A relaxing break, cultural discovery or an outdoor adventure... it's all here !

'...a mosaic of enchanting landscapes tucked away on the southern edge of the Massif Central.  Until recently, this was France at its most quintessentially rural, sealed off from the rest of the country by a rugged terrain, anchored firmly in its distinctive identity and traditions.  Today the Aveyron is a dynamic area of astonishing contrasts, where Norman Foster's Millau Viaduct cohabits with ancient Roquefort cheese, the former home of the Knights Templar hosts anti-globalisation rallies, and pilgrims hike the old road to Compostela while Japanese tourists enjoy contemporary cuisine at the 3-Michelin star Michel Bras.' (Thirza Vallois: Aveyron, A Bridge to French Arcadia)   

Les Gorges du Tarn

Outdoor activities:

Baraqueville lake (8 km)
Water sports and activities (pedalos, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing tuition), swimming, fishing, picnic area, sports pitch, fitness trail.
Swimming in the River Viaur (at the village of Camboulazet 18 km/20 mins and at La Salvetat Peyrales 30 km/35 mins)
Canoeing and kayaking on the River Aveyron : Base de Plein Air, La Borie des Pères, Villefranche de Rouergue (35 km, 45 mins). Also mountain biking, walking, climbing, ponies…
Fishing -  Whether you are an experienced angler or just want to give it a try, with 7000 kms of Class 1 and 2 rivers and nearly 40 public lakes in Aveyron you are sure to find your ideal spot for fishing. Pike, carp, perch and trout are amongst the most common species fished here.

Walking, rambling and hiking - the Aveyron is crossed by eight major walking routes known as the Grand Randonnées (GR) including the famous Route de St-Jacques (GR65) and two of the Grand Randonnée de Pays (GR de Pays).
Hot air ballooning - discover the Aveyron from the air! Léonard, La Rouquette (44 km, 1hr)
Golf of Grand Rodez (25 km)
This challenging 18 hole course also enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the hill city of Rodez.  
Najac

Culture and Heritage:

Rodez (25 km) :
- National Stud Farm
- The Cathedral 
France's Most Beautiful Villages  (Belcastel 10km, Conques 45 km, Najac 48 km, Sauveterre de Rouergue 17 km)
Bastides (Villefranche de Rouergue, Villeneuve, Najac, Sauveterre de Rouergue) and Castles (Belcastel, Najac)

Family Activities:

Pradinas Animal Park  (20km) The park has over 300 animals and more than 50 species (including deer, bison and lynx) and covers 20 hectares. Minature railway, children's farm and picnic area.
Visites découvertes 
Mystery trail (Salles la Source 35 km), treasure hunt (Rodez 25 km), Prehistoric cave and park (Foissac 45 km) 
Visits to local farms
Veal calves, ducks

 Villefranche de Rouergue

Gastronomy:

Cheese making visits
 Roquefort, Laguiole
Celebrated Chefs 
Michel Bras, one of the world's top ten chefs, Laguiole 75 km, 
Nicole Fagegaltier "Le Vieux Pont" Belcastel 10km, Michel Truchon 
"Le Sénéchal" Sauveterre 17 km
Farmers markets

Tourism websites:
* Aveyron tourism
* Rodez tourism
* Segala tourism
* Beautiful Villages of France
* Belcastel tourism
* Millau bridge