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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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Jean-Marie Périer Gallery: the playlist

Did you like the sound ambiance of the Galerie Jean-Marie? Do you want to find a song that you liked? Find the full playlist! Our selection: good sound for every occasion Here, only music performed by the artists photographed by Jean-Marie Périer. The team has selected a top 10 of timeless tracks that will (re)put...

By Marion, on 05 Mar 2025

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Bar restaurant Les Arcades in Villeneuve d'Aveyron

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Where to have a drink?

Discover the best places to have a drink in Villefranche de Rouergue, Villeneuve d'Aveyron, Najac and the surrounding area. Friendly bars, lively terraces and must-see places for a successful outing with friends.

By Marion, February 27, 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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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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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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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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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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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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A cure of duck therapy, what do you think?

Jacky Carles is an institution in his own right: in the heart of the Aveyron Gorges, he set up his farm some fifty years ago with one idea in mind: green tourism! And today, people flock there to taste duck specialties in all sauces! Welcome to the farm...

By Gaëlle, on 17 Nov 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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Paragliding flight over the heights of the Lot valley

I'm taking you to the west of Aveyron for my first paragliding flight over the heights of the Lot! Fly with me... Already knowing this legend well, I would like not to suffer the same fate as the mounine! David immediately reassures me: he has been practicing his activity for years, before in the Alps, and masters...

By Clémence, August 16, 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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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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A summer evening in Aveyron

Experience festive moments in Aveyron! Because here we love to get together, sing, dance, toast... I'll take you to where simplicity, conviviality and generosity reign: the village festivals! A tour of the Festival en Bastides Gourmet break at the night market After a beautiful day in the sun, I don't stop there! Summer evenings are...

By Romane, May 05, 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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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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