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Ready to surpass yourself? 9 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...
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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!
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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....
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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!...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 among fortified towns and the Aveyron gorges. A little over 36 kilometers to cover on the GR 62b and GR 36 trails towards Santiago de Compostela. Najac Fortress, © Aurélie Michel. Departure by train from Najac. It offers a superb view...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Street Art in Decazeville
Looking to get off the beaten track? The Street Art Trail in Decazeville is for you! Follow us through the streets of the towns and villages of the Decazeville region to admire captivating murals. Decazeville, the Aveyron capital of Street Art? Street Art Decazeville, © Ouest Aveyron Tourisme Ouest Aveyron Tourisme Create a museum...
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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...
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Villefranche, seen from the sky
Fly with me over Villefranche! Live a unique experience in the air in a microlight… It’s 19 p.m., I’m at the edge of the Villefranche-de-Rouergue airfield in Graves… the runway is empty, a cat is crossing the grass and then, I hear the dull sound of an engine approaching, I see a bird in the distance…
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