Arques

Arques

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownArquesSégur at 4.6 km (5 min)
Insee code12010Le Vibal at 6.2 km (7 min)
Postcode12290Prades-Salars at 10.7 km (12 min)
Latitude44.3179620Agen-d'Aveyron at 12.8 km (14 min)
Longitude2.7998750Laissac at 13.2 km (16 min)
AltitudeFrom 714 to 947 metersLa Loubière at 14.9 km (16 min)
Surface11.29 km²Pont-de-Salars at 15.7 km (17 min)
Population119 inhabitantsPalmas at 15.9 km (19 min)
Density10 inhabitants/km²Bertholène at 16.4 km (18 min)
Chief townRodez (at 24 km, 28 min)Sévérac-l'Église at 17.2 km (19 min)
DepartmentAveyronCanet-de-Salars at 18.3 km (19 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Small rural town in the sparsely populated. A 13 km northeast of Pont-de-Salars on the D 29 which connects Millau to Rodez.

The Vicomte de Millau gave the church to the Abbey of Conques in the 11th century. It was later attached to the abbey of La Chaise-Dieu. Dependence of the manor of Montrozier, under the Count of Rodez, and the king.

The lordship of the extended Arques Palanges and was the current municipality of the same name over two enclaves included in the current common and Vézins Segur de Lévézou.


SIGHTSEEING

16th century church. Belfry, retable of the seventeenth, regilded the 18th century.

Viaur banks, end of Lake Pont-de-Salars Fabre at the Moulin.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Trails in the chain of countries around the peak of Palanges Pal at 1155 m, the highest point of the chain.

Church of St. Martin of Cormières 15th century belfry, MHI.

Possibility of fishing on the river or lake Viaur Pont-de-Salars.

Beach, water sports at Pont-de-Salars.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Snail farm tour & tastingLocal flavours3 €Flavin (10.4 km)
Stand up paddle, canoeing and kayaking on the LotSports sensations18 €Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt (20 km)
Well-being massageWellbeingFrom 35 € to 65 €Castelnau-Pégayrols (23 km)
Karting, quad, mountain biking and archerySports sensationsFrom 15 € to 75 €Castelnau-Pégayrols (25 km)

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Thursday 23 May
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Friday 24 May
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Saturday 25 May
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RESTAURANTS 
Le Kayamb  
8.9
Rodez
Coeur d'Aveyron Indian Ocean - 9 years ago Dorothy and her family, newly arrived from the beautiful Island of Reunion, opened in France, Rodez, a charming restaurant kitchen islands...
Located 18.2 km from Arques21 € per person 
Campanile Rodez  
6.5
  SPECIAL OFFER
Rodez
The city of Rodez is one of the most emblematic of southern France, it is also a candidate for the World Heritage of UNESCO. The city is full of museums and art galleries and invites...
Located 18.6 km from Arques19 € per person 
Hostellerie de Fontanges  
7.8
Onet-le-Château
The sumptuous surroundings of Hostellerie de Fontanges opens its doors and invites you to his table. In the vaulted room of this old house dating from the sixteenth century or terrace,...
Located 19.7 km from Arques25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d 'hôtes le mas capel 3 epis    
9.7
Salles-Curan
Situated in a hamlet on the set of a 5 nm levezou lake Pareloup Corp. This recently restored farm in the middle of a park invites you to relax and rest. 4 spacious restored in a contemporary...
Located 14.1 km from ArquesFrom 58 € to 65 € the double room 
Les Chambres d'Hôtes du Chateau  
Salles-Curan
Former summer residence of the Bishops of Rodez in the fifteenth century, the castle Salles Curan, located in the heart of the village, offers fully renovated rooms, combining the charm...
Located 15.1 km from Arques75 € the double room 
Hameau des Brunes    
9.6
Bozouls
Mansion of the eighteenth and nineteenth century, belonging to the same family since 1905. Renovated and modernized while retaining the traditional character. Bedding king size adjustable...
Located 17 km from ArquesFrom 92 € to 148 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Apartment for 3 persons
Sévérac-le-Château
Apartment at garden. Renovated in 2006.
Located 21 km from ArquesFrom 200 € to 330 € per week 
Location Espalion
Espalion
Cozy apartment for 4 (comfortable) to 5 persons located in the heart of the Lot Valley in the town of Espalion. You get a garden of 50 m ² with terrace and garden, all sheltered by...
Located 23 km from Arques390 € per week 
La Baumière  
9.2
Castelnau-Pégayrols
Small house (house a studio furnished with rustic old) adjoining farmhouse restored but totally independent, not overlooked, facing meadow and woodland. Superb unobstructed panoramic...
Located 23 km from ArquesFrom 200 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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Saint-Côme-d'Olt
The campsite is ideally located in the green valley of the Lot river, 100 meters to one of the most beautiful villages of France. On the St Jacques de Compostelle path and surrounded...
Located 22 km from Arques12.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
Logis Des Voyageurs     
7.9
Pont-de-Salars
Logis Des Voyageurs is located in Pont De Salars in Aveyron. It offers guestrooms with TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. This Logis hotel has a gourmet restaurant that serves local...
Located 7.1 km from ArquesRoom from 46 €
Hôtel Armony     
7.3
Laissac
With free Wi-Fi internet access, this hotel features an outdoors swimming pool, a terrace and free private parking. Located in Laissac, it is 25 km from Rodez Train Station and a 35-minute...
Located 7.3 km from ArquesRoom from 45 €
Logis de France Cazes Arazat     
8.6
Laissac
Located 23 km from Rodez Train Station, this 2-star hotel has a restaurant that serves regional dishes. Free internet access is provided in the guest rooms and packed lunches are possible...
Located 7.3 km from ArquesRoom from 54 €

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Aveyron
Hotel du Midi - Logis International
Hotel du Midi is located in the historic town centre of Rodez, in the Aveyron department. It is opposite the town’s Notre...
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