Villefranche-de-rouergue, Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées

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.

Nice tour with a lot of shade to discover old water mills. First part on the hills, into the forest, and trip back along the river Aveyron. Start possible from the Holiday Village VAL-VVF.

And why not an adventure at najac ? The medieval village of Najac is situated on a steep hill and is encircled by the river Aveyron. This highly perched village attracts visitors by its authenticity and its heritage : Royal Fortress, Church of Saint-jean, Bridge of Saint Blaise... Follow our guides and relive the middle Ages. Set off into the countryside or on the river : there are many mapped paths for ramblers and trails for mountain biking, zipling, canoe/kayak, fishing... Participate in events, stroll around the village and treat yourself to our local specialities ! Najac, an adventure that makes sense.

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.

Tour to discover Najac countryside with beautiful landscapes and places of interest. A good half of the tour is on country roads.

Long tour very varied to discover Najac countryside. Places of interest, architecture and nice viewpoints. Some parts of the tour are on small country roads. Shortcut possible for a 2h30 walk instead of 6h.

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).

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.

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

Family circuit.

To live a disconnected stay, comfort and nature combine with the campsite Les terrasses du Viaur. Located on the banks of the river. On a pitch or in one of our accommodations, share simple and unforgettable moments with family or friends. To live a disconnected stay, comfort and nature combine with the campsite Les terrasses du Viaur. Located on the banks of the river. On a pitch or in one of our accommodations, share simple and unforgettable moments with family or friends. Les terrasses du Viaur, camping and Lodges, offers you a unique holiday in the heart of nature. Book your family nature holidays in an exceptional environment. A river, the Viaur, a preserved area, with a remarkable view of the meanders of the Viaur, this is what you will find at Les terrasses du Viaur. Take advantage of this unique riverside and forest-in-the-heart location to stay in our cottages or tent and campervan location. And if you like unusual accommodations, solo or for two, bivouaquez or stay in our wooden teepee to feel like in a cocoon. You are certain of experiencing well-being in this unique place, where comfort rhymes with nature, space and disconnection. Whether you are booking a chalet, a tepee or a pitch, make the most of a nature experience.

This small campground offers 22 shaded sites along the river. 8m x 5m swimming pool (for residents only) Reception and snack bar, open to the public from 8am to 8pm. Breakfasts, ice creams, drinks, aperitif platters, shaded terrace.

Stay in a green setting with a superb view of the surrounding mountains and the famous medieval town of Cordes sur Ciel. In the heart of the Gaillac vineyards and the Cordais and Causse territories, the campsite is located a few kilometres from Albi. A destination where nature, culture and softness are combined. Located in the middle of the countryside, experience a stay just a few kilometres from the village of Cordes-sur-Ciel, voted France's favourite village in 2014: on one of the vast pitches or in one of the new accommodation facilities for those who enjoy a holiday with every comfort. Our campsite in the heart of the Tarn and only 30min from Albi, benefits from a unique view of the medieval city and the surrounding countryside. On site, take advantage of quality services: restaurants, swimming pool, paddling pool, children's activity programme, brand new playground, renovation of sanitary facilities and new accommodation facilities... Take advantage of this opportunity to discover the region with our brand new electric bikes available for hire, riding along the roads and paths that surround us: heritage, gastronomy and escapades.... The ideal gentle and sustainable way to travel around the Cordais area! Family Entertainment from 04/07 to 29/08 Food truck from 04/07 to 29/08

Le Soleil des Bastides campsite *** 62 pitches located in the heart of the golden triangle Gaillac 12 km, Cordes sur Ciel 12 km and Albi 18 km. Quiet family campsite, without entertainment, heated swimming pool, tennis and multisports court, on-site restaurant open all season. In the middle of Albi, Cordes and Gaillac. Come to discover this camping, located in the heart of the vineyards and typical villages, close to the village of Cahuzac sur Vère with all shops and facilities. You will find spacious pitches and rentals : mobil-homes and « lodges », in a quiet and shady park with a lot of trees. This camping has 62 pitches and offers you many facilities and recents infrastructures. The heated swimming pool expect you for a relaxing or refreshing time, near the restaurant with a diverse and affordable menu with locals products. For a short or a long Stay : welcome to « Soleil des Bastides » Heated Swimming Pool from 15/05 to 15/09 Restaurant or Takeaway Meals from 10/04 to 22/09

Located in the heart of an old cowshed, we open the doors of our farm inn all summer long! Our menus are based on products from our own or neighboring farms. Lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays : - Fresh produce, à la carte menu, wood-fired grills... Places are limited! Adult formula: Main course + home-made dessert - Platter featuring a sunny farm burger: Pastrami, chopped steak or vegetarian, take your pick! Your choice of salad, tomato or sheep's milk cheese, chef's secret. - Homemade egg custard. - 1 Glass of homemade apple juice. Children's menu : Main course + homemade dessert - Chopped beef steak, salad, tomato and cheese. - Homemade egg custard. - 1 Glass of homemade apple juice Evening meals, Wednesday and Thursday : - During visits to the farm, come to the Auberge for a delicious entrecôte... and not only! Adult formula: Main course + home-made dessert - Plate of 100% pure Galloway beef charcuterie served with salad and garden tomatoes. - Choice of entrecôte, ribeye, 100% galloway beef with home fries. - Dessert of the moment: Panna Cotta on strawberry coulis (from the garden), homemade egg custard (eggs from our own hens) and homemade milk cream. - Homemade Riquiqui. Children's menu : Main course + homemade dessert - Homemade farm burger with home fries. - Homemade chocolate fondant. - Accompanied by a glass of homemade apple juice.

