The Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron: an ideal destination for family holidays! Wide open spaces, unspoiled nature, outdoor activities... Paradise for little explorers!

Family ideas for holidays in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron

Going as a family to Aveyron means choosing to cut yourself off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to experience moments together, share emotions and create memories that you will never forget. It also means living stories without capital letters, simple and unique adventures with your children...

Together, live beautiful natural stories, those that combine immersion in nature and discovery of an authentic heritage.

Family on the quays of the Aveyron in Villefranche de Rouergue
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Family on the causse of Villeneuve d'Aveyron
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Family on a walk in Najac
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Activities for all ages

Make the whole family happy! Find activity ideas for all ages. A stroll in a stroller with baby, an exploration in the woods with your little adventurers or a game of paintball with your teenager, no member of the family has been forgotten!

Enfant qui joue sur le causse de Villeneuve d'Aveyron

What to do with children from 0 to 3 years old?

Enfants qui jouent sur le causse

What to do with children from 3 to 6 years old?

Enfants à Najac

What to do with children from 6 to 12 years old?

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DuPrem Alpaga
  • With your family

Visit to the alpaca farm

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

Pauline

By Pauline, on Nov 10, 2022

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  • with a lover
  • With your family
  • Friends

Tonight we visit Villeneuve d'Aveyron by torchlight!

Gaëlle

By Gaëlle, May 23, 2022

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  • With your family

We discovered the dolmens of Foissac!

Gaëlle

By Gaëlle, May 05, 2022

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  • With your family

Visit of the chapel of the Pénitents Noirs with the family

Gaëlle

By Gaëlle, May 18, 2022

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Family events

Opening up to the world, expressing yourself, sharing, that's also holidays in Aveyron! As a family, experience special moments throughout the year. Shows, workshops, treasure hunts... Make your holiday a celebration filled with moments of pleasure and bonding.

25 April 2024

Soirée théâtre, à l’amphithéâtre du lycée Beauregard

  • Activities for young audiences
  • Amphithéâtre du lycée Beauregard Côte du Mas de Bonnet, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

25 April 2024

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Conférence USP “Paroles de lycéens, conférenciers en herbe”

  • Activities for young audiences
  • Théâtre municipal Quai de la sénéchaussée, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

05 April 30 June 2024

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Exposition : La ville médiévale, un jeu d’enfant

  • Activities for young audiences
  • 1 rue du château, 12270 Najac

30 March 03 November 2024

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Jeu pour les familles : Mystère à la Chartreuse, 6-12 ans

  • Activities for young people Competitions
  • Avenue Vézian Valette, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

30 March 03 November 2024

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Jeu pour les familles : Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs, 6-12 ans

  • Activities for young audiences
  • Boulevard de Haute Guyenne, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

05 April 30 June 2024

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Exposition : La ville médiévale, un jeu d’enfant

  • Activities for young audiences
  • 1 rue du château, 12270 Najac

30 March 03 November 2024

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Jeu pour les familles : Mystère à la Chartreuse, 6-12 ans

  • Activities for young people Competitions
  • Avenue Vézian Valette, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

30 March 03 November 2024

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Jeu pour les familles : Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs, 6-12 ans

  • Activities for young audiences
  • Boulevard de Haute Guyenne, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

05 April 30 June 2024

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Exposition : La ville médiévale, un jeu d’enfant

  • Activities for young audiences
  • 1 rue du château, 12270 Najac

30 March 03 November 2024

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Jeu pour les familles : Mystère à la Chartreuse, 6-12 ans

  • Activities for young people Competitions
  • Avenue Vézian Valette, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

30 March 03 November 2024

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Jeu pour les familles : Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs, 6-12 ans

  • Activities for young audiences
  • Boulevard de Haute Guyenne, 12200 Villefranche-de-Rouergue

05 April 30 June 2024

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Exposition : La ville médiévale, un jeu d’enfant

  • Activities for young audiences
  • 1 rue du château, 12270 Najac
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Théâtre en Bastides

29 July 03 August 2024

Festival in Bastides

  • Villefranche de Rouergue, Villeneuve d'Aveyron Najac, La Bastide l'Evêque, Rieupeyroux and Sauveterre de Rouergue
Every summer, the Festival en Bastides showcases street arts in Villefranche, Najac, Villeneuve, La Bastide l'Evêque, Rieupeyroux and Sauveterre de Rouergue. Let yourself be surprised! A festival, bastides Now an unmissable event in the cultural landscape of Aveyron, the Festival en Bastides will illuminate, again this summer, the squares, alleys and gardens of the bastides...

17 August 19 August 2024

Najac Fouace Festival

  • Najac
On the occasion of Saint-Barthélemy, savor an essential specialty of Aveyron… Fouace! Like a regional star, this brioche cake is celebrated at the Najac festival in August. A gourmet and festive product: the fouace! Fouace, a crown-shaped cake flavored with orange blossom, looks like a brioche in…
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Fête de la saint Jean

22 June 23 June 2024

Feast of St Jean in Villefranche de Rouergue

  • Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Flowered corso, bandas in the squares and in the streets, traditional musical groups from all European countries, parades of majorettes and folk groups, large funfair, the St. John's Day festival is a must in Villefranche life. An unmissable annual event Every year in June, the big celebration…
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20 July 21 July 2024

Medieval Villeneuve

  • Villeneuve
Come and celebrate the medieval heritage of Villeneuve d'Aveyron on the occasion of the medieval faërie! Shows, performances, traditional dinner… to the sound of flutes and tambourines. Located 9 km from Villefranche de Rouergue, the bastide of Villeneuve is a little nugget to discover. Overlooking the limestone plateau of the Causse, it is a stage on the way…
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