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Salvagnac-Cajarc

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aveyron

Salvagnac-Cajarc - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Aveyron
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Small village in Aveyron, in the Occitanie region, Salvagnac-Cajarc takes place about sixty kilometers from Rodez, not far from Saujac, Larnagol and Saint-Jean-de-Laur.

Of very ancient origin, this town in the south-west of France has preserved a rich architectural heritage from its glorious past, to be discovered during a stay in the surroundings. Old listed stones and preserved landscapes are on the menu at Salvagnac-Cajarc. The territory has several ZNIEFF classified natural areas, ideal for hikes with family or friends to discover the most beautiful wonders of the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySalvagnac-Cajarc
Postcode12260
Latitude44.4752480 (N 44° 28’ 31”)
Longitude1.8480150 (E 1° 50’ 53”)
AltitudeFrom 140m to 391m
Surface area23.19 km²
Population377 inhabitants
Density16 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureRodez (69 km, 1:14)
Insee code12256
IntercommunalityCC Grand-Figeac
DepartmentAveyron
TerritoriesMassif Central, Midi-Pyrénées
RegionOccitanie

Nearest cities & towns

Cajarc1.2 km (3 min)
Cadrieu5 km (8 min)
Saujac5.9 km (9 min)
Montbrun8.2 km (12 min)
Gréalou9.3 km (13 min)
Saint-Chels9.4 km (14 min)
Larnagol10.9 km (16 min)
Calvignac11.3 km (17 min)
Saint-Jean-de-Laur11.6 km (16 min)
Ols-et-Rinhodes11.7 km (16 min)
La Capelle-Balaguier11.9 km (14 min)
Puyjourdes14.3 km (21 min)
Larroque-Toirac14.3 km (19 min)
Cénevières14.8 km (21 min)

Things to see and do

The charming village of Salvagnac-Cajarc has several exceptional buildings, like the 13th century castle. Listed as a Historic Monument, it also has several classified elements such as the inner courtyard, the round tower and its staircase or the vaulted and painted room on the second floor.

While strolling through the town of old stones, you can also discover the attractions of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité church, the Saint-Clair church in Saint-Clair-de-Margue or even the ruins of the old monastery of Lantouy.

Places of interest

Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

In June, Salvagnac-Cajarc celebrates with a program of pétanque competitions, games for children and festive meals.

A Christmas illumination contest is offered each year in December.

A covered Christmas market is organized in December.

Photos

The Lantouy gulf in winter
The Lantouy gulf in winter
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Cajarc Castle, west side
Cajarc Castle, west side
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Weather

Saturday 20 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 16°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 14°C
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Monday 22 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Discover truffles
Local flavours7 € to 12 € Limogne-en-Quercy (11.2 km)
Irish Cob horse rides
Nature and the great outdoors25 € to 60 € Laburgade (27 km)
Discover reptiles at Padiparc
Entertainment6 € to 9 € Padirac (43 km)
Botanical walk and plant workshop
Nature and the great outdoors20 € Clairvaux-d'Aveyron (45 km)
Cougnac Caves tour
Culture and education11 € Payrignac (49 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Malecargue Fountain Circuit
HikeIntermediate3:15Limogne-en-Quercy (10.4 km)
Around Malepeyre
HikeEasy1:30Capdenac-Gare (19.4 km)
Pressoir needle
HikeEasy2:00Figeac (21 km)
Village of Arcambal along the Lot
HikeEasy1:00Arcambal (27 km)
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie - Bouziès
Car itineraryEasy5:00Arcambal (27 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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