Main tourist sites
Albi, Cahors, Conques, the Millau Viaduct, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Saint-Cirq Lapopie… untouched landscapes, villages steeped in the history of South-West France, unique architectural treasures. Past, present and future mingle in the 3 valleys, offering a wealth of exceptional sites to admire and enjoy.
Albi and the Cathedral quarter
Albi grew up around its ancient centre and each period of history left its own mark, endowing the town with the finest of its treasures.
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Cahors
Its position in the heart of the valley of the river Lot has defined Cahors. The citadel of the Cadurci was already here in Roman times and still shows remains of Gallo-Roman monuments, such as the bridge, the theatre, the baths and the aqueduct...
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Rodez
From a visit to the Cathedral of Notre Dame, to the Fenaille Museum, via the National Stud and the historic centre: as you stroll through its streets, going where your fancy leads you, lots of surprises await you in the capital of Aveyron.
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Castres
Castres is close to the Black Mountain (Montagne Noire) and the Sidobre, gateway to the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park, and the main crossroads in the south of the Tarn department...
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Figeac
Figeac is just an hour from Cahors, surrounded by the landscape of the Quercy plateau – les causses - and close to the cliffs of the spectacular valley of the river Célé: it is the perfect place for a break.
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The Millau Viaduct
Conceived by the French engineer, Michel Virlogeux and designed by the English architect Lord Norman Foster, the Millau Viaduct was opened in 2004. It is 2.5 kms in length, 36 metres wide, and 343 metres high, the highest bridge in the world…
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Cordes-sur-Ciel
The most famous and most ancient of the bastides (fortified towns or villages) in the Albigeois area is still a source of mystery and inspiration for visitors and for the artists who dwell in its medieval centre...
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Rocamadour
Rocamadour, clinging to a cliff in the Alzou Canyon, is a pilgrimage centre that is unique in Europe. A visit here is a journey into another age, the age of the pilgrims.
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Conques
In the heart of the Lot valley, in the north of Aveyron, hidden away by its magnificent natural surroundings, the village of Conques is one of the major stages on the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim route and one of the great centres of Christianity in Europe.
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Sorèze
At the foot of the Montagne Noire and very close to the St-Férréol lake, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this characterful village grew up around its famous Benedictine abbey school.
Saint-Cirq Lapopie
A few kilometres from Cahors, hidden away in the cliffs of the Lot valley, a magnificent road leads to one of the most surprising villages in the Midi: St Cirq Lapopie...
The Templar Citadels of the Larzac
Who has not heard of the celebrated Order of Knights Templar - Military monks with their long white cloaks, bearing the red cross and who were responsible for organising the crusades On their return from Palestine, some of the Order took up residence in Larzac in 1152… and it was to remain a residence of knights for 600 years...
Villefranche de Rouergue
Even though it is not the only bastide founded by Alphonse de Poitiers, the brother of Saint Louis, Villefranche-de-Rouergue boasts of its prestige in a typically meridional way and lets it be known that it has a tale to tell that is way out of the ordinary.
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An idea for your holiday
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