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

Thursday 18 March Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C

Friday 19 March Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C

Saturday 20 March Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C

Auberge du Domaine de la Barraque Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon Our Medieval Inn, near the very famous Millau's bridge, welcomes you in exceptionnal surroundings. Lovers of French Gastronomy, nature, fishing, hiking, sports, Middle Age, site visits... Located at 7.6 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 15 € to 50 € per person

Hôtel Restaurant LE MODERNE Saint-Affrique Parking shady garden terrace of 30 seats over 120 in the restaurant and up to 30 in a private room. Regional Cuisine dishes or personal Aveyron and a cheese platter with 13 different... Located at 13.7 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 15 € to 55 € per person

Hotel Restaurant les artys Compeyre Situated close to the Millau Viaduct in the Grands Causses nautre park, the hotel** Restaurant les artys complex offers you a haven of peace in a two hectare luxuriously green park... Located at 18.3 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 15 € to 35 € per person

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Domaine de la Barraque, Site Médiéval      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 at 7.6 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 33,90 € to 69,90 € the double room

Castelnau-Pégayrols Rouviaguet      Castelnau-Pégayrols Panoramic views of the valley Muze, the Lacaune Combalou the caves of Roquefort and the medieval village of Castelnau-Pégayrols his 2 with Romanesque churches and its castle ramparts... Located at 17.5 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 50 € to 95 € the double room

Chambres d'hotes de Rouviac     Castelnau-Pégayrols Francoise accommodates you in this old restored farm, located between Millau, the gorges of the Tarn and the lakes Levezou (4km from the medieval village of Castelnau-Pegayrols) .2... Located at 18.4 km from La Bastide-Pradines 65 € the double room

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Gîtes FANCHON, Larzac, la Couvertoirade La Couvertoirade Rental of two houses on the plateau of Larzac 15 minutes from the Millau viaduct and time on the beaches Couveroirade, South Aveyron. Detached houses with all the comforts of a furnished... Located at 18.7 km from La Bastide-Pradines 460 € per week

Prieuré du Luc Campestre-et-Luc . For lovers of nature, space, authenticity, calm, cool, the Luke home Caussenard charming XVIII, is a haven of peace, relaxation, pleasure, fitness. The house is very comfortable in... Located at 28 km from La Bastide-Pradines 1200 € per week

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Camping de la muse    Saint-Beauzély Located in the heart of a medieval village, around ballads offer stunning views overlooking in the highest viaduct in the world! The surrounding villages alternate festivities cultural... Located at 19.4 km from La Bastide-Pradines 12,50 € per day

Camping du Rougier     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 at 24 km from La Bastide-Pradines From 13 € to 15 € per day

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Chateau De Creissels    8.1 Creissels This charming hotel is housed in a 12th century castle, and it enjoys a panoramic view over the viaduct of Millau. Château de Creissels is located in the heart of a shady and green... Located at 9.5 km from La Bastide-Pradines Room from 65 €

Millau Hotel Club    7.7 Millau Set in green surroundings near a leisure park on the shores of the Tarn River, the hotel offers a spectacular view of the Tarn Valley and the Grands Causses Natural Park. Enjoy the... Located at 10.2 km from La Bastide-Pradines Room from 66 €

Hericlea Hotel Sport    8.0 Millau Located near the town centre and offering comfortable accommodation with views over the Millau Viaduct, Hericlea boasts an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre with a sauna and... Located at 10.5 km from La Bastide-Pradines Room from 39 €

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