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The Aveyron valley

Séverac le Château
Rodez
Belcastel
Villefranche de Rouergue
Najac
Penne

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Starting at Sévérac le Château, the source of the Aveyron river,
set off on a voyage of discovery in this beautiful valley full of surprising contrasts. Follow the natural course of the river to Rodez, the capital of the département. Another unforgettable stage is Belcastel, a superb village on the banks of the Aveyron, dominated by its château. The route will take you to the Bastides du Rouergue, Villefranche de Rouergue and Najac, where still more discoveries await you.

Towns not to be missed

Séverac le Château
Having come from Séverac le Château, a delightful mediaeval town close to where the Aveyron river begins its descent, we are won over by the county town. Rodez rises thanks to the power of its cathedral, reaching skywards since 1277 under the impulsion of the Gothic style.

Rodez
Around Notre Dame, the old quarters of Rodez offer various views of the rose-red décor of the tower. I snap the best one in the courtyard of the Bishop’s Palace, swathed in an atmosphere of luxury inherited from the 17th century. The city, once divided between count and bishop, is gradually restoring its heritage : Tour Corbières, Hôtel Delauro, Place de la Cité, Tour des Anglais, Maison de Benoît, Chapelle des Jésuites, pedestrian streets where little shops are squeezed in cheek by jowl…

Villefranche de Rouergue
We are getting close to Villefranche de Rouergue, a royal bastide founded in 1252 by Alphonse de Poitiers, brother of St. Louis, King of France. Thursday is market day in Villefranche de Rouergue. It couldn’t have worked out better. Stalls on the square by Notre Dame church…

Najac
From a small hamlet in the shadow of the domineering castle, the village grew in the 13th century along the lines of the bastides, as seen where the narrow street widens to become the village square.

Where to go ?

Sévérac le Château
Château de Sévérac XIIIe - XVIIe siècles et la Cité Médiévale.

00 33 (5) 65 47 67 31

Laissac
Marché aux bestiaux tous les mardis matin.

00 33 (5) 65 70 71 30

Villefranche de Rouergue
Visite de la bastide royale,la Chapelle baroque des Pénitents noirs, de la Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur. Marché typique le jeudi matin.

00 33 (5) 65 45 13 18

Najac
Visite de la bastide et de la forteresse royale. Village classé parmi les plus beaux villages de France.

00 33 (5) 65 29 72 05
ou 05 65 29 71 65

Penne
Le village médiéval et le château. La Forêt de la Grésigne.

00 33 (5) 63 56 36 68

Belcastel
• Visite du village classé parmi les plus beaux villages de France.

00 33 (5) 65 64 46 11

• Visite du château.

00 33 (5) 65 64 42 16

Rodez
• Cathédrale (XIIIe-XVIe). Clocher et cathédrale illuminés l’été. Visite du clocher de la cathédrale. Chapelle de l’ancien Collège des Jésuites (XVIIe), chef d’œuvre du baroque rouergat. Circuit du vieux Rodez.

00 33 (5) 65 75 76 77

• Musée des Beaux-Arts Denys-Puech.

00 33 (5) 65 77 89 60
• Musée Fenaille: collection unique de statues-menhirs.

00 33 (5) 65 73 84 30

Where to stay ?

Belcastel
• Hôtel-restaurant du Vieux Pont***

00 33 (5) 65 64 52 29

00 33 (5) 65 64 44 32

Larroque
• Chambres d’hôtes
Gîtes de France – 3 épis
Peyre-Blanque

00 33 (5) 63 33 10 92

00 33 (5) 63 33 17 28

Najac
• Hôtel-restaurant l’Oustal del Barry**Logis de France.

00 33 (5) 65 29 74 32

00 33 (5) 65 29 75 32

• Hôtel-restaurant Le Belle Rive ** Logis de France

00 33 (5) 65 29 73 90

00 33 (5) 65 29 76 88

• Chambre d'hôte 2 épis
60, route de la Baume

00 33 (5) 65 45 21 03

00 33 (6)77 95 39 43

Penne
• Chambres d’hôtes
Gîtes de France - 3 épis
Le village

00 33 (5) 63 56 33 89

Rodez
• Hostellerie de Fontanges***

00 33 (5) 65 77 7600

00 33 (5) 65 42 82 29
Ouvert toute l’année.

• Hôtel Le Biney*** Châteaux-Hôtels de France

00 33 (5) 65 68 01 24

00 33 (5) 65 75 22 98
Ouvert toute l'année.

Villefranche de Rouergue
• Hôtel-restaurant le Relais de Farrou***
Logis de France.

00 33 (5) 65 45 18 11

00 33 (5) 65 45 32 59

• Chambres d’hôtes du Mas de Comte 3 épis
Chez Mme Jayr

00 33 (5) 65 81 16 48

• Chambres d’hôtes du Mas de Jouas à St Rémy 3 épis

00 33 (5) 65 81 64 72

00 33 (5) 65 81 50 70

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Discovery offer

3 rivers – 3 valleys tour
Go-as-you-please tour in your own car, to explore the Tarn, the Lot and the Aveyron. Three rivers, each with its own special charm, flowing through an area rich in heritage.
Take the chance to admire the cliffs, visit the museums and mediaeval villages, and ramble along footpaths… please yourself as to what you do, knowing that your 2* or 3* hotel accommodation is reserved for you each night.
• 4 day/3 night tour (1 night stopovers) from 165 euros/pers.
• 7 day /6 night tour (2 night stopovers) from 330 euros/pers.
• To book
LOISIRS ACCUEIL AVEYRON – 0565755550
• On the web :
sla.aveyron@wanadoo.fr
www.reservation-aveyron.com

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