In the heart of Rouergue, discover Najac, one of the “most beautiful villages in France”: a medieval walled town built on a rocky hilltop, not far from the Aveyron Gorge. Set in verdant countryside, life in Najac flows gently to the rhythm of the rivers, the valleys and the chateaux.
A few examples of a region waiting to be discovered:
Half Day :
Najac : Set in verdant countryside, life in Najac flows gently to the rhythm of the rivers, the valleys and the chateaux.
Cordes-en-Ciel : a fortified medieval village built on a hilly outcrop. Tour of the old town, the Maison du Grand Fauconnier (house of the Head Falconer), the Maison du Grand Ecuyer (house of the Head Squire), the Maison du Grand Veneur (house of the Head Huntsman), ... Tour of the Musée de l’Art du Sucre (Sugarcraft Museum).
Albi : tour of old Albi, the pedestrian streets, the Palais de la Berbie and Toulouse-Lautrec Museum, the Cathedral of Sainte Cécile (XIII century) and the Musée de Lapérouse ...
Full Day :
From Rodez to Conques : tour of Rodez, capital of Rouergue. Don’t miss Notre Dame Cathedral, a gothic work of art. Conques is one of the “most beautiful villages in France”, the Roman Abbey of Sainte-Foy and its treasures.
The Caves of Padirac and Rocamadour : Padirac, the second biggest cave in Europe (an impressive depth of 103m), boat trip on the underground river. Rocamadour, the second most popular attraction in France famous for its shrine to the black virgin. Tour of the lower city, the basilica and chapels.
And also : Cahors, Saint Cirq Lapopie, Toulouse and Micropolis ...