Why come and live in West Aveyron? Discover the good reasons to come and live every day in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Villeneuve, Najac or in one of our other villages of character.
What if you could enjoy the sunshine and good life in the Aveyron region all year round? Imagine: living in a holiday paradise, in a human-scale town or a village in the countryside . A place where small shops and services will make your daily life easier. Enjoy cultural outings , friendly local festivals perfect for meeting new people… And the great outdoors awaits! The Aveyron gorges will be your playground for family outings or for practicing your favorite sport, allowing you to contemplate nature in every season.
Sun and mild temperatures all year round
On the edge of the Southwest and on the first hills of the Massif Central, western Aveyron enjoys a fairly mild oceanic climate. Our bastides are towns and villages that are sunnier and drier than the national average. In Villefranche-de-Rouergue, the sun shines more than 27 days a month in summer and 24 to 25 days a month in winter!
Temperatures rarely fall below freezing, averaging 17°C throughout the year: from 7°C in January to 27°C in August. With its healthy, dry climate, the Causse de Villeneuve is an ideal place to breathe the fresh air of our vast natural spaces in Aveyron . In Najac , in the Aveyron gorges , nature remains lush and green for much of the year, and autumn reveals magnificent colors.
Living well every day in the land of holidays!
By choosing to live here, you'll enjoy a wide range of activities and a vibrant community life throughout the year, whether you live in Villefranche-de-Rouergue , Villeneuve , Najac , or one of our many other charming villages. And because we know how to have a good time here, in the summer you'll be able to fully experience major festivals and night markets with your neighbors, who will become your new friends.
Every week, you'll find Béatrice, Patrice, and your other favorite producers at the Villefranche market or in local shops . Aveyron specialties , local meats, and sun-drenched fruits and vegetables—savor the good life with local produce! Eating healthily and taking care of yourself every day, with relaxing and wellness activities : the recipe for your new life here.
Here, we have reconciled cultural outings and sport
To get active, the Aveyron gorges will be your natural gym, where you can enjoy your favorite sports and leisure activities . Around the water, of course: canoeing, kayaking , paddleboarding , fishing … vertically: climbing , via ferrata , treetop adventure courses … or in the air: paragliding , hot air ballooning … With our hiking trails and tourist routes , our historical sites and monuments , you'll be spoiled for choice for a Wednesday outing or a family weekend.
In our bastides , art, history and heritage intersect in amazing places to visit: Jean-Marie Périer Studio in Villeneuve, the Governor's House in Najac, the Cabrol Urban Museum , the Saint-Sauveur Charterhouse and the Chapel of the Black Penitents in Villefranche… For children, workshops are offered all year round by the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire des Bastides du Rouergue.
For further exploration...
Find more information for a future installation on the territory of the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron. Work, employment, housing, shops and associations... Let yourself be guided.
