come in the off-season! For each village, we'll give you our favorite ideas for enjoying the destination when things are quieter. And as a bonus at the end: 12...

By Marion, on 28 Oct 2025

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Top hikes to do in autumn

Want to get some fresh air? Discover the most beautiful hikes to do in autumn in Aveyron. Autumn is a great time of year to embark on the "Najac, a hilltop village" hiking trail. On the heights of the village, head into the chestnut groves where intense red, ochre, and yellow colors dominate. The trail, lined with...

By Marion, on 26 Sep 2025

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4 free outings to enjoy nature in September

September is the perfect time to marvel at what nature still has up its sleeve. We've found four 100% free outings for you to enjoy the great outdoors and learn some surprising tips... What if nettles weren't just a plant to avoid? With Michaël Fayret, wild forager and passionate botanist, little...

By Marion, August 28, 2025

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Couple at the Saint-Sauveur Charterhouse

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Sunday outing: rediscover your corner of paradise

"We know the places we go on vacation better than our own region." We hear this phrase so often that it could become a tourist slogan. What if, this Sunday, after coffee (and your mother-in-law's pie), you decided to give the lie to this good old adage? Here are some ideas for...

By Marion, May 22, 2025

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8 hikes to explore the Causse

Explore the Causse with 8 hikes featuring unspoiled nature, sublime views, and charming trails. The adventure begins here!

By Marion, on 23 Apr 2025

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Your weekend by the fire: rentals with fireplace

Imagine yourself, comfortably seated in a soft armchair, a steaming cup in hand, listening to the crackling of the logs… Discover our selection of gîtes and guest rooms with fireplaces or stoves, perfect for enhancing a cocooning weekend in Aveyron. Experiences to live in winter Even if you are nice and warm in your rental...

By Marion, on Jan 16, 2025

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

Our selection of trail runs and races in Aveyron: sporting challenges, incredible landscapes, and a friendly atmosphere await you! Check the calendar and choose your next challenge. Races and trail runs in Aveyron | 2026 program under construction. Discover the 2026 sports calendar for races and trail runs in the Bastides region...

By Marion, Dec 31, 2024

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Three magical experiences to have with horses

Experience unique moments with horses! Peaceful rides 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 sun-drenched meadows and discover secret places where only the song of...

By Marion, on 31 Oct 2024

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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 temperature rises, there's no point staying indoors! There are a multitude of activities to do in Aveyron when the weather is hot. Whether you're a history buff, nature enthusiast, or a water sports fan, you'll find what you're looking for. Here are our top 7 activities to enjoy even when it's hot! The...

By Marion, July 30, 2024

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Test: Which visit is right for you?

Classic, sensory, or nighttime tour... Which tour is right for you? Take the test and find out! Why would you choose a guided tour over a self-guided tour? 🤩 To gain in-depth knowledge. In fact, I could listen to a guide for hours...🌿 No wasted time (or route), the guide knows...

By gfournier, June 17, 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, Loc Dieu Abbey housed the Mona Lisa in 1940. Loc Dieu: The Fortified Abbey with an Incredible Past Abbeys are full of surprises. Just a stone's throw from Villefranche-de-Rouergue and the majestic Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur, let's discover Loc Dieu, the fortified abbey that housed the...

By Marion, June 11, 2024

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Interviews: the favorite desserts of Villefranche residents

What do you think is the best dessert in Villefranche-de-Rouergue? We asked the people of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, and here's their answer! A sure bet: profiteroles. Dessert selected by Muriel. The profiteroles at Gaya restaurant are a real treat for fans of classic desserts. These small, golden, crispy puffs, filled with cream...

By gfournier, May 28, 2024

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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, 8 minutes from Villeneuve and 20 minutes from Villefranche de Rouergue....

By Marion, May 02, 2024

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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

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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 See is the title of the novel written by Anthony Doerr, published in 2014 under the original title “All the Light We Cannot See”. This book met...

By Marion, Dec 20, 2023

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Our 7 ideas for a weekend in Aveyron

Heritage lovers, hiking enthusiasts, food lovers... Choose the theme that's right for you for a weekend in Aveyron. In this article, we share our ideas for a weekend in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron destination, one of the Grands Sites Occitanie - Sud de France. A wealth of heritage in one weekend...

By Marion, Dec 15, 2023

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What to do 2 hours from Toulouse?

We give you ideas for visits and activities less than 2 hours from Toulouse. Getaways with or without a car to get a breath of fresh air surrounded by nature. Coming to Najac also means choosing a concentrate of nature, between the wooded hills of the Aveyron gorges and a discreet river. A paradise to practice...

