Aveyron places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Aveyron department of Midi-Pyrenees. See also our Aveyron travel guide
Belcastel
The lovely riverside setting, the steep cobbled streets and the castle combine to make Belcastel one of our favourite villages See guide
Belmont-sur-Rance
The Cevennes village of Belmont-sur-Rance is small but very enjoyable to explore, and to see the Collegial church of Saint-Michel See guide
Brousse-le-Chateau
Brousse-le-Chateau is an idyllic little village of steep cobbled streets on the banks of the Tarn and Alrance rivers See guide
Chateau de Bournazel
The Chateau de Bournazel is a charming chateau in the renaissance syle, in Aveyron See guide
Chateau de Najac
Najac castle is the impressive ruins of a 13th century castle in Aveyron See guide
Conques
Best known for its abbey and as a pilgrimage destination, the beautiful village of Conques is a highlight of any visit to Aveyron See guide
Conques Abbey
Conques abbey is a roman style church built in the 11th century in the Aveyron countryside See guide
Entraygues
The medieval bridges and half-timbered houses are among the highlights in the village of Entraygues See guide
Espalion
In the town of Espalion there is a lovely bridge over the river and several other interesting historic monuments See guide
Espeyrac
Espeyrac is a small, picturesque village surrounded by chestnut forests See guide
Estaing
This pretty village in the Aubrac region has several monuments of note, including the Chateau d'Estaing See guide
La Couvertoirade
La Couvertoirade, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', is one of the most complete fortified medieval villages in France See guide
La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite
The tiny village of La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, in the Gorges de la Dourbie, is well worth a pause to explore See guide
Laguiole
The sweeping lanscape of the Laguiole region is best known for the famous knives made here, and seen at the fascinating Forge de Laguiole See guide
Le Don du Fel
Le Don du Fel is an impressive exhibition of artworks and pottery See guide
Le Fel
Although small, the location of Le Fel and the pretty houses and views make the village very pleasant to visit See guide
Millau
The town of Millau is a lively traditional town, well worth a visit when you are exploring this region See guide
Millau bridge
Millau Bridge (the Viaduc de Millau) is a modern bridge designed by Norman Foster, one of the highest bridges in the world, and an imposing local monument See guide
Najac
The village of Najac is very pretty, and the castle and ridgetop position mean you also have lovely views See guide
Peyre
Close to Millau Bridge, the small village of Peyre is listed among the most beautiful villages in France See guide
Peyrusse-le-Roc
Peyrusse-le-Roc is most unusual in having the small village to explore, and also the chance to walk through the remains of the more ancient village See guide
Rodez
In Rodez you can explore the historic town around the cathedral, and then choose between museums or shopping! See guide
Saint-Come-d'Olt
The pilgrimage village of Saint-Côme-d'Olt, with its castle and unusual church, is listed among the 'most beautiful French villages' See guide
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
After exploring the picturesque village at Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt you will find lots of scenic highlights in the surrounding countryside See guide
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue
The highlight in Sauveterre-de-Rouergue is surely the medieval houses and arcades in the central square See guide
Severac-le-Chateau
The highlights here in Severac-le-Chateau include the castle and the ancient vaulted passages in the historic centre See guide
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
The 13th century bastide town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue is very much a traditional local town of the region See guideFor more information see the Aveyron guide
Market towns & days in Aveyron
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Arvieu: Wednesday (high season only)
Aubin: Wednesday & Friday
Baraqueville: Sunday (high season only)
Cransac: Tuesday (high season only)
Decazeville: Tuesday & Friday
Entraygues: Friday &
Entraygues: Tuesday & Wednesday (high season only)
Espalion: Friday
Firmi: Saturday
Laissac: Tuesday
Millau: Wednesday & Friday
Mur-de-Barrez: Thursday
Najac: Sunday (high season only)
Naucelle: Saturday (high season only)
Rieupeyroux: Sunday (high season only)
Rodez: Wednesday & Saturday
Saint-Affrique: Thursday & Saturday
Sainte-Genevieve-sur-Argence: Wednesday & Wednesday
Salles-Curan: Saturday (high season only)
Severac-le-Chateau: Thursday
Villefranche-de-Panat: Sunday (high season only)
Villefranche-de-Rouergue: Thursday
Tourist attractions to visit in Aveyron
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Towns of Art and History
Najac: See tourist guide
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue: See tourist guide
Villefranche-de-Rouergue: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin d'Eden du château du Colombier
Religious Monuments
Abbaye de Sylvanès (Sylvanes)
Eglise de Saint-Cirice (Brousse-le-Chateau)
Regional Natural Parcs
Grands Causses
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Villefranche-de-Rouergue: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Belcastel: See tourist guide
Brousse-le-Chateau: See tourist guide
Conques: See tourist guide
Estaing: See tourist guide
La Couvertoirade: See tourist guide
Najac: See tourist guide
Peyre: See tourist guide
Saint-Come-d'Olt: See tourist guide
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt: See tourist guide
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Conques abbatiale Sainte-Foy (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Conques pont sur le Dourdou (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Espalion Pont Vieux (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Estaing pont sur le Lot (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
St Chely d'Aubrac pont des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes)