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You’re about to discover one of France’s largest departments, at the center of a triangle formed by Clermont-Ferrand, Toulouse and Montpellier. Located in the Midi Pyrenees, Aveyron is renowned for its many cultural sites, such as the Soulages museum, its regional products, including the Roquefort caves, and its many outdoor activities, such as canoeing!
Vélo Rail
Take off on an adventure on the Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon velorail and pedal through tunnels, viaducts and Causse landscapes for a unique…
Abime de Bramabiau
An unusual visit along an underground river, in a spectacular and refreshing natural rift. The Bramabiau Abyss offers a unique…
L’aven armand
A grandiose underground site home to a forest of giant stalagmites, among the most impressive in Europe. Aven Armand is…
Argilan cave
A spectacular cave with refined concretions, ideal for an accessible and enchanting underground discovery. The Argilan cave is a subterranean…
le Lévézou, Farm visits
An authentic immersion in the agricultural world of Lévézou, with encounters with passionate producers and local flavors. The Lévézou plateau…
Saint Eulalie de Cernon
A fascinating Templar village, offering an immersive discovery of medieval history in the heart of the Larzac plateau. Saint-Eulalie-de-Cernon is…
Rodez
A city of art and history, with its impressive cathedral and Soulages museum, a benchmark for contemporary art. Rodez is…
Saint Gregory
A charming pedestrian village, ideal for a peaceful, authentic stroll. Saint-Grégoire is a charming little pedestrian village, appreciated for its…
Villeneuve d’Aveyron
A peaceful, authentic bastide, ideal for a quiet stroll in the heart of Aveyron. Villeneuve-d’Aveyron is a peaceful bastide with…
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue
A remarkable medieval bastide, organized around an arcaded square of authentic charm. Sauveterre-de-Rouergue is a remarkable medieval bastide town, organized…
Sainte-Eulalie d’Olt
A flower-filled village on the banks of the Lot, full of charm and elegance, classified as one of France’s most…
Saint-Côme d’Olt
A circular medieval village with a unique charm, famous for its twisted bell tower and peaceful atmosphere. Saint-Côme-d’Olt is a…
Peyre
A unique troglodyte village, clinging to the cliffs and overlooking the Tarn in a spectacular setting. Peyre is an exceptional…
Najac
A spectacular medieval village, dominated by an impressive fortress and offering remarkable views over the valley. Najac stretches along a…
Estaing
An elegant village on the banks of the Lot, dominated by its castle and crossed by the Pilgrim’s Way to…
Conques
A major village on the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela, famous for its Romanesque abbey church and unique spiritual…
Brousse-le-Château
A perched, fortified village with spectacular views at the confluence of the Tarn and Alrance rivers. Brousse-le-Château is a spectacular…
Belcastel
A medieval village of character, dominated by its castle, offering an exceptional setting on the banks of the Aveyron river….
La Malène
A charming village on the banks of the Tarn, renowned for its boat trips and access to the most beautiful…
Templar and Hospitaller sites
A remarkable medieval heritage, between fortified villages and Larzac landscapes, witness to the history of the Knights Templar and Hospitaller….
Castelbouc
A stunning natural setting between cliffs and river, offering calm, mystery and exceptional panoramas. Castelbouc lies in a spectacular natural…
Sainte Enimie
An exceptional natural setting between river, cliffs and paths, ideal for enjoying the Tarn gorges to the full. Nestled in…
The Chinese Vase
An emblematic, poetic rock formation sculpted by time in the heart of the Tarn Gorge. The Vase de Chine is…
Le Pas de Soucy
A spectacular natural site, marked by a huge landslide and impressive rapids in the heart of the Tarn gorges. The…
the Face of Christ
An astonishing natural curiosity where the rock seems to draw a face, to discover at the bend of the Tarn…
Le Roc des Hourtous
An unassuming lookout offering spectacular, unspoilt views of the Tarn gorges, far from the hustle and bustle of tourism. The…
Cirque des Baumes
A spectacular natural cirque, wild and majestic, perfect for lovers of hiking and grandiose landscapes. The Cirque des Baumes is…
Point Sublime
A spectacular viewpoint over the Tarn gorges, offering total immersion in the immensity of the canyon. Point Sublime lives up…
Gorges de la Dourbie
A green setting along a peaceful river, perfect for swimming, relaxing and hiking away from the crowded sites. The Dourbie…
Gorges de la Jonte
Wild and grandiose gorges, ideal for admiring vultures and discovering breathtaking panoramas between Lozère and Aveyron. Less well known than…
Saltou waterfall
A discreet, soothing waterfall, ideal for a shady stroll in the heart of the Lozère countryside. Nestled in a green…
Micropolis
A fun and interactive park dedicated to the world of insects, ideal for a fun and educational family outing. Micropolis,…
Village of la Couvertoirade
A fully fortified Templar village, listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, in the heart of the Larzac plateau….
