The welcoming small town of Villeneuve d'Aveyron has preserved some beautiful reminders of its past as a comital then royal fortified town. The superb central square with archways, lined with medieval and Renaissance houses, the Great Door and Cardalhac Door (both medieval), the vaulted passages, the Church of St Sepulchre, as well as the pretty stone façades with mullioned windows, are some of the things you can admire on a lovely walk.
Why not round off your visit with a trip to Place des Conques, a museum of popular arts and skills dedicated to the craft trades.
A colourful medieval festival takes place every last Sunday in July, with street performances, processions in period costume, a fire show and medieval market.
