Guided tour of the church of Tolongergues
Let's go and discover an enigmatic place in Villeneuve d'Aveyron! Visigothic past, pre-Romanesque heritage… the guided tour of the Toulongergues church has many surprises in store for us. It’s an understatement to say that visiting the Toulongergues church takes me back to my childhood… The last time I saw the site, I was 13, and it was a barn!…
A whole art, from the Aveyron gorges to the Lot valley
Lovers of modern and contemporary art? Follow us in roadtrip mode from the Aveyron gorges to the Lot valley. A 100% artistic itinerary for lovers of exhibitions and galleries. Stage 1: Beaulieu Abbey in Ginals We begin our artistic itinerary in the valley of the Seye, a small river of around 48 kilometers which takes its…
Our top 7 castles
to visit
Imposing medieval fortress or sumptuous Renaissance residence, live the castle life in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron. We give you our top 7 castles to visit around Villefranche de Rouergue, Najac and Villeneuve d'Aveyron. Fortresses and castles: attack! Climb to the top of the fortress keep…
The Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron by van
Want adventure? Explore the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron by van. Three days on the pretty roads of Western Aveyron in Van Life mode, between viewpoints, villages of character and unmissable sites. The stay: practical side Duration of stay: 3 days and 2 nightsDistance to cover on the route: around 100…
From Toulouse to Villefranche de Rouergue by train
Discover the Bastides and Gorges de l'Aveyron destination by train! From Toulouse Matabiau train station, head towards Villefranche de Rouergue: an authentic bastide town 1h40 from Toulouse. From Toulouse to Villefranche de Rouergue by train: immediate boarding! At the Toulouse Matabiau SNCF station, embark on a trip to…
Sensory visit of the chapel of the Black Penitents
Discover the heritage differently with the sensory visit of the chapel of the Black Penitents. Observe, feel, listen... Awaken your senses in this surprising monument in Villefranche de Rouergue. Fond of unusual discoveries, I decided to register with my brother for the sensory visit to the chapel of the Pénitents Noirs in Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Wishing to avoid the traditional...
Plunge into the heart of the Sixties at the Galerie Jean-Marie Périer
Spending the Christmas holidays in the west of the Aveyron department, I decided to surprise my parents by inviting them to the Galerie Jean-Marie Périer in Villeneuve d'Aveyron. Loving 60s music and having recently seen the famous photographer on TV talking about the site visit, the experience tempts me…
We fly over Villefranche de Rouergue and Najac by plane
I wanted a special activity, a little out of everyday life… Come on, I'll take you up in the air for a discovery flight by plane from Villefranche de Rouergue. To realize this childhood dream, I contacted the Rouergue flying club, located at the Château de Graves aerodrome, in Villefranche de Rouergue. Its members are…
Street Art in Decazeville
Want to get off the beaten track? The Street art course in Decazeville is made for you! Follow us along the streets of the towns of the Decazevillois country to contemplate captivating mural works. Decazeville, the Aveyron capital of Street art? Creating an open-air museum accessible to all: that is an ambition…
What to do in Villeneuve d'Aveyron?
Are you looking for what to visit and what to do in Villeneuve d'Aveyron? We give you our top 10 essential activities: guided tours, sites to visit, events, sports and leisure… Top 10 things to see and do in Villeneuve d'Aveyron Are you planning your stay in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron? You are already…
What to do in Najac?
Are you looking for what to visit and what to do in Najac? We give you our top 10 essential activities: guided tours, sites to visit, events, sports and leisure… Top 10 things to do and see in Najac Are you planning your stay in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron? You are already there...
Villefranche, seen from the sky
Fly with me above Villefranche! Live a unique experience in the air in a microlight... It's 19 p.m., I'm on the edge of the Villefranche-de-Rouergue aerodrome in Graves... the runway is empty, a cat crosses the grass and then, I hear the muffled sound of an approaching engine, I see in the distance like a bird...
Tonight we visit Villeneuve d'Aveyron by torchlight!
From the Place des Conques, to the Villeneuve church, passing through the winding streets of the medieval town, the torchlight guided tour plunges us into a magical atmosphere. The weather is pleasant, on this mild summer evening, we quietly cross the alleys of the medieval city to the Place des Conques. A little…
Visit of the chapel of the Pénitents Noirs with the family
Follow us to discover the chapel of the Black Penitents, a jewel of Villefranche heritage! A visit with booklet for a family moment in all simplicity. After having taken advantage of the beautiful and large market of Villefranche, we went to the chapel of the Pénitents Noirs, on the upper part of the bastide. In…
Night visit of the Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur
We tell you about our nocturnal visit to the Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur, an unforgettable unusual experience. With us, dive into a magical world, to the chanting of monks and the light of candles… An enchanting place With my companion, we arrive at the Saint-Sauveur Charterhouse after a pleasant dinner in a restaurant in the center of Villefranche.…
