Vailhourles, Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées

Tour quiet easy around Najac to discover very old fountains in wooded and quiet surroundings. Start possible from the holiday village VAL-VVF at the locality Puech Moutonniers. Essential to the village life the fountains were supplied by drainage water from the Terre-Rouge/La Planquette plateau. They are called “griffouls”. The first fountain was built in 1344 in the Bourguet area into a granite block. Some ancient consuls and bishops faces are sculpted on it. The fountain was used until the beginning of the 20th century.

Nice footpath with varied landscapes. First part on the hills and trip back along the river Aveyron with shade, ideal place when the weather is warm. Several places of interest all along the tour. Start possible from the Holiday Village VAL-VVF. The Chestnut tree was (with the rye) the basic foods for a long time. It saved a lot of inhabitants from the famine in times of scarcity.

Tour approachable for everybody around the hamlet of Mergieux. However some parts have a difference in height quite important. This tour do not start from Najac, it is accessible by car or from the tours n°6 and n°8. The main part of this tour is in the forest. Some conifers were planted for the forestry development but the broad-leaved trees constituted the forest cover until the early 20th century. The forests around Mergieux holiday village are use by the ONF (Forestry Commission).

Family circuit.

This 232km trail offers hikers a formidable walk through Tarn’s patchwork landscapes. This Grande Randonnée circuit, which covers a distance of approximately 232 kilometres, is a wonderful getaway to discover all the splendours that characterise the Tarn department. All sorts of natural and heritage landscapes will be offered to your delighted and amazed eyes. We can mention the Causses in the north-west of the department, the medieval bastides, the plain of the Tarn with the isthmus of Ambialet, the granite plateau of Sidobre as well as the Montagne Noire in the south... This long journey will undoubtedly give you the desire to get to know the Tarn in its every corner, in search of the authentic.

The clear waters of the Bonnan wind their way through a succession of mown meadows, full of a myriad of butterflies. A real explosion of species and colours in the heart of a natural area. Species diversity : This part of the Bonnan valley is made up of a succession of meadows, formerly used by sheep, now mown. This practice is conducive to the development of a wide variety of flowers, particularly orchids, which are much appreciated by pollinators. The contact between the dry hillsides and the wetlands that accompany the Bonnan contributes further to making this valley one of the richest in the Tarn in terms of species diversity. A particular wetland formation with tall herbs develops on a plot of land at the edge of the path: the hemp-leaf orchid can be seen here, as well as the tall orchid, an orchid of wetlands. From the different colours of the flowers and butterflies, the smell of the cut grass to the sound of the deer bellowing in the valley, the senses are always awake here.

A pleasant but sporty circuit to discover the enclave of Le Riols.

To discover the Bonnan valley as a family.

The small valley of Bonnan is towered over by the sheer faces of limestone cliffs. Over this 11km route, you will discover a landscape which alternates between green meadows, arid, barren hillsides and the grassy expanses and twisted oaks of the Caussenard plateau. A tuff waterfall: In karstic regions, infiltration water causes the formation of dolines (closed depressions in the relief) and other avens by dissolving the limestone. Most of the time, they reappear in the form of Vaucluse springs. A similar phenomenon exists in the Bonnan valley in the form of a petrified waterfall. The event occurs during periods of high water. The water pours down in a tuff cascade (non-homogeneous porous rock, often powdery, in this case of sedimentary origin) over a height of about forty metres to cover the sandstone (stable mixture of rock and clay). A natural well collects them. Once underground, they resurface as a Vaucluse fountain at Gourp de Fénérols.

Starting from the pretty village of Milhars, venture up and down the welcoming countryside offering a different landscape in each of the valleys. An ideal choice for a 10 km route of medium difficulty. This hike offers magnificent views of the Cérou and Aveyron valleys at various points along the way. Natural meadows, oak forests and ancient vineyards make up a varied landscape characteristic of this area on the fringes of Bas Rouergue and Grésigne. The little church of Saint-Projet de Larroque (12th-15th centuries), on the banks of the Aveyron, is a very pleasant place to stop: not only does it offer a welcoming environment, but it is striking for its sober beauty and the traces of its distant past. Take a diversion to visit the pretty village of Milhars, which boasts a charming rural heritage (dovecotes, ovens, wash-houses, etc.). The street plan is known as a ‘spiral’ because of the tightly-packed streets that wind their way up to the castle, and the itinerary takes you past rivers, fields and meadows, crossing streams, all the way to the Vère-Grésigne leisure centre.

