SOLEIL LEVANT ★★★

If you're visiting Rodez with your family for a half-day, take the time to visit the legendary cathedral. Majestic and iconic, the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Rodez proudly overlooks the city with its 87-meter-high pink sandstone bell tower.

Distance from campsite: 28km

Rue Frayssinous, 12000 Rodez

Tel: 05 65 87 12 50

https://www.cathedrale-de-rodez.com/ 

Start your day with a stroll around Pont-de-Salars Lake. Nestled in the heart of Lévézou, Pont-de-Salars Lake is a true haven of peace for nature and outdoor recreation lovers. With its calm waters and lush green banks, it's the ideal place to relax, swim, or enjoy water sports like paddleboarding, canoeing, or sailing.

Distance from campsite: 13 km

https://www.tourisme-aveyron.com/fr/decouvrir/les-territoires-aveyron/pareloup-levezou

Elegantly set amidst a wooded park, the Château de Vabre reveals all the discreet charm of Aveyron architecture. This historic site, located just a short walk from Rodez, captivates visitors with its pale stone walls, towers, and peaceful gardens. Now a cultural center, it hosts exhibitions, events, and artistic walks, blending heritage and creativity.

Distance from campsite: 28km

Château de Vabre

A true architectural feat, the Millau Viaduct rises majestically above the Tarn Valley. The highest cable-stayed bridge in the world, it impresses as much for its size as for its slenderness. A symbol of modernity in the heart of the Aveyron landscape, it attracts curious visitors who come to admire its slender silhouette, whether from the viewpoints or during a crossing.

Distance from campsite: 49km

https://www.leviaducdemillau.com/accueil-viaduc-de-millau.html

Carved by the flowing waters of the Tarn River, the Gorges offer a breathtaking natural spectacle. Between soaring cliffs, hilltop villages, and wild beaches, this jewel of Aveyron invites you to escape. Ideal for lovers of hiking, canoeing, or simply magnificent landscapes, the site reveals spectacular views and unspoiled nature at every turn.

Distance from campsite: 55km

https://www.cevennes-gorges-du-tarn.com/

Between limestone plateaus, hidden valleys, and vast wildernesses, the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park is an invitation to freedom. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this unspoiled area is home to exceptional biodiversity and landscapes as far as the eye can see.

Distance from campsite: 9km

https://www.parc-grands-causses.fr/

The Roquefort Caves, carved into the limestone mountains, are the birthplace of the famous eponymous cheese. Immersed in a cool, humid atmosphere, these natural caves house the Roquefort during its maturation, giving it its unique flavor and creamy texture. A guided tour immerses you in the history and ancestral expertise of the master cheese refiners, while offering a sensory immersion in the heart of this gastronomic treasure.

Distance from campsite: 46km

https://www.roquefort.fr/visiter-les-caves/

Listed among the most beautiful villages in France, Conques is a true medieval treasure. Perched on the banks of the Ouyse River, this village with its cobbled streets and stone houses seems timeless. Its abbey, a jewel of Romanesque architecture, attracts pilgrims and visitors for its magnificent abbey church and stained-glass windows by Pierre Soulages.

Distance from campsite: 67km

Village de Conques

The Soulages Museum in Rodez, opened in 2014, pays tribute to the artist Pierre Soulages, a native of the city. It houses the largest collection of his works, including paintings, prints, and bronzes. Designed by RCR architects, the museum blends light and shadow to reflect the world of the "painter of darkness."

Distance from campsite: 30km

Jardin du Foirail, Av. Victor Hugo, 12000 Rodez

https://musee-soulages-rodez.fr/

To find out the dates not to be missed, visit the website directly https://www.aveyron-culture.com/

With its varied landscapes—from plateaus to lush valleys and spectacular gorges—Aveyron is a true adventure playground for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Hiking, mountain biking, climbing, canyoning, canoeing, and even fishing... there's something for everyone to enjoy outdoors.

To discover the different varieties available in Aveyron, visit the website directly: https://www.tourisme-aveyron.com/fr/voir-faire/sport-nature/sports-en-aveyron