In the heart of Occitania, the department of Aveyron is rich in landscapes and villages to explore. From Villefranche and its surroundings, discover exceptional tourist sites. On the way !
Survey the territory! On foot on the way to Santiago de Compostela or by car from village to village, go on an adventure! Put on your sneakers or fasten your belt, our tourist routes are waiting for you.
On the way to Santiago
In France, the Way of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle is a real institution! Have you been tempted by this adventure for years? Why not head over here to Aveyron? Departing from Salles-Courbatiès, Villefranche or Monteils, embark on this incredible experience!
The Great Sites route
Between Aveyron, Lot, Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne, villages with a remarkable architectural and natural heritage waiting for you ! Less than 1h30 by car from the territory of the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron, eight Great Sites are to be discovered. Conques and its abbey, Rodez and its cathedral, Millau and its Viaduct...Your route will be dotted with unmissable places in the French tourist landscape.
Circuit of the Most Beautiful Villages of France
From Najac to Sauveterre-de-Rouergue, from Belcastel to Conques or even from Capdenac-le-Haut to Saint-Cirq Lapopie, contemplate the Most Beautiful Villages of France of the region. You will have to travel less than 60 kilometers from the territory of the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron to explore eight villages of undeniable charm. Connect your GPS or unfold your road map, let's go!