Around the tower, where a beautiful stone staircase leads to the 3 floors, you will find the living areas on the ground floor with a fully fitted kitchen (dishwasher, piano, oven, microwave, fridge), a dining room (table and 12 chairs, storage units), a lounge with armchairs and a toilet with walk-in shower. On the 1st floor, flooded with light, the large lounge (sofa, armchairs, TV), and a master suite (1 bed 160x200) with dressing room, private bathroom with basins. Separate WC with washbasin. On the 2nd floor, 4 bedrooms, 3 of which each have 2 single beds (0.90 x 200) and 1 bedroom with 1 single bed (160 x 200). 1 Italian-style shower room with washbasins, 1 bathroom with washbasins and 2 WCs with separate washbasins. On the top floor, a huge games room with large-screen TV, games and library, a bedroom with 1 x 160x200 bed, large dressing room, 1 shower room with walk-in shower and washbasins, and 1 wc with washbasin. 2 terraces with garden furniture, barbecue and seating. Outside laundry area in an outbuilding exclusive to the château: 2 washing machines, tumble dryer, additional fridge. 1 toilet with shower for the swimming pool. After a few steps, the 11x3 swimming pool with alarm, well integrated into the site and with sun loungers all around. Bed linen and towels provided and included in the price. Wifi in the château. Boules, table tennis, badminton and Mölkky. There are also 3 hectares of woodland for you to explore. www.chateaucambayrac.com/

Beautiful fully renovated stone house with on the ground floor, an entrance hall giving access to a living room with lounge area (2 3-seat sofas on both sides of a wood stove, 4 armchairs, Coffee table, TV, DVD player, satellite), kitchen area (integrated elements, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerators, freezer), a dining area with large table and 16 chairs). Access to the laundromat (dryer and washing machine) and large cupboard at the entrance. 1 toilet with handwash and towel dryer on the ground floor. 2 bedrooms accessible to people with reduced mobility (1 bed 140 each with private bathroom and WC). Storage space under the staircase. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms with 1 bed 160x200 each, sharing a bathroom with private WC. 1 bedroom 1 bed 160x200, private bathroom and WC. 1 bedroom 1 bed 120 and 2 bunk beds in 90 and 1 bedroom 2 beds 80x200 close with bathroom access' bath and shower) and independent wc. TV lounge upstairs giving on access staircase. Large terrace in front of the accommodation with shade arbor. Coin fitted with barbecue and garden furniture. Fenced pool (secure gate) 10x4 with staircase and paddling space. Nice grabbed land surrounding the cottage. Parking spaces in front of the gîte and electric charging station. WiFi in the lodging and USB and RJ45 sockets in all rooms. Low season 2020: from 06/01 to 31/01 - from 09/03 to 29/03 - From 03/10 to 09/10 - From 31/10 to 11/12 Mid -season winter 2020: from 01/02 to 08/03 - From 30/03 to 29/05 - From 10/10 to 30/10 - From 12/12 to 18/12 Mid -season Summer 2020: From 30/05 to 03/07 - from 29/08 to 02/10 High season 2020: from 04/07 to 24/07 - from 08/22 to 28/08 - From 19/12 to 04/01/2021 Very high season 2020: from 25/07 to 21/08 Household at the end of the stay (150 €) - Tourist tax (0.90 € per adult per night) - beds made on arrival, sheets and towels provided.

The Gorges de l'Aveyron are famous and we come there for sports, cultural activities but also these small villages like here in Laguépie where there is a beautiful beach with watched swimming in this wild river "Viaur".

