La Bastide-Pradines

La Bastide-Pradines

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La Bastide-Pradines is a municipality in the canton of Saint-Affrique and has 98 inhabitants.

It is one of the most beautiful high valley Cernon. Real eagle's nest, it is situated at 575 meters altitude.

Originally, this village was formerly called "La Bastide de Sernonenque.

Hospitaller Commandery, this picturesque village with its houses often Caussenard style, its fortified granary, is witness to a turbulent history of former times.

La Bastide-Pradines was given the 13th century by the Count of Rodez Hospitallers of Saint-Felix-de-Sorgue. They erected the tower to the attic, always visible at the end of the promontory, a church and several buildings surrounded by a wall.

The only economic activity, so far, is agriculture (mainly sheep farming for the production of sheep cheese).

• The main street leading to the castle has preserved many 16th century houses with carved lintels. It was the residence of notaries for certain. They reflect the increased importance of this place.
• Nearby are St. Peter's Church 19th century.
• The Bridge on the La Bastide-Pradines Cernon: Discover the deck 17.60 m long with two arches, one in segment of a circle forming a small donkey and the other semicircular. The shoe triangular set at the base of the battery could be old. Small arc discharge on the right wing, upstream side. This bridge is shown schematically on a cadastral plan of the early 19th century.
• The fortified granary: The village has a building massive 13th century, known as Castel or Granieyas, fortified granary of the Commandery of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem established in the Middle Ages and under the authority of the Hospital of St. -Felix-de-Sorgue. This tour attic watching the old way of Narbonne in Rodez passing by Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux.
• The Lion Rock: Explore the beautiful mule or "laysse" formerly planted with vines that descend steeply to Cernon. He was traced by the Hospitallers La Bastide-Pradines to connect to the Commandery of Saint-Felix-de-Sorgue and passed by Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux. This medieval way, whose real name is "career cellar" (banked road), access to the plateau near a large rock shaped like a crouching lion playing with a rat? (Lion's rock).

• The Tourist Office offers many tours to discover the territory. Here's an example: "Bridges and Lavogne of Cernon"

• Millau is located at the crossroads of strategic Albi, Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier. The famous gorges of the Tarn, a few miles from Millau is a hub of outdoor sports. The city also owes its fame to its past in the leather and manufacture of gloves. The city is dotted with numerous bridges to discover. The bridge Cureplat said the "New Bridge" has 5 arches arched limestone blue. This bridge has undergone numerous transformations. There are only two arches of the "Old Bridge" Parents also told, wrongly, "Bridge of Caesar" which had 17 arches. The large number of arches facilitated the flow of flood. It is a bridge from the 11th century-style novel, whose history is closely linked to that of Millau. Today the part of the bridge that supports the road was resurfaced. Do not forget to make a leap in space Cazalous says "flag info viaduct space" where you can find a movie about the construction of the Millau viaduct, a miniature model of the bridge and information boards. After taking the time to discover the wealth of Millau, the route continues towards La Bastide-Pradines.
• By the N9 until the cavalry and then turn right (D999) direction La Bastide-Pradines on the left (D560) or borrow the Millau viaduct, exit the Cavalry. La Bastide-Pradines is built on a steep site stretching over a long gray rocky ridge overlooking the valley Cernon and is sheltered by the plateau of Larzac. The bridge arches 2, one slightly donkey and the other semicircular, is to discover. Direction then the village of Lapanouse de Cernon which also has a beautiful bridge.
• For the D77 and turn left a few miles arrived at the village. The bridge-to-Lapanouse Cernon a length of 30.20 m, is 2 semicircular arches of limestone. The village contains a pretty Romanesque church, St. Martial, with a tower dating from the 19th century. The route ends in a fun way to bike rail Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon.
• By the D561 to Sainte-Eulalie then towards the old station where the starting point of vélorail. The circuits borrow a portion of track where you cross the bridges and viaducts, while enjoying the view that awaits you!

View of the village		La Bastide-Pradines on its promontory
The lion rock

Monday 13 February Day Night Min. -14°C - Max. -1°C

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -6°C - Max. -3°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 1°C

Auberge du Domaine de la Barraque   8 Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon Our Medieval Inn with bed and breakfast and dormitories near the viaduct of Millau, welcomes you in nature in an exceptional setting and offers a local gastronomy. Unique in France... Located 5.5 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 15 € to 50 € per person

Auberge la calquiere Mostuéjouls Inn housed in an old farm of the 18th century, with its large panoramic terrace. Where you can enjoy home cooking with local products prepared by Josette. Located 25 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 15 € to 25 € per person

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Domaine de la Barraque, Site Médiéval     9.2 Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon Our Medieval Inn, very close to the famous Millau's bridge, welcomes you in an exceptional surroundings for any occasion. We offer you 6 different rooms, cozy with authentic decoration... Located 5.5 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 33.90 € to 69.90 € the double room

Millau - les tilleuls   Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon An exquisite home base to enjoy a short or long stay in the neighbourhood of the city of Millau. In Les Tilleuls 5 sunny, bright and comfortable rooms on the 1st floor of the main house... Located 6.7 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 75 € to 95 € the double room

La saisonneraie     9.6   SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon Your room in a Bed and Breakfast benefiting from an splendid panorama, 15 minutes from Millau, open since 2004. In the South Aveyron, right in the center of the Regional Nature park... Located 9.4 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 79 € to 89 € the double room

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Au pied du viaduc de millau Creissels View on the Millau Viaduct, T 2 of 42 m², 2 * ranking prefecture. Equipped kitchen, 2 sofa beds convertible. Salle bath with shower, separate toilet. Property fenced with automatic... Located 9.1 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 380 € to 400 € per week

Domaine du Guilhaumet   9.6 Saint-Affrique 8 minutes from Saint-Afrique, Domaine du Guilhaumet, mansion of the 17th, offers 2 large gtes *** row in an old restored barn with every comfort, surrounded by 90 acres of woodland... Located 15.4 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 750 € to 900 € per week

La Baumière   8.8 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 16.9 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 320 € to 500 € per week

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Camping du Rougier     8.6 Camarès Lovers of nature and hiking trips, we welcome you into the Rougier in the heart of Natural Park of the Grands Causses. Our small campsite, quiet and friendly is the ideal base for exploring... Located 24 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 13 € to 15 € per day

Camping la muse     8.4 Mostuéjouls Our campsite La Muse is a small and friendly family camping there since 1945 (with beautiful trees and a beautiful beach). We are located at the entrance of the Gorges du Tarn, Gorges... Located 25 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 10 € to 14 € per day

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Chambres D'hôtes Ferrari Larzac Aveyron     8.7 Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon Situated in the heart of the medieval village of Sainte Eulalie de Cernon, the authentic Chambres D'hôtes Larzac is only 50 metres from the Roman Church and the Templar Commandery.... Located 7.5 km from La Bastide-Pradines Room from 50 €

Hôtel De La Poste      8.2 La Cavalerie Situated on the Larzac plateau, in the the fortified village of Cavalerie, the Hotel de la Poste offers en suite rooms. Some have a free Wi-Fi access. The restaurant serves traditional... Located 8.6 km from La Bastide-Pradines Room from 38 €

Chateau De Creissels      8.9 Creissels Chateau de Creissels is housed in a 12th-century medieval castle and offers a panoramic view of the Millau Viaduct. It has an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness room. Rooms at the... Located 9.5 km from La Bastide-Pradines Room from 78 €

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