Belcastel has the "Plus Beau Village de France" label, awarded to the most beautiful villages in the country. It features a splendid medieval castle, a remarkable bridge, a beautiful church, and an incomparable charm. It is also known for the Michelin-starred restaurant "Le Vieux Pont," run by chef Nicole Fagegaltier.
Located 25 km from Rodez.
On the way: you can make a stop in the village of Salles-la-Source, known for its famous waterfall, and offering beautiful walks on the causse and through the vineyards of Marcillac.
One of the most remarkable Renaissance castles in South of France, for its architecture and the quality of its sculpted decoration. It houses a rich collection of furniture, works of art, and paintings from the 16th to 18th century. The castle also features a magnificent enclosed garden with 9 parterres.
Located 35 km from Rodez. Open from April to October.
One of the most spectacular landscapes in France. The Tarn River has carved a deep canyon in the Grands Causses plateau, with cliffs reaching 500 meters high, gorges, ledges, and rocks. In this territory, nature reigns supreme, with breathtaking viewpoints (including the Roc des Hourtous), and you can engage in a variety of outdoor activities (such as paragliding, canoeing, hiking) and sports (in particular the Festival des Templiers, the oldest and most famous trail running event in France).
For more details, : https://www.cevennes-gorges-du-tarn.com
Château de Peyrelade, Rivière-sur-Tarn, 70 km from Rodez. Le Rozier, 75 km from Rodez. La Malène, 80 km from Rodez.
Millau, known for its famous viaduct, the highest in Europe, designed by Foster + Partners, is also renowned for its expertise in glove-making.
Above the Tarn valley lies the Larzac plateau, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, an area where the famous Roquefort cheese is made (you can go and visit the caves) and which also boasts five Templar and Hospitaller sites.
For more details :
https://www.millau-viaduc-tourisme.fr
https://www.parc-grands-causses.fr
Millau is located 65 km from Rodez
Located in the southernmost part of the Massif Central, Aubrac is a medium mountain range, very wild and rugged, with a steppes-like appearance. It is crossed by the pilgrim routes of Santiago de Compostela (GR 65), which pass through its plateaus inhabited by the local Aubrac cattle.
A must-visit stop is the village of Laguiole, famous for its knives, cheese, and appreciated for its local gastronomy (including the famous aligot), with the Michelin-starred restaurant of world-renowned chefs Michel and Sébastien Bras.
For more details: https://www.parc-naturel-aubrac.fr/ https://www.tourisme-en-aubrac.com/destination/laguiole-capitale-aubrac/
Laguiole: 55 km from Rodez.