We dream of this atypical accommodation due to its volume in an old barn which reveals its beautiful framework and stone walls. Ground floor: living room with fitted kitchen (dishwasher, oven, American fridge), dining area (table and chairs), sitting area with fireplace, sofa, armchairs, TV.) 1 bedroom (1 x 160cm bed), 1 bedroom (2 x 0.90cm bunk beds), 1 shower room and separate WC. Wooden terrace with garden furniture and electric grill, private above-ground swimming pool.

Here everything indicates a most original atmosphere: Outside, green roof, house leaning against an earthen embankment and inside, the spirit of "the Lord of the Rings totally reinvented! The accommodation comprises a living room with fitted kitchen (microwave, dishwasher, gas cooker, fridge), dining area (table with chairs), TV). 1 bedroom (1 x 140cm bed), 1 bedroom (2 x 0.90cm bunk beds), 1 shower room and separate WC. Wooden terrace with garden furniture and electric grill, private above-ground swimming pool.

Unique in Tarn et Garonne, find yourself in the Jurassic atmosphere with, in the forest surrounding the cabin, the dynosaurs, larger than life. Ideal for children and adults alike when imagination becomes reality. After the grand staircase leading to a beautiful panoramic terrace, the accommodation comprises a living room with fitted kitchen (microwave, hob, fridge), dining area (table with chairs, TV). 1 bedroom (1 x 140cm bed), 1 bedroom (1 x 0.90cm bunk bed), 1 shower room and separate toilet. Wooden terrace with garden furniture and electric plancha, private above-ground swimming pool a few metres away reserved exclusively for guests of the hut.

A wide choice of outdoor activities: canoe-kayak rental, mountain biking, caving, climbing ... Fred and Eloïse offer you a range of outdoor activities : canoe, paddle and mountain bike rental. Wide choice of routes on the Aveyron from 1 hour to 5 days. Activities with guides: kayaking, climbing, via ferrata, caving, canyoning, mountain biking. Booking is recommended. On site: parking, bivouac and picnic area, tavern, toilets. Groups welcome.

At 1:15 am from Toulouse, east of Tarn-et-Garonne in the Gorges de l'Aveyron, the river carved the limestone of impressive cliffs, wild meanders to discover during a nautical hike. At the heart of this site classified "Natura 2000", the environment is preserved here, "nature" people and reasoned tourism. Variation Sports Nature is located in Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, near Cordes-sur-Ciel, Puycelsi (Tarn) and Najac (Aveyron). Variation Sports Nature offers canoe, kayak and paddle rental to practice with family, friends or in groups. On site, Variation Sports Nature offers you: - Large shaded parking - Changing rooms, wc, shower - Picnic tables - bar-restaurant at 50 m - rest space by the water, facing the rock of English

Canoë Kayak rental in Saint Antonin Noble Val in the Gorges de l'Aveyron. The opening of the rental base is scheduled for May 29. Welcome to all for an exceptional adventure punctuated by water, nature, and the sun! Céline and Pierre welcome you to Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, 1:15 from Toulouse, to discover the river in the heart of the Gorges de l'Aveyron in canoe-kayak. Take advantage of a warm welcome we take the time to answer your questions and are at your service for a descent of the gorges in canoe-kayak safely. You will be able to fully enjoy the landscapes and limestone cliffs of exceptional beauty, while being rocked over the water. With family, friends or in groups, prices are adapted to all types of budget and among the cheapest. Promotions are offered throughout the season. Accessible to all the descent of the Gorges de l'Aveyron (located in the Tarn and Garonne region Occitanie) in canoeing is fun. The numerous beaches developed along the courses from 7 km to 30 km are ideal places for a picnic or swimming. We are open every day from May to September from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the rental of Canoe Kayak in the Gorges de l'Aveyron in Saint Antonin Noble Val. From September the departure is from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. We are members of the National Professional Professional Federation of Canoë-Kayak fnplck.fr which involves rigor and professionalism in our profession. We do not take a bank card on site. Reserve in all serenity, all rentals are 100% refundable without costs and without conditions until 4 hours before the start of the activity.

Discover the Aventure Park, located in an exceptional setting in the middle of the Aveyron gorges, in Tarn-et-Garonne-Occitanie, by the river. Come and have fun with family or friends on our trees. For the most competitive, Parc Aventure also offers the Archery Tag. Very fun sports activity similar to paintball, face in a team on a landed land.

