France / Aveyron & Gorges du Tarn

Discover the Tarn, Jonte, Dourbie and Aveyron rivers snaking their way through breathtaking deeply-carved gorges. The scenery of the Massif Central is spectacular and home to the highest bridge in the world, the Millau Viaduct - untamed nature blending harmoniously with this masterpiece of technology. This magnificent region has become an important meeting point for the pilgrims en route to Compostella. Along the way you will discover numerous religious sites and villages, set up as stopovers to welcome the flocks of people. Puy en Velay and Conques are amongst the more important towns along this route.

TO VISIT

Important historical stopovers on the St Jacques of Compostella route

Caves

Micropolis
An educational museum dedicated to the world of insects.

The Millau Viaduct
The highest in the world (nearly 270m in height) spans over the Tarn Valley.

Walking
A multitude of footpaths are at your disposal in the nature parks

Climbing and Paragliding

Observation of flora and fauna
In these regions nature is in abundance, particularly birds of prey and insects and even some rare species of wild flowers.

White-water Sports
Canoeing down the Tarn Gorges, kayaking, canyoning, water sports on Lake Pareloup.

TO SAMPLE

Aligot
Delicious mixture of mashed potatoes and Aubrac 'tomme' cheese.

Truffade
A 'gratin' of potatoes, garlic and bacon topped with melted 'tomme' cheese.

Duck and Goose
All parts of the poultry are used to prepare numerous delicious recipes including the famous 'foie gras'!

Cheese
Roquefort, Bleu des Causses, Saint-Nectaire, Cantal, Salers...