In the heart of the medieval village of Castelnau de Montmiral, L'Auberge des Arcades is the place to enjoy a drink with friends in the Café, with its breathtaking views over the historic buildings, and to savour the local produce with all your senses. It's a bar and restaurant where you can take your time savouring the chef's dishes while gazing out over the famous Place des Arcades. Booking recommended.

Housed in a former power station, the Saut du Tarn museum presents 200 years of industrial and social adventure, with a host of animated models.

Albi Tourist Office's commercial/reception department: this is our travel agency, specialising in the organisation of guided tours, day trips and breaks for groups and individuals.

The Toulouse-Lautrec museum is located in one of the most beautiful corners of Albi: the Berbie Palace. The Palace is one of the Episcopal City’s major sites with World Heritage status. The museum is recognised internationally for the works of this artist from Albi. TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, A UNIQUE COLLECTION IN THE WORLD The world’s most important public collection of the works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, including 31 posters by the lithograph painter, is to be found in Albi. There are also no fewer than 219 paintings, 563 drawings and 183 lithographs displayed in the museum. Early works, major portraits, paintings of brothels, prints from the world of entertainment, advertisements and later works are presented there, giving this museum an exceptional collection. Each stage of the production is represented, highlighting his gift for observation, his talent as a draughtsman and his quality for capturing significant detail. The route around the museum is enriched with information panels. To visit the museum is to meet the man, this native of Albi, of whom this city is so proud. The first rooms are devoted to his early works representing his family, his friends and his favourite theme: animals. Gradually the visitor is taken into the Parisian world: the brothels, especially the world of entertainment and the circus. Room after room, we follow the evolution of this unusual artist.

The discovery of the Palais de la Berbie and the Toulouse-Lautrec collection with the family with an accompanying booklet for the visit

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

Following in the footprints of Saint James of Compostela (from Conques to Toulouse), explore Tarn on horseback, by bike or go for a swim a stone’s throw away from the trail. There is a blue-flagged beach not far from the château, where events and visits take place every summer. Enjoy some specialities and stroll around the weekly market. At the confluence of the Aveyron and Viaur rivers, on the border between the Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne, this village with its rich past overlooks the Viaur river. Discover the ruins of the medieval castle, with its tumultuous history. Relive the Crusade against the Albigensians, the Hundred Years' War that inflamed the South-West, when the Viaur became the border between the Kingdom of France and England... Discover its eventful history during your summer visit. And join us for an open-air cinema, a concert or an exhibition.

Visit the animal park which is home to several species in threat of extinction. A great day out for children and adults! Children can gambol on the shaded route and pet the animals and play in the playground.

The 3M offers authentic and local cuisine for the pleasure of your taste buds.

A landmark for gourmets! In the heart of our village and in a friendly setting, come and discover our cuisine at lunchtime, using fresh local produce. When the weather is fine, we have a terrace with a splendid view of the 17th-century château.

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.

Our restaurant «Les Terrasses du Viaur» is located on the banks of the Viaur, in the heart of a preserved natural environment. It awaits you for a break in the middle of nature to refresh you or taste our cuisine. Along the river sheltered from the sun, enjoy simple and traditional cuisine. A friendly space to meet with family or friends. It is open every evening from Tuesday to Sunday from May to September.

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)

At the Jardin des Saveurs, chef Joffrey Margallet will take you on a journey of flavours with his traditional, gourmet cuisine. An exquisite programme where you can discover the wealth of regional products, comfortably seated by the fire or under the majestic canopy of ancient trees. Dishes can be prepared to order: gluten-free, lactose-free, organic, etc. The spa area is also open to guests of the restaurant, subject to certain conditions and booking. Catering (no delivery, cutlery, plates and glasses not supplied) available on request..

La Passeggiata, which means "promenade" in Italian, invites you to take a short tour of Italy with its authentic pizzas... We also have a delicatessen of local products.

Restaurant with a very nice terrace Brasserie : traditional specialities.

Bar, Restaurant, Games area

Bar and restaurant.

