Passionate about History? Follow our tour guides during classic guided tours of our villages and monuments.
Guided tours for the curious and history buffs
Discover the captivating history and hidden treasures of the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron destination with our classic guided tours. Let yourself be guided by our passionate experts who will reveal fascinating anecdotes and well-kept secrets. Explore every corner of our heritage with a new perspective during our immersive tours that will immerse you in the heart of the culture, architecture and very essence of the destination. Reserve your place now for an enriching and memorable experience.
Our classic guided tours
In the heart of our towns and villages
Follow the guide in Villeneuve d'Aveyron, he will tell you the story of this saved bastide, a stopover on the way to St Jacques de Compostelle. HAS Villefranche-de-Rouergue, discover the royal Bastide and observe the private houses of the rich merchants of yesteryear! And to Najac, walk along the main street to the church, passing at the foot of the royal fortress, the guide will tell you the history of this medieval city in the heart of the Aveyron gorges.
Monuments also have well-kept secrets…
Unravel the mysteries of our emblematic sites: the Saint-Sauveur Charterhouse, Chapel of the Black Penitents, the church of Toulongergues. In the company of one of our guide-lecturers, observe and immerse yourself in the history of these sites. What a pleasure to (re)discover our past!
How do I book my guided tour?
Ready to explore our destination in the company of a tour guide? Book your classic guided tour now for a wonderful discovery of our heritage.
Guided tours are organized from April to November during school holidays.
Are you a group of more than 20 people? Visits to our sites are possible all year round, go to our group space.
Why choose the guided tour?
- For local expertise: Our tour guides are qualified professionals who have in-depth knowledge of the history, culture and anecdotes specific to the destination. Opting for a guided tour allows you to benefit from this unique expertise and obtain rich, contextualized information.
- For privileged access: guided tours sometimes offer access to places usually inaccessible to the public and can also take place outside opening hours, which allows you a privileged approach to the place.
- For a lively exchange: the guides are there to answer your questions, share interesting anecdotes and adapt to your specific interests. A simple visit thus becomes a personalized and memorable experience.
- For comfort: On guided tours, you can relax and enjoy your exploration without worrying about logistical details. Guides take care of the planning, navigation and ensure you feel safe throughout your journey.
- For cultural enrichment: a guided tour goes beyond simple observation of sites. It offers an in-depth understanding of local culture, traditions and history, which enriches your travel experience by allowing you to better appreciate and understand the context of each place visited.