This gothic bridge was built in the 13th century, along the primitive road witch led toward Villefranche de Rouergue. It allowed merchants and pilgrims to cross the Aveyron river in all seasons, on their way to Saint Jacques de Compostelle.

This used to be a rest area (hence the name : La Pause) on the medieval road (former roman path) leading to Najac via the St Blaise bridge. Thanks to renowned fairs and traditional markets, this part of town remained a flourishing neighborhood until the end of 19th century.

This is a defensive strucutre built at the same time as the forteress by Alphonse de Poitiers. It is used to be part of the wall that surrounded the city of Najac until the 18th century.

Built at the foot of the fortress, this residence dating from the end of the Middle Ages, is said to have been the residence of the Senechal du Rouergue in the day when Najac was the administrative and judiciary capital of the Rouergue province.

This chapel was previously linked to a hospital and a cementery. The gate is the only remaining item. It was linked to and relied upon the Dômerie d’Aubrac.

This public fountain deeply carved in a huge mass of granite is at the center of the village. A latin inscription relates the date of its construction and the name of the Conuls under whom it was erected.

Organized to accommodate markets, the place, long and narrow, is surrounded by stone or wood covered houses from 15 and 16th centuries. They all have porches under which the stalls were sheltered for sale.

The Toulouse-Brive Railway was built in 1860. In Laguépie-Najac section, there are 13 bridges and 13 tunnels !

Logis de France restaurant located in the center of the medieval village of Caylus. Traditional cuisine using local and regional products. Group meals, birthdays ... Take away food. Restaurant accessible to people with reduced mobility. Accepted animals. Restaurant closed Friday evening, Sunday evening and Monday.

Causse Toujours offers market cuisine, highlighting local producers. Located in the heart of a beautiful village in Tarn et Garonne, the restaurant benefits from a central square and has a tastefully decorated room and a flowered and shaded terrace. Nora and Joffrey's approach is above all to highlight local producers and actors, seasonal products. Tarn et Garonne provides us with a pool of quality products. In the kitchen Joffrey and his team offer market cuisine allowing you to rediscover the French terroir, its classics with the touch of a chef who has gained experience through the most beautiful gastronomic restaurants. A warm and friendly welcome completes the picture, so that our customers can enjoy a moment of relaxation.

Restaurant and animals. Speciality : spit-roasts. The Bellevue animal farm is located in the middle of the countryside, in Salles-sur-Cérou. In the restaurant of the Bellevue farm, in a rural setting, the chefs invite you to taste their famous pig on a spit. You can enjoy the swimming pool, the animal park and the playground after your gourmet break.

Tam proposes homemade Asian dishes to take away. Since everything is super fresh is super fresh, plan your orders in advance. Closed 2 weeks in july

Located in Septfonds for more than 15 years, Viva La Pizza opens its doors to you to enjoy good pizzas made with fresh dough and quality ingredients. With 5 years of experience, our pizza makers offer you a wide range of pizzas to take away or to eat on the spot. On request, they also prepare gluten-free pizzas! On the spot or to take away. Opening hours: 7/7 only in summer. Open on Mondays out of season. Otherwise, Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30am to 2pm and from 6pm to 9:30pm

Restaurant with traditional cuisine and Quercy products from appetizer to wine. Theme nights on Friday evening.

Restaurant, bar, multi-service offering traditional cuisine. Theme evenings every other week.

Auberge de l’Hirondelle, 5 minutes from Caussade: traditional wood-fired cuisine by Chef Yannick Eché. Homemade slow-cooked dishes, local flavors, and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. A true taste of local terroir to enjoy in a relaxed setting. Just 5 minutes from Caussade, Auberge de l’Hirondelle welcomes you in a calm and friendly setting, perfect for a warm meal with family or friends. Chef Yannick Eché serves traditional, home-style dishes prepared with care and love, evoking the flavors of childhood. At the heart of the inn, the wood-fired kitchen in the central fireplace brings out the richness of local specialties: hearty stews, wild boar civet, poule-au-pot, pot-au-feu, and slow-roasted leg of lamb… each dish is slowly cooked for an authentic and comforting taste. The inn closes for 1 week in May, 1 week in October, and 3 weeks at the end of the year.

