Places of interest.

We live in the South Aveyron just above the point where the Aveyron, Tarn and Tarn and Garonne districts meet. The nearest village is St. André de Najac but Laguepie is the closest village with all the necessary shops and services. Interesting, medieval towns in the area are Najac, Cordes, St. Antonin Noble Val, Gaillac and Albi. Albi is famous for its medieval centre, its cathedral and of course the Toulouse Lautrec Museum. The Gaillac wine region with its fine range of excellent wines is only a half-hours drive away.

The Aveyron valley counts 20 medieval cities, 11 museums, 8 strongholds, 2 abbeys of Cistercienes, 4 sites of Templars, caves and more then 20 castles. Below you will see pictures of: Albi, Gaillac, Najac, Laguepie,St. Antonin Noble Val, Cordes, Penne, Villefranche de Rouergue, Sauveterre de Rouergue, Bruniquel and Conques.

Albi. Medieval city. The St. Cecile cathedral, le Pont Vieux and the Toulouse Lautrec Museum and The Albi Golf Club.

Bruniquel. The castle, the castle garden, narrow streets and flowers.

Najac. Medieval city, the 13th century arcades, the castle and its medieval market.

Saint Antonin. Medieval city, Hotel de Ville 12th century and its museum. The sunday market.

Cordes. Cathar city, walls and gates, museums, fine restaurants. Centre of Occitan culture.

Laguepie. 'Grande foire' every 3th thuesday. Canoeing and kayak school.

Gaillac. Famous for its wines, the wine museum. Friday market.

Villefranche. Old city, fine restaurants, museum and the Thursday market.

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