Weekend departure

Clermont Ferrand

Where to stay for a weekend

Not far from Clermont-Ferrand?

Do you live in Clermont-Ferrand and want to spend a weekend relaxing in Aveyron? The Les Calquières campsite offers a wide choice of accommodation just two hours from the capital of Auvergne: comfortable, modern mobile homes for 2 to 6 people, unusual lodge and canvas bungalow accommodation, and spacious, green pitches for your van, camper van, caravan or tent. At Les Calquières, you’ll find the right accommodation for your weekend away from Clermont, whether you’re travelling by bike, car or converted vehicle.

Where to eat

A weekend away from Clermont-Ferrand?

The area around Séverac, two hours from Clermont-Ferrand, is full of local restaurants where you can savour Aveyron specialities. These include the Atelier du Goût, as well as the Relais des Sources in Séverac itself. In Laguiole, on the Aubrac plateau, lovers who treat themselves to a weekend for two in Aveyron can enjoy the exceptional Michelin-starred cuisine of Sébastien Bras, against a backdrop of breathtaking panoramic views. If you simply want to add a gourmet break to your family weekend, head for the pizzas at Graillou or Les Douves, close to Les Calquières.

What activities are available for a weekend near Clermont-Ferrand?

The Aubrac Regional Nature Park is an ideal place for hiking and nature outings. Discover its wide-open spaces on foot, on horseback or by bike. In May, you can accompany the emblematic transhumance of the Aubrac cows. An undisputed paradise for hikers, northern Aveyron also offers a wide range of other leisure activities, including microlight baptisms, spas and wellness institutes, water sports on Lac des Galens, golf at Mezeyrac and the original quadbike at Laguiole.

What places can you visit within 1 or 2 hours of Clermont-Ferrand? ?

Here are our favorite visits around Clermont Ferrand:

-Laguiole: not only the village, but also its unmissable knife museum, cutlery and cheeses.

Château du Bousquet in Montpeyroux, an exceptionally well-preserved 14th-century building with a mysterious atmosphere.

The Abbey of Bonneval au Cayrol, a 12th-century monastery where a famous chocolate is made.

-The Musée de la Cabrette, an original site entirely dedicated to bagpipes in the Massif-Central.

-The Soulages museum in Rodez, which will appeal to contemporary art enthusiasts and neophytes alike.

How much does a weekend cost?

From Clermont-Ferrand?

Looking for a weekend getaway no more than two hours’ drive from Clermont-Ferrand? You can book a pitch at the Aveyron Les Calquières campsite, for example, where you can pitch your tent or stop your camper van, for as little as 45 euros for two nights. If your budget allows you to spend 90 euros or more, opt for an unusual rental or the comfort of a mobile home. During your short stay, you may want to spend at least one evening in a restaurant. The price per person will vary from 15 euros for a traditional restaurant next to the Calquières to almost a hundred euros for a gourmet meal overlooking the Aubrac plateau. The Soulages museum costs 10 euros full price, but is free for children under 18. A visit to the knife museum in Laguiole costs just 3.50 euros. You can add around 50 euros per person to your budget if you wish to indulge in paid activities such as golf, quad-biking or horse-riding.

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