Le Cayrol tourism and travel guide

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Visit Le Cayrol: highlights and tourist information

Le Cayrol is situated in the Aveyron department and Occitanie region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Le Cayrol in Occitanie.

Popular places to visit nearby include Espalion at 8 km and Saint-Come-d'Olt at 8 km.

Le Cayrol, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Espalion

at 8 km (direction south-south-west)

In the town of Espalion there is a lovely bridge over the river and...

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Saint-Come-d'Olt

Most Beautiful Village at 8 km (direction south-south-east)

The pilgrimage village of Saint-Côme-d'Olt, with its castle and unusual church, is listed among...

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Estaing

Most Beautiful Village at 10 km (direction west-south-west)

This pretty village in the Aubrac region has several monuments of note, including the...

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Laguiole

at 12 km (direction north-north-east)

The sweeping lanscape of the Laguiole region is best known for the famous knives...

See Laguiole guide

Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction south-east)

After exploring the picturesque village at Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt you will find lots of scenic highlights...

See Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt guide

Entraygues

at 19 km (direction west-north-west)

The medieval bridges and half-timbered houses are among the highlights in the village of...

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Espeyrac

at 22 km (direction west)

Espeyrac is a small, picturesque village surrounded by chestnut forests...

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Le Don du Fel

at 24 km (direction west-north-west)

Le Don du Fel is an impressive exhibition of artworks and pottery...

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Le Fel

at 24 km (direction west-north-west)

Although small, the location of Le Fel and the pretty houses and views make...

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Montsalvy

at 27 km (direction west-north-west), in the Cantal department

Montsalvy is an 11th century town with an interesting historic centre...

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Junhac

at 30 km (direction west-north-west), in the Cantal department

Junhac is a pretty village of Cantal, with an attractive church...

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Vieillevie

at 30 km (direction west), in the Cantal department

On the banks of the Lot river the small village of Vieillevie is very...

See Vieillevie guide

Conques Abbey

Abbey at 31 km (direction west)

Conques abbey is a roman style church built in the 11th century in the...

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Conques

Most Beautiful Village at 31 km (direction west)

Best known for its abbey and as a pilgrimage destination, the beautiful village of...

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Markets in and near Le Cayrol

• Espalion: market Friday (8km)
• Entraygues: market Tuesday & Wednesday - seasonal market only (19km)
• Entraygues: market Friday & (19km)
• Laissac: market Tuesday (23km)
• Sainte-Genevieve-sur-Argence: market Wednesday & Wednesday (24km)
• Mur-de-Barrez: market Thursday (30km)
• Rodez: market Wednesday & Saturday (31km)
• Chaudes-Aigues: market Thursday & Monday (34km)
• Severac-le-Chateau: market Thursday (37km)
• Firmi: market Saturday (38km)

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Tourist attractions near Le Cayrol, France

What to do at Le Cayrol? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Le Cayrol.

Heritage sites

• Espalion Pont Vieux (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (7km)
• Estaing pont sur le Lot (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (10km)
• St Chely d'Aubrac pont des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (10km)
• Conques abbatiale Sainte-Foy (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (31km)
• Conques pont sur le Dourdou (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Come-d'Olt (8km)
• Estaing (10km)
• Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt (18km)
• Conques (31km)
• Belcastel (42km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Marvejols (40km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin d'Eden du château du Colombier (28km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Trou de Bozouls (14km)
• Cascade du Déroc (23km)
• Tindoul de la Vayssière (24km)
• Aven Armand (grotte) (61km)

Towns of Art and history

• Sauveterre-de-Rouergue (55km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Canourgue (38km)
• Aumont-Aubrac (42km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc à loups du Gévaudan (wolves) (39km)
• Maison des vautours (vultures) (57km)

Geography and distances

Le Cayrol is in the southern-centre of France at 31 kilometres from Rodez, the department capital (general information: Le Cayrol is 476 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Le Cayrol from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Condom-d'Aubrac, Coubisou and Montpeyroux.

This page in French: Visiter Le Cayrol