Things to do in Aveyron : places to visit and attractions

Aveyron is an ideal destination for an authentic break in the South of France. Take the opportunity to experience peaceful and picturesque moments with family or friends during your camping stay in the Gorges du Tarn, discover beautiful landscapes and practice all kinds of fun activities in the heart of nature.

The unmissable cities in Aveyron

Millau : Millau, a city of art and history nestled in the heart of the Grands Causses regional natural park, is appreciated for its grandiose landscapes as well as for the richness of its heritage. Visitors have the chance to discover various prehistoric curiosities such as dolmens, menhirs or caves, but also medieval treasures such as the remains of the Pont-Vieux and the Belfry Tower, or even ancient treasures such as vases dating from Roman times.
Rodez : Rodez, which holds the Pays d'art et d'histoire label, offers a setting that marvelously blends tradition and modernity. Among other things, we discover a public garden with winding alleys and a historic center with picturesque pedestrian streets, a pink sandstone cathedral and the museum made of Corten stee dedicated to the painter Pierre Soulagesl, just as we can appreciate the cozy charm of the Rutènes esplanade and the picturesque side of the small squares of the historic heart…
Belcastel : Belcastel is that kind of place where time seems to stand still. Visitors appreciate the tranquility and gentle way of life in this village, and above all the richness of its heritage. They also take advantage of their visit to picnic or bask on the banks of the Aveyron, near the medieval bridge, or even to taste

Culture and heritage in Aveyron

Appreciated for their character and their authenticity, the listed villages, castles, religious buildings, monuments and castles are the wealth of the heritage of the department.

The “most beautiful villages of France in Aveyron”
They are a dozen in the department. Among them are Belcastel, Estaing, Conques, La Couvertoirade, Najac and Sauveterre-de-Rouergue.
The Templar and Hospitaller sites
The department has more exactly five of these sites, La Couvertoirade, Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon, Saint-Jean-d'Alcas, La Cavalerie and Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux. In these fortified villages, time seems to stand still, allowing you to soak up the authenticity of their charm. Visitors also have the chance to admire exceptional panoramas over vast landscapes.
The castles
Aveyron has nearly eighty castles built in the Middle Ages or the Renaissance to discover during an excursion with family or friends. Among the most visited, we can mention the castle of Montaigut in Cissac, the castle of Grun in Saint-Saturnin-de-Lenne, the Templar castle of La Couvertoirade or the castle of Sévérac.