Villages in Aveyron


Discover the small villages and gorges of the Aveyron, home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in France. Add to this 290 km (5.5 hours) of winding roads and you are not far from a dream ride!



There are 4 tourist stops on this route. You are free to stay for a few minutes or a few hours.

  1. Lautrec
  2. Puycelsi
  3. Najac
  4. Villefranche de Rouergue


1. Lautrec : home to the family of the painter Toulouse-Lautrec, the village is also known for its pink garlic and its 14th century corbelled houses



2. Puycelsi: behind more than 800 m of ramparts, stone, wooden and brick houses from the 14th and 15th centuries can be seen and the walkway offers superb views of the surrounding countryside



3. Najac: dominated by a fortress, Najac stretches its houses with lauze roofs above the wild gorges of the Aveyron. It is while walking along the covered way that one's eyes are filled with wonder at the wide open spaces



4. Villefranche de Rouergue: along the many picturesque streets, you will be guided step by step to the Place Notre-Dame. Cited as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, it is the true heart of the Bastide


GPS track