Discover
You have chosen to stay in Aveyron…
You’ve made the right choice!
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!
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 aquatic and non-entertainment 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!