A dream for nature lovers. In the middle of the forest, with river and simmingpool. Luxurious rentals and spacious pitches of at least 250 m². Personalized reservation. At Les Clots we can combine privacy and freedom for children to play everywhere. If ever you are dreaming of camping in the midst of nature, in a lush scenery, nobody around and the river nearby, than you should come to Domaine Les Clots. We offer you the luxury of 250 m² pitches on different terraces and private pitches in the woods. For more comfort we have 3 unique spacious woodhouses with a view, 3 canvas bungalows with own sanitair nearby, a cosy chalet and an authentic gîte. Swimmingpool, big barn to meet and play, river with small beach. Les Clots is car-free, so the children enjoy playing freely everywhere. Discover the Tarn and Albi in all its variations, we'll give you lots of ideas. English spoken. Reservation for the highseason recommended. Swimming Pool from 01/06 to 01/09 Bathing-Place from 01/06 to 01/09 Bar Or Refreshment Bar from 01/07 to 01/09

The Les Grivats cottage (110 m²), bright, spacious, well equipped will allow you to spend the holidays as you dreamed them in Ségala, in the Tarn. With its 3 bedrooms, you can enjoy this long-awaited moment of rest with family or friends. The gîte Les Grivats (110 m²) is bright, spacious and well-equipped and will allow you to spend some very pleasant moments. Its large terrace and private garden offer a panoramic view of the Segala mountains. This gîte has 3 bedrooms (master suite on the ground floor, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the first floor) and a capacity of 7 people, The shared swimming pool is nearby. Our rates include the rental of sheets and towels as well as the cleaning at the end of the stay.

Les Rougemonts holiday cottage, situated in the oldest farm building on the site, dates from 1861 (90m²). It is the ideal place to stay in Ségala, Tarn for a wonderful holiday with family or friends, as it accommodates 4 to 5 people (two bedrooms). Imagine the activity in the living room a few decades ago, when you see the original cement tiles. But for your comfort, you'll find all the contemporary equipment you need to cook to your heart's content and a cosy living room to relax in. On the night side, there's a bedroom with blue/green tones and the morning sun to gently wake you up. The other bedroom, with its linen drapes, is more spacious and can accommodate 3 people. These two bedrooms share a large bathroom with double washbasin, shower and bath. This guest house has a beautiful, independent outdoor area that is perfect for children's activities. The guest houses share a laundry room with access to a washing machine. In summer, come and enjoy the large shared 11*6 swimming pool.

Come as a couple or with your child. This guest house has 2 levels with a fully-equipped kitchen, a cosy living room and a separate terrace (with barbecue). A large bedroom with a king-size bed (160 cm) and drapes over the bed guarantees a restful night's sleep in a cocooning setting. The spacious bathroom has a large shower and bath. A cot or folding bed can be provided for a child up to the age of 10. Large shared 11*6 swimming pool in summer, with views of the "Monts du Tarn". Shared with the other guest houses, laundry room with washing machine, games area.

In an old farmhouse completely restored, 2 large guest rooms with their fully equipped bathrooms. The charm of the old and modern comfort.

Centre de recherche artistique proposant une pension pour résidence d'artistes. Pour tout autre demande, prenez contact avec nous s.v.p. AIR LE PARC is located in a beautiful former 19th-century notary's residence, the base of which dates back to 1596, adjoining a park surrounded by old stone walls, in PAMPELONNE (Tarn), a 13th-century bastide town. The residence has been open since 2006. Artists' residency, project and research centre for professional artists working in all disciplines (design, painting, visual arts, music, writing, theatre, dance, film, multimedia, etc.). It is also open for sessions, seminars, concerts and training courses. The rooms and studios are spacious. Large communal areas are available for projects. Groups of hikers or weddings can also be accommodated if required.

To live a disconnected stay, comfort and nature combine with the campsite Les terrasses du Viaur. Located on the banks of the river. On a pitch or in one of our accommodations, share simple and unforgettable moments with family or friends. To live a disconnected stay, comfort and nature combine with the campsite Les terrasses du Viaur. Located on the banks of the river. On a pitch or in one of our accommodations, share simple and unforgettable moments with family or friends. Les terrasses du Viaur, camping and Lodges, offers you a unique holiday in the heart of nature. Book your family nature holidays in an exceptional environment. A river, the Viaur, a preserved area, with a remarkable view of the meanders of the Viaur, this is what you will find at Les terrasses du Viaur. Take advantage of this unique riverside and forest-in-the-heart location to stay in our cottages or tent and campervan location. And if you like unusual accommodations, solo or for two, bivouaquez or stay in our wooden teepee to feel like in a cocoon. You are certain of experiencing well-being in this unique place, where comfort rhymes with nature, space and disconnection. Whether you are booking a chalet, a tepee or a pitch, make the most of a nature experience.

It's an ideal holiday home for recharging your batteries and spending a holiday full of discoveries with family and friends. The house was renovated in 2013 and is therefore completely new, to accommodate up to eight people. It comprises two bedrooms with double beds, one bedroom with bunk beds and a cot, a large fully-equipped kitchen with dining area, a spacious living room with a sofa that converts into a bed, two bathrooms and two toilets. The house also offers two outdoor areas: a courtyard at the rear of the house and a garden around 50 m away. The small medieval village of Salles sur Cérou is ideally located, close to the city of Cordes sur ciel and 25km from the UNESCO World Heritage city of Albi and the Gaillacois vineyards. You can also explore the region on foot or by mountain bike, thanks to the many footpaths.

This small campground offers 22 shaded sites along the river. 8m x 5m swimming pool (for residents only) Reception and snack bar, open to the public from 8am to 8pm. Breakfasts, ice creams, drinks, aperitif platters, shaded terrace.