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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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Foissac Prehistoric Cave, a family-friendly visit during the fall holidays

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Fall Break: 15 Family Activities

Take advantage of the fall break to share unforgettable moments with your family! Discover 15 activity ideas for the fall break.

By Marion, on 10 Oct 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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Spring break: family fun and adventures!

Want to spend an unforgettable spring break in Aveyron? Discover our TOP 10 activities for families: nature walks, outdoor games, fun visits, and adventures for young and old. Everything you need to create magical memories together! 10 ideas for family activities for the holidays

By Marion, on 26 Mar 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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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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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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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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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 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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Fishing, soon a new passion for your little ones!

Family holidays in Aveyron = activity in the great outdoors. Today, it's fishing activities for children at La Fouillade lake! I'll tell you... This fishing event is organized by the Aveyron Fishing Federation and led by Julien Lagarrigue, professional fishing guide instructor. This enthusiast also offers initiation and...

By Marion, July 26, 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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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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Family nature hike weekend

Our New Year's resolution? Treat yourself to a hiking weekend! After the holidays, a breath of fresh air in the great outdoors will do the whole family a world of good! Despite the cold, it's sunny this weekend. Perfect for enjoying the fresh air of Aveyron! Hiking boots, a backpack...

By Pauline, on 01 Jan 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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Visit to the alpaca farm

Looking for an unusual activity for our vacation and to please the children, we book a visit to the DuPrem Alpaga farm, in Maleville. An outing in the heart of nature among the alpacas, the whole family is enthusiastic so let's go! A farm of enthusiasts At first glance, the setting seduces us! The...

By Pauline, on Nov 10, 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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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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Visit of the chapel of the Pénitents Noirs with the family

Join us as we explore the Chapel of the Black Penitents, a jewel of Villefranche's heritage! A guided tour with a booklet for a simple family experience. After enjoying the beautiful and large Villefranche market, we headed to the Chapel of the Black Penitents, located in the upper part of the bastide. In...

By Gaëlle, May 18, 2022

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We discovered the dolmens of Foissac!

In the heart of the Causse de Villeneuve, this circuit is ideal for families, well marked (large blue arrows) and accessible to all! Follow the paths between oaks and junipers to discover the dolmens of Foissac, large monolithic stones built on top of each other and take the opportunity to listen to nature. It's...

By Gaëlle, 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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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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