Pays de Roquefort and Saint-Affricain tourist office

There is no shortage of places to enjoy unforgettable moments together!

ETRO EMOTIONS BY SOLEX

Relax at Laurence and Stéphane's home in their first empire style mansion. Discover in complete freedom our region with its many faces!
Riding happily at more than 30 km/h downhill, it is likely that some bikes will overtake you with an inordinate pride. Never mind, let them do it, they are in a hurry, not you.
In the rear-view mirror of a vintage Solex, the Roquefort region doesn't have the same taste!

More info: www.domaine-du-vern.com

THE FOREST DOME

Febe and Joeri offer you this lodge to immerse yourself in nature in the most luxurious form. Wake up to a panoramic view of the forest or enjoy it from your bath or shower. You may not expect it, but this upscale space is also equipped with a fireplace, sitting area and fully equipped outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the sounds of nature from Rêve's most romantic terrace.

More info: www.reve-aveyron.com

A WELLNESS INTERLUDE

Located in Saint Juéry, in the heart of the countryside, Le Brugas is an invitation to forget the daily grind and the stress of the city.
It is in the old pigeon house that lovers will be seduced by this refuge with its simple and refined decoration. In the corner of the small wood stove during winter evenings or in the wooden bath overlooking the valley, this soft atmosphere makes it a place conducive to relaxation and disconnection.

More info: www.lebrugas.com

THE CASTLE "CASTEL D'ALZAC

If you feel like playing the big game, the gîte "L'Amoureuse" located in the tower of this 15th century castle is for you. Julien will tell you the history of this building with its troubled past. Combining history and contemporary comfort, noble materials and careful decoration, enjoy the panorama facing the countryside and relax in its jacuzzi while admiring the setting sun. The place invites you to spend a romantic night contemplating the stars thanks to its large glass bed.

More info: www.casteldalzac.com

 

 

 

Give yourself an overview of the wealth and variety of the dolmens in Southern-Aveyron. This tour is essential during your holidays!

With about 1,000 dolmens, Aveyron is the most populated department in France! Far ahead of Morbihan and its 550 Breton megaliths (including dolmens and menhirs).
Another erroneous belief is that the dolmens were erected by the Celts. Not true! They were built by the Neolithic populations between the end of the 5th and the 3rd millennium BC.
The dolmens, which in Breton means "stone table", would have served as collective burials for up to a hundred people.
people. Curious to see them with your own eyes? Go on a "rock-trip" in the Roquefort region!

Find out the car or hybrid bicycle tour dedicated to the discovery of dolmens erected on the upper grounds of Saint-Affrique: https://www.roquefort-tourisme.fr/upload/page/162/fichier.pdf

A miniature Gavarnie, which is accessible to all! This hike takes place in the heart of the Tournemire amphitheatre in Southern Aveyron and allows you to walk along majestic cliffs.

You will embark on an exciting adventure with a great diversity of landscapes listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This hiking tour will awaken all your senses!

The highlights of the programme:

•   #1: A mineral setting   
•   #2: The House of Plesiosaur, a marine reptile
•    #3: A mysterious amphitheatre
•    #4: The agro-pastoral heritage of the Larzac plateau
•    #5: Plunging balcony
•    #6: His Majesty the amphitheatre

Do you want to live this experience? If so, let Delphine be your guide!

Lose yourself for one day in Coupiac between Albi and Millau. Take your time and enjoy the countryside to the full.

 

Step back in time by entering a late 15th-century castle and explore the points of interest around you.

The highlights of the programme:

•          #1: A short walk in the great outdoors that takes you to a lush green setting

•          #2: Spit cake demonstration at the Mas-Naut restaurant

•          #3: A visit to the 15th-century castle, a beautiful immersion in history that will appeal to young and old alike

•          #4: A chapel filled with colours: the St Voile Chapel:

 Do you want to live this experience? If so, let Lucie be your guide.

Explore our heritage in a playful and original way. The Grands Causses Natural Regional Park offers you a mobile App that enables the discovery of the region's history and landscape.

Francine, the cabanière in Roquefort

Francine, one of the ladies in charge of the packaging of the cheese will guide you throughout anecdotes, along the streets of Roquefort, an opportunity to learn more about the village and its renowned cheese      

Félix, a student in Saint-Affrique

Félix takes you on a tour of the town to discover its rich heritage. You are guided from fountain to fountain and as you stroll along the streets in the vilotte, you become an expert about the wealth of historic heritage dating from the Middle-Ages up to 21th century.

 

As you take a stroll in one of our villages with your family or friends, remember to bring your tablet computer or your smartphone, so that your outings will turn into exciting discovery tours!

Free App  "Balade des Grands Causses" available on IOS or Android

Duration: approximately 2h

Discover again the Great Sites in Occitania!

Occitania is packed with outstanding sites such as picturesque villages, natural amphitheatres and Cathar castles… To make them known and bolster their tourist attractiveness, the regional council has included 39 sites into the Occitania Great Sites plan among which is Millau-Roquefort. This recognition provides the municipality of Roquefort with another opportunity to enhance heritage and boost the tourist reputation of the area while reconciling these with economic development of the cheese manufacturing industry.

"Roquefort Demain" (Tomorrow Roquefort) is the name given to a large-scale project that should be indeed launched in the course of 2019: a redevelopment programme and an area dedicated to agropastoralism and to the Roquefort cheese production…

Meanwhile, we offer you to discover the TV commercial of the Occitania Great Sites promotional campaign. So if you too wish to experience the time of your life in Occitania, see you there! The Millau Roquefort Great Site invites you to embark upon a meaningful journey rich in shared experiences.