Aveyron is known for its Roquefort, a so-called "blue" cheese made from sheep's milk. There are seven Roquefort producers in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon: Société, Papillon, Gabriel Coulet, Venières, Le Vieux Berger, Carles and Fromageries Occitanes La Pastourelle. Three cellars can be visited. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about this characterful cheese.
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DON'T MISS in the heart of the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park:
- A visit to the Roquefort cellars, home of the king of cheeses!
- The Saint-Affrique farmers' market with all its local producers, just 100 meters from the LE 1837 residence every Saturday morning.
- Sunday mornings, May 31st, June 7th, June 14th, and June 28th, 2026: Flea market days in Saint-Affrique! A new friendly gathering... Come browse the stalls this Sunday morning in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in Saint-Affrique, just a two-minute walk from 1837! Millau and its viaduct. The troglodytic village of Peyre, "one of the most beautiful villages in France," at the foot of the Millau Viaduct. The Rougier de Camarès, like being in Arizona! The medieval castles of Montaigut, Coupiac, and Brousse-Le-Château. The Larzac... the most famous of the Grands Causses... and its steppe, home to fabulous flora and fauna. The Templar villages of La Cavalerie, La Couvertoirade, and Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon (with its old train station converted into a bike path). rail).
- Sylvanès Abbey and its Russian Orthodox church.
- Micropolis Insect City in Saint-Léons.
- Numerous hiking, mountain biking, and road cycling trails… like the ladder trail around Roquefort-sur-Soulzon!
- Fishing and swimming spots in the river, such as "La Plage" in Saint-Rome-de-Tarn with its beautiful Baumes waterfall.
- "Le Héron des Raspes" with its electric boat rentals (no license required).
- Pedal boat, canoe, or rowboat trips on the Tarn River.
- Paragliding flights in Millau.
- One of the largest go-kart tracks in Europe in Belmont-sur-Rance.
- Swimming, water park, and… Beautiful walks around the lakes of Pareloup, Pont-de-Salars, and Villefranche-de-Panat…
- The spectacular view of the magnificent Aveyron countryside from the Peyrebrune tower.
- The St-Affricain Green Way: by bike or on foot, enjoy a safe stroll along the Green Way.
We hope these diverse and varied activities will pique your interest!
Our tourist office, located 500 meters from the LE 1837 residence at the corner of the public garden, can also share with you a whole range of activities to discover…
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For the gourmands The Roquefort caves
Witnesses of the past The Templar Hospitaller sites of Aveyron
Discover 5 villages and towns that will offer you superb panoramas, rich stories and exceptional mysteries. We invite you to discover Le Larzac and its 1,000 km² of nature classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, la Cavalerie and its 15th century fortifications, La Couvertoirade and its Templar castle, Saint-Eulalie-de-Cernon and its commandery (mother house of the Templars), the Tour du Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux, as well as the Cistercian fort of Saint-Jean-d’Alcas.
On the road of the lords of Rouergue Montaigut Castle
The Château de Montaigut is a medieval castle from the 10th century. This castle was built on a rocky spur overlooking the Dourdou de Camarès Valley. A visit to the castle and its thirteen furnished rooms is a real invitation to discover the history of the region and learn more about the Middle Ages.
Among the most beautiful villages in France Brousse-le-Château
At the confluence of the Tarn and the Alrance, discover the medieval village of Brousse-le-Château and the castle towers that dominate the village. Walk on the old Gothic bridge, which spans the Alrance, of this charming village, and which allows you to reach the cobbled streets and the fortified church of the 15th century. You will be charmed by this exceptional village.
In the heart of nature Coupiac Castle
In the heart of the Parc des Grands Causses, we invite you to the village of Coupiac. The village is dominated by the Medieval Château de Coupiac. This historic monument, built in the 15th century, traces the history of the Middle Ages. You can visit it and learn more about life in the Middle Ages thanks to the many illustrated panels.
And his music concerts Sylvanès Abbey
This former Sylvanès Cistercian Abbey was built in the 12th century. Since 2012, the Abbey has been labeled a Cultural Meeting Center, the project is based around music and dialogue between cultures. You can visit the abbey and discover all its treasures such as the chapter house, the cloister gallery, the scriptorium and the abbey church.
An invitation to escape Rougier of Camarès
Come to this exceptional territory where the blue of the sky is contrasted by the red of the ground. This geological phenomenon will take you to the heart of American Colorado. You will enjoy a superb panorama over the entire Rougier Valley. A pleasant walk awaits you in this authentic and preserved landscape.