Montjaux

Montjaux

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TownMontjauxCastelnau-Pégayrols at 7.6 km (10 min)
Insee code12153Viala-du-Tarn at 9.4 km (12 min)
Postcode12490Saint-Rome-de-Tarn at 10.4 km (13 min)
Latitude44.1019570Comprégnac at 12 km (14 min)
Longitude2.9023089Curan at 16 km (19 min)
AltitudeFrom 340 to 1087 metersPeyre at 17 km (19 min)
Surface31.48 km²Salles-Curan at 18 km (20 min)
Population393 inhabitantsSaint-Rome-de-Cernon at 18.2 km (21 min)
Density12 inhabitants/km²Saint-Beauzély at 19.6 km (22 min)
Chief townRodez (at 57 km, 63 min)Saint-Laurent-de-Lévézou at 22 km (25 min)
DepartmentAveyronSaint-Victor-et-Melvieu at 22 km (26 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Montjaux is a town located in southern Aveyron, 9 km north of Saint Rome de Tarn. Its territory extends entirely within the Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses. Hanging on the south side of Plateau Lévézou, the set consists of two highly contrasting identities. Right bank of the Muse: Lévézou. Left bank of the Muse: Causse Rouge.

Montjaux comes from the Latin "Mont Jovis. A temple dedicated to the worship of Jupiter would have existed at the top of this mountain, which later carried the original castle.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The ruins of the original castle on the summit overlooking the village, near the viewpoint.
  • The 15th century castle in the village (private property).
  • The 12th century Romanesque church is the chapel of a former Benedictine monastery. The capitals with figurative decorations of animals and plants are among the finest in the Rouergue. The dome, which replaced the old bell tower dated 1838.
  • Village on the Mediterranean side with houses clinging to the slope, some medieval.
  • Viewpoints Larzac plateau, valley of the Tarn Valley, the Muse, the Millau viaduct.
  • Marziali: the village has retained its medieval old houses, remains of ramparts.
  • The Cambon, former spa (ferruginous water) operated in the 19th century.
  • Roquetaillade: medieval village church of the sixteenth, two-arch bridge type novel junction stones from the parapet by mortise and tenon. The castle destroyed by fire in 1733, there remains a great tour.
Detailed information
MonumentsChurch Saint-Quirinus

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Montjaux: Local festival the weekend of Mother's Day in late May.
  • Candas: wine competition Aveyron - La Grappe d'Or - in early May.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The Millau viaduct.
  • The medieval villages of the valley of the Muse: Castelnau-Pégayrols, Beauzély St., San Leon.
  • The caves of Roquefort.
  • The feudal castles of Castelnau St. Beauzély, Peyrelade.
  • The Belfry of Millau.
  • Lakes Lévézou in Villefranche-de-Panat, Salles-Curan, Pont-de-Salars Bages.
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WEATHER
Sunday 3 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 31°C
Monday 4 June
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Min. 8°C - Max. 20°C
Tuesday 5 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le clos des oeillades  
Montjaux
Bed and Breakfast in South Aveyron, Midi Pyrenees. Clos glances is a character house caussenarde renovated into guest rooms (3 ears Gite de France) with swimming pool between the Millau...
Located in MontjauxFrom 62 € to 88 € the double room 
La saisonneraie    
9.7
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 6.8 km from MontjauxFrom 79 € to 89 € 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 9.4 km from MontjauxFrom 75 € to