By Marion, Nov 13, 2023

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Guided tour of the church of Tolongergues

Let's discover an enigmatic place in Villeneuve d'Aveyron! Visigothic past, pre-Romanesque heritage… the guided tour of the church of Toulongergues has many surprises in store for us. It's an understatement to say that visiting the Toulongergues church takes me back to my childhood... The last time I saw the site, I was 13, and it was a barn!...

By Pauline, on 05 Sep 2023

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Three days in Villefranche de Rouergue

A desire to escape from our daily lives in Toulouse brings us to Aveyron! Three days in Villefranche de Rouergue: perfect for a weekend less than 2 hours from Toulouse. Friday: visit the must-see monuments of Villefranche de Rouergue The Chapel of the Black Penitents We begin our weekend with a visit to the chapel...

By Pauline, June 22, 2023

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A whole art, from the Aveyron gorges to the Lot valley

Lovers of modern and contemporary art? Follow us on a road trip from the Aveyron Gorges to the Lot Valley. A 100% artistic itinerary for lovers of exhibitions and galleries. Stage 1: Beaulieu Abbey in Ginals We begin our artistic itinerary in the Seye Valley, a small river about 48 kilometers long that takes its...

By Marion, June 07, 2023

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Introduction to falconry
with the Horts of Walhalla

An unusual activity awaits us in Villeneuve d'Aveyron: an introduction to falconry with a walk with a falcon. Follow us as we discover birds of prey! After crossing the pretty village of Villeneuve d'Aveyron, we arrive at Isabelle's house. She welcomes us into the grounds of her house. Facing us are the fields of the Villeneuve causse. Isabelle introduces herself, she...

By Marion, May 24, 2023

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Van La Petite Vadrouille at Saut de la Mounine

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The Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron by van

Looking for adventure? Explore the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron in a van. Three days on the beautiful roads of West Aveyron in Van Life mode, between viewpoints, characterful villages and must-see sites. The stay: practical side Length of stay: 3 days and 2 nights Distance to cover on the route: approximately...

By Clémence, on 18 Apr 2023

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From Toulouse to Villefranche de Rouergue by train

Discover the Bastides and Gorges of the Aveyron by train! From Toulouse Matabiau train station, head towards Villefranche de Rouergue: an authentic bastide town 1 hour 40 minutes from Toulouse. From Toulouse to Villefranche de Rouergue by train: board immediately! At Toulouse Matabiau train station, embark on a journey to...

By Marion, on 12 Apr 2023

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Visiting the Chapel of the Black Penitents

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Sensory visit of the chapel of the Black Penitents

Discover the heritage differently with the sensory visit of the chapel of the Black Penitents. Observe, feel, listen... Awaken your senses in this surprising monument in Villefranche de Rouergue. Fond of unusual discoveries, I decided to register with my brother for the sensory visit to the chapel of the Pénitents Noirs in Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Wishing to avoid the traditional...

By Lola, on Mar 22, 2023

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Nature walk on the causse of Villeneuve d'Aveyron

As a student in Toulouse, I often come back to Villeneuve d'Aveyron, this beautiful little medieval town where I come from. Looking through the Bastides and Gorges de l'Aveyron destination magazine, I see that the tourist office organizes nature walks on the causse. Needing a breath of fresh air after my exams and in love with my...

By Pauline, on Mar 16, 2023

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Plunge into the heart of the Sixties at the Galerie Jean-Marie Périer

Spending the weekend in Aveyron, I decided to surprise my parents by inviting them to the Jean-Marie Périer Gallery in Villeneuve d'Aveyron. Loving 60s music and having recently seen the famous photographer on television talking about the site, the experience really appeals to me! I'll tell you... A building...

By Ludovic, on Jan 30, 2023

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Wellness stay

On this mild January weekend like the southwest knows so much, we decided, with my companion, to treat ourselves to a two-day well-being break in Aveyron. Nothing like after the holidays! First day under the sign of well-being We booked our getaway here because this small town surrounded...

By Pauline, on 12 Jan 2023

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Graves aerodrome, Villefranche de Rouergue

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We fly over Villefranche de Rouergue and Najac by plane

I wanted something special, a little out of the ordinary... Come on, I'll take you up in the air for a discovery flight from Villefranche-de-Rouergue. To make this childhood dream come true, I contacted the Rouergue Flying Club, located at the Château de Graves airfield in Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Its members are...

By Clémence, on Nov 18, 2022

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Street Art in Decazeville

Want to get off the beaten track? The Decazeville Street Art Trail is for you! Follow us through the streets of the towns of the Decazeville region to admire captivating murals. Decazeville, Aveyron's Street Art Capital? West Aveyron Tourism Create an open-air museum accessible to all:...