Cascade du Déroc
A spectacular waterfall in the heart of Aubrac, accessible to all, offering impressive volcanic scenery and welcome coolness on summer…
Cévennes National Park
Campsite National park Cévennes Les Calquieres campsite is located on the edge of the Cevennes National Park, in the heart…
Grands Causses Regional Nature Park
Major landscape of the territory Aveyronnais It comprises the Causse Méjean, Causse Noir, Causse de Sauveterre and Causse du Larzac….
Tourism in Larzac: adventure, heritage and nature nearby
The Larzac du Larzac A destination with character The Larzac plateau, a destination full of character and rich in history,…
Lake Cisba
Visit Lac de la Cisba in Séverac d’Aveyron Nature and relaxation guaranteed A must-see in the Séverac d’Aveyron area, just…
A heritage
Exceptional
A great geological variety has given rise to splendid landscapes as varied as they are numerous.
Some people don’t know much about it, but they do… With its 10 villages classified as “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” (The Most Beautiful Villages in France): Belcastel, Brousse le Château, La Couvertoirade, Conques, Estaing, Najac, Peyre, Sainte Côme d’Olt, Sainte Eulalie d’Olt, Sauveterre de Rouergue and numerous other tourist sites such as Saint Geniez d’Olt, the Monts d’Aubrac, Rodez, Millau, the Causse du Larzac, Le Trou de Bozouls, Laguiole, the Lacs du Lévézou, Roquefort sur Soulzon, not forgetting all its medieval villages, Aveyron has nothing to envy…
Aveyron, Land of passion :
His know-how, his savoir-vivre
A rich cultural heritage of Arts, History and Traditions
Rodez Cathedral, Millau Viaduct, the Châteaux of Belcastel, Bournazel, Calmont d’Olt, Coupiac, etc…
Museums: Soulages and Fenaille in Rodez, the knife museum in Laguiole, the Maison de l’Eau in Saint Jean du Bruel, Terra d’Olt in Saint Parthem, not forgetting the special atmosphere of a guided tour of France’s second-largest livestock market in Laissac.
Its mosaic
Natural sites
An ideal place for nature sports, from the experienced to the novice, in all seasons.
Between walks and hikes, horse-riding or mountain biking, alone or accompanied, and various aqua-ludic or other activities such as theme parks, aerial sports, adventure courses, climbing sites, but also wellness and relaxation.
Authentic gastronomy
Rich in tradition, color and flavor
From farm-raised Aubrac lamb and beef to cheeses such as Roquefort, Pérail, the treasure of the Grands Causses, the famous Laguiole, the pride of Aubrac, or Bleu des Causses, etc… to the characterful wines of Marcillac and Rougiers, from Millau to Estaing.
These are just a few examples of the many products that are so… Aveyronnais.
Aveyron is also home to culinary specialities that are more or less well known, but all so delicious: Aligot, Farçous, Truffade, Tripoux, Fricandeaux, Gâteaux à la broche.
Many local products stamped “Fabriqué en Aveyron” will surprise your taste buds.
As you can see, Aveyron is bursting with gourmet traditions, which you can discover directly from the producers at the markets or on the farms you can visit, in the stores or in the restaurants where the chefs take their inspiration from them.
Have you made up your mind? Perfect! We’re waiting for you between the Aveyron and Lot valleys, the ideal place to discover Aveyron and enjoy an unforgettable vacation, at Camping Les Calquières of course!