Traveling with your dog, obvious to you? Prepare your getaway to experience unforgettable moments with your faithful four-legged companion.
Activities and visiting sites
What to do with your dog in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron?
- Hike with your dog in the great outdoors
- Along the water with your doggie
- Explore fortresses and castles
- Immerse yourself in the history of our churches and abbeys
- Explore our bastides
- Challenge yourself at mini golf
- Fill up on local gastronomy
- Breathe in the scents of nature
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Hike with your dog
The word “walk” is enough to make him quiver with happiness? Set off to discover nature with your faithful companion! The Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron will be the ideal playground for your walks and hikes. Experience a family adventure on our paths, between medieval bastides and large natural spaces. Let yourself be guided by your dog's insatiable curiosity and boundless energy, a good time awaits!
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Along the water with your doggie
Is your dog as comfortable as a fish in water? Take him on an adventure along the river! On your canoe in Najac or on a cruise in Cahors and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, your dog can have fun watching the fish before taking a refreshing bath.
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Explore fortresses and castles
Discover History with your faithful companion. Explore the secret corridors of the Najac fortress and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Aveyron gorges from its keep. Beautiful surprises also await you at the Penne fortress and the Larroque-Toirac castle where dogs are also welcome.
Which castle to visit with your dog?
- La royal fortress of Najac, an exceptional defensive site above the Aveyron gorges.
- La penne fortress, a journey to the time of knights and minstrels.
- Le Larroque-Toirac castle, a medieval site that became a stately home in the XNUMXth century.
We had a great time on the guided tour of the fortress. As a bonus, dogs are allowed. A magnificent view arriving at the top of the keep.
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Immerse yourself in the history of our churches and abbeys
Enjoy the soothing atmosphere of our churches and abbeys with your dog, an experience that combines spirituality, calm and the comforting presence of your faithful companion.
Which monument to visit with your dog?
- La Chapel of the Black Penitents, jewel of baroque art in Villefranche de Rouergue.
- The Cistercian Abbey of Loc-Dieu and its romantic park in Elbes.
- Beaulieu Abbey, showcase of an exceptional collection of modern art.
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Explore our bastides
Go on an adventure in a charming village with your dog, stroll through the picturesque streets and create unforgettable memories in the company of your faithful four-legged friend. An authentic getaway for the whole family!
You can also follow our guided outdoor tours! In Villefranche de Rouergue, Villeneuve and Najac, let yourself be told the history of bastides with many secrets.
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Challenge yourself at mini golf
Imagine an activity for the whole family, in a pretty wooded and flowery setting, where your dog can observe you in complete tranquility. The Source mini-golf welcomes you to Saint-André de Najac!
Very warm welcome, charming and friendly couple. Round of golf in a calm and green setting. Dogs accepted with bowls of water at their disposal. Delicious ice cream. Brief pleasant moment with family.
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Fill up on local gastronomy
In our markets, with our producers or in the restaurant, enjoy good local products in the company of your favorite animal.
Where to eat local products with your dog?
- About our markets : Thursday and Saturday morning in Villefranche de Rouergue, Sunday morning in Najac and Villeneuve d'Aveyron.
- At our producers: taste delicious cheeses Falgayroles farm and taste duck in all its forms at farm of Jacques Carles. You can also visit with your dog.
- In restaurants that accept pets. Find the list here.
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Breathe in the scents of nature
Between Causse and Ségala, discover a place that will awaken your senses! The Jammes Gardens bring together a variety of aromatic and medicinal plants whose virtues and uses will be told to you by an enthusiast!
Where to sleep with your dog in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron?
Find the list of accommodation that accepts dogs. Hotels, guest houses, campsites… Find the best option for you and your doggie.
Camping OnlyCamp du Rouergue – Les Roulottes
La Vie au Grand Vert
Domaine L’Indien
Aire de camping-car la Coustoune – Camping-car Park
Village de Chalets pour groupes – Le hameau des Celles Basses
Village de Chalets pour groupes – Le hameau des Celles Basses
Daoudou : Gîte de groupe paysan à la ferme
Gîte d’étape de Bor et Bar
For your dog
