Stretching over 1,300 hectares, Lake Pareloup is known to fishing enthusiasts. This artificial lake is one of the largest in France. Here you can fish for carp, pike, perch, zander, bream, roach and American crayfish. On the shores of Lake Pareloup, you will find picnic areas, restaurants, toilets, playgrounds, beaches and aquatic centers, enough to keep the whole family busy.
A journey through time
The Causse du Larzac
The Larzac is part of the territory of the Causses and the Cévennes, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. With its 1,000 km², it extends over the south of Aveyron. During your visit to the Larzac plateau, you will be charmed by a remarkable cultural, architectural and natural heritage. The Hospitaller Templars have left their mark on this vast territory. Follow in the footsteps of the Templars during your visit to the south of Aveyron in the heart of lush greenery.
One of the most beautiful lakes in Aveyron Pareloup Lake
One hour away The city of Rodez
We give you an appointment in one of the biggest cities of Aveyron, Rodez, labeled Country of Art and History. You will enjoy strolling through the alleys of the old center to discover all the wonders of the city: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the remarkable site of Layoule, the green gardens and the shaded squares. Don't miss the Soulages Museum, an exceptional museum dedicated to the work of Pierre Soulages.
And its famous castle The village of Belcastel
This old stage of the road to Santiago de Compostela will charm you with its stone houses with slate roofs. The village of Belcastel is classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France and invites you to visit its museum of the forge and old trades. Overlooking the village, discover the imposing Château de Belcastel, a building dating from the 11th century. At the Château, you will enjoy superb views of the surroundings.
In the Lot Valley The village of Conques
During your visit to our charming hotel in Aveyron, stop off in the village of Conques, one of the most remarkable stops on the Camino de Santiago. You will be seduced by the beauty of the monuments and the charm of the narrow streets in the center of Conques, one of the most beautiful villages in France. We advise you to discover: the half-timbered houses and the Sainte-Foy abbey, which conceals treasures.
And his famous knife The village of Laguiole
Discover this charming little village in Aveyron, located 130 kilometers from our 4-star hotel in Saint-Affrique. We invite you to stroll through the alleys of the center, in order to discover the imposing bronze statue of Georges Guyot "Taureau de Laguiole", the fort and its 360° panorama. For an authentic discovery, we give you an appointment at Laguiole Village, the manufacture of 100% French Laguiole knives.