By Adele, on 07 Oct 2022

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Weekend between bastides and Aveyron gorges on the way to Compostela

Follow me from Salles-Courbatiès to Najac for two days of hiking between fortified towns and gorges of the Aveyron. A little over 36 kilometers to cover on the GR 62b and the GR 36 towards Santiago de Compostela. Aurélie Michel Departure by train from Najac It's with a superb low-angle view of the dungeon...

By Stéphanie, on Sep 30, 2022

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Bastides and Aveyron gorges by bike!

I'm taking you on a bike ride through the heart of the bastides and gorges of Aveyron! Follow me from Villefranche de Rouergue to Najac via Villeneuve d'Aveyron to admire the beautiful landscapes... Leaving from Villefranche de Rouergue, let's get on the bike! As soon as I arrive in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, I decide to go up high, heading for the...

By Stéphanie, June 22, 2022

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The Aveyron river by canoe!

Follow us along the river! We're taking you on our canoe in Najac for a refreshing trip on the Aveyron. A great feeling to experience in the great outdoors... Monday, May 30, 2022, it's already unseasonably warm. Nearly 30°C in the shade! With a longtime friend, we decide to go on a...

By Ludovic, June 21, 2022

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At the Villefranche de Rouergue market

Thursday morning in Villefranche is market time! Head to the heart of the medieval fortified town, where an explosion of flavors and colors are on the menu. Local produce, local specialties... One goal: treat yourself! The market: colors and flavors It's 9 a.m. when we arrive at Place Notre-Dame, following the colorful broomstick...

By Marion, June 10, 2022

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On a walk on the heights of the Lot valley

Awaken your senses during a hike in the heart of the Causse. Alone, with family, or with friends, you'll be amazed by this endless green nature and its breathtaking panoramas! Grab your sneakers and let's go! There's nothing like a little hike on this sunny June 1st. It's forecast to...

By Adele, June 08, 2022

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Tonight we visit Villeneuve d'Aveyron by torchlight!

From the Place des Conques, to the Villeneuve church, passing through the winding streets of the medieval town, the torchlight guided tour plunges us into a magical atmosphere. The weather is pleasant, on this mild summer evening, we quietly cross the alleys of the medieval city to the Place des Conques. A little...

By Gaëlle, May 23, 2022

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A day at the Festival in Bastides

On vacation near Villefranche de Rouergue in August, we discover the program of the Festival en Bastides! Six days of shows and artistic performances to the rhythm of music, all in a festive and warm atmosphere... Let's go! A clown show in Villeneuve After quickly browsing the rich program of entertainment,...

By Marion, May 19, 2022

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Night visit of the Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur

We tell you about our nocturnal visit to the Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur, an unforgettable unusual experience. With us, dive into a magical world, to the chanting of monks and the light of candles... An enchanting place With my companion, we arrive at the Saint-Sauveur Charterhouse after a pleasant dinner in a restaurant in the center of Villefranche....

By Romane, May 05, 2022

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Adele

Passionate about travel, I like to travel the world in search of wonder and authenticity! The Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron have an incomparable richness, inhabitants proud of their territory who want to share their knowledge. I was welcomed with open arms in a region that I did not know but which makes me want to stay.

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Clémence

Originally from the Pyrenees, I arrived in the region by chance. I found in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron a wild and heritage region that made me stay. Being able to walk both in narrow gorges that remind me of my mountains or on airy causses is what I like the most! Although the local cuisine also interests me, farçous, spit cakes, aligot: even a vegetarian finds happiness... Every day for work, I cross the centuries over the course of my guided tours: you never get bored in the West Aveyron!

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Gaëlle

Here, I like the tranquility and the surrounding nature, far from the crowds, we are good! Land of authenticity, our territory is 100% true, with people proud of their country and that's also Aveyron. My appointment not to be missed: the markets where you can buy good local products, it's ideal to share a meal with family and friends!

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Ludovic

Lovers of nature and heritage, the territory of the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron has seduced me... Its picturesque cities, its wide open spaces, its wild river and its majestic buildings make it very pleasant to live there. and work on it!

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Lola

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Marion

100% Aveyronnaise, I love exploring the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron to enjoy new landscapes over the seasons... Hikes, visits to monuments and charming villages, events and outings with friends... I don't never bored in this pretty corner of Aveyron!

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Pauline

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Stephanie

100% local! Ex-creator and organizer of itinerant stays “La Balade des Cités Médiévales”, “Terre d'Histoire et Village d'exception”… I recommend them to you to discover the area, its secret and peaceful paths, its little busy little roads! Hikes, bike or mountain bike outings, via ferrata... I'm never bored in this corner of Occitania!

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