L'Auberge occitane offers tasty traditional cuisine where local producers are honored. In the shade of the wisteria of this postal relay of the fourteenth century, come to discover authentic dishes cooked with fresh products. For groups, consult us (room with a capacity of 50 people maximum)and in (terrace 120 seats)

Françoise and Bernard Bordaries have turned this 1771 presbytery into a friendly and intimate place, like a family home. She welcomes you with kindness, while he is busy cooking. His credo: cooking on simple bases and highlighting the product with really well-crafted recipes. A classic cuisine with a modern twist! An interpretation of local products modernised, without fuss, with a hint of the Provençal influence, a region where the chef has worked extensively.

Around the tower, where a beautiful stone staircase leads to the 3 floors, you will find the living areas on the ground floor with a fully fitted kitchen (dishwasher, piano, oven, microwave, fridge), a dining room (table and 12 chairs, storage units), a lounge with armchairs and a toilet with walk-in shower. On the 1st floor, flooded with light, the large lounge (sofa, armchairs, TV), and a master suite (1 bed 160x200) with dressing room, private bathroom with basins. Separate WC with washbasin. On the 2nd floor, 4 bedrooms, 3 of which each have 2 single beds (0.90 x 200) and 1 bedroom with 1 single bed (160 x 200). 1 Italian-style shower room with washbasins, 1 bathroom with washbasins and 2 WCs with separate washbasins. On the top floor, a huge games room with large-screen TV, games and library, a bedroom with 1 x 160x200 bed, large dressing room, 1 shower room with walk-in shower and washbasins, and 1 wc with washbasin. 2 terraces with garden furniture, barbecue and seating. Outside laundry area in an outbuilding exclusive to the château: 2 washing machines, tumble dryer, additional fridge. 1 toilet with shower for the swimming pool. After a few steps, the 11x3 swimming pool with alarm, well integrated into the site and with sun loungers all around. Bed linen and towels provided and included in the price. Wifi in the château. Boules, table tennis, badminton and Mölkky. There are also 3 hectares of woodland for you to explore. www.chateaucambayrac.com/

Large character house located on the causses near the Aveyron gorges Large house of character in a pleasant hamlet located on the causses near the gorges of the Aveyron, near the farm of the owner in a pleasant quiet and green hamlet. Large space and comfort with 6 bathrooms, 8 bedrooms. 5 bedrooms that make up this house have private bathrooms (shower or bath and toilet), 1 common bathroom with 3 bedrooms. One bedroom is on the ground floor and is partially adapted for people with reduced mobility, the en suite bathroom has a walk-in shower and a jetted tub. The linen (sheets, towels) is not provided, possibility of renting it. 1 cot and a high chair available. The well-equipped kitchen (5-burner piano and large oven) and adjoining the large living room (70 m²), will allow you to prepare meals in optimal conditions. Private pool: Basin of 10 x 5 x 1.40 m (flat bottom), fenced area for the safety of your children Enclosed garden with games for children. Cabin, swing, ping-pong table, space for the Pétanque ... On the spot: fly over the region in ULM! Embark aboard the ultralight ULM Daniel, the owner who welcomes you on its ULM base near the Cottage. Ideal for your weekend and stay with family or friends. Minimum rental for 6 people.

Come and stay in this superb house in the countryside located in a small calm and relaxing hamlet. On the ground floor you will enjoy the living room with the seating area (TV), 1 dining room and a fully equipped American kitchen. A double room with shower room (walk -in shower + WC). Upstairs: 1 double bedroom + (BB bed), 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds, 1 bedroom with 1 single bed + extra bed. A bathroom with WC. Outside, swimming pool with retractable dome, pool-house with recessed kitchen, dining area, relaxation area with TV, 1 shower + 1 WC. Petanque. The rental is completely air -conditioned. Attention: Sunday rental to Sunday Loroisirs nearby: fishing, lake: 9 km, hikes: 1 km, shops: 9 km.

Country atmosphere: fields, greenery, woods surround this 18th century Quercy house. Your days will be punctuated by the sound of nature with beautiful hikes in perspective all year long. From spring on, the swimming pool is very pleasant. The accommodation is accessible after a few steps. On your right a beautiful terrace with garden furniture and barbecue, summer lounge, on your left, 4 steps and you enter the cottage. Inside : living room (sofa, armchairs, TV) with equipped kitchenette (oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer,...), 1 bedroom (1 bed 140), 1 bedroom (1 bed 140), 1 bedroom (2 beds 90), 1 bathroom (corner bathtub), 1 toilet. Outside : large ground of 8000m2, private swimming pool 10 m x 5m, trampoline.

La Ferme du Paradis is an entirely renovated character hamlet, testimony to the small rural heritage, with a lovely view of the surrounding hills and valleys.

La Ferme du Paradis is an entirely renovated character hamlet, testimony to the small rural heritage, with a lovely view of the surrounding hills and valleys.

Beautiful fully renovated stone house with on the ground floor, an entrance hall giving access to a living room with lounge area (2 3-seat sofas on both sides of a wood stove, 4 armchairs, Coffee table, TV, DVD player, satellite), kitchen area (integrated elements, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerators, freezer), a dining area with large table and 16 chairs). Access to the laundromat (dryer and washing machine) and large cupboard at the entrance. 1 toilet with handwash and towel dryer on the ground floor. 2 bedrooms accessible to people with reduced mobility (1 bed 140 each with private bathroom and WC). Storage space under the staircase. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms with 1 bed 160x200 each, sharing a bathroom with private WC. 1 bedroom 1 bed 160x200, private bathroom and WC. 1 bedroom 1 bed 120 and 2 bunk beds in 90 and 1 bedroom 2 beds 80x200 close with bathroom access' bath and shower) and independent wc. TV lounge upstairs giving on access staircase. Large terrace in front of the accommodation with shade arbor. Coin fitted with barbecue and garden furniture. Fenced pool (secure gate) 10x4 with staircase and paddling space. Nice grabbed land surrounding the cottage. Parking spaces in front of the gîte and electric charging station. WiFi in the lodging and USB and RJ45 sockets in all rooms. Low season 2020: from 06/01 to 31/01 - from 09/03 to 29/03 - From 03/10 to 09/10 - From 31/10 to 11/12 Mid -season winter 2020: from 01/02 to 08/03 - From 30/03 to 29/05 - From 10/10 to 30/10 - From 12/12 to 18/12 Mid -season Summer 2020: From 30/05 to 03/07 - from 29/08 to 02/10 High season 2020: from 04/07 to 24/07 - from 08/22 to 28/08 - From 19/12 to 04/01/2021 Very high season 2020: from 25/07 to 21/08 Household at the end of the stay (150 €) - Tourist tax (0.90 € per adult per night) - beds made on arrival, sheets and towels provided.

The Gorges de l'Aveyron are famous and we come there for sports, cultural activities but also these small villages like here in Laguépie where there is a beautiful beach with watched swimming in this wild river "Viaur".

We dream of this atypical accommodation due to its volume in an old barn which reveals its beautiful framework and stone walls. Ground floor: living room with fitted kitchen (dishwasher, oven, American fridge), dining area (table and chairs), sitting area with fireplace, sofa, armchairs, TV.) 1 bedroom (1 x 160cm bed), 1 bedroom (2 x 0.90cm bunk beds), 1 shower room and separate WC. Wooden terrace with garden furniture and electric grill, private above-ground swimming pool.

Here everything indicates a most original atmosphere: Outside, green roof, house leaning against an earthen embankment and inside, the spirit of "the Lord of the Rings totally reinvented! The accommodation comprises a living room with fitted kitchen (microwave, dishwasher, gas cooker, fridge), dining area (table with chairs), TV). 1 bedroom (1 x 140cm bed), 1 bedroom (2 x 0.90cm bunk beds), 1 shower room and separate WC. Wooden terrace with garden furniture and electric grill, private above-ground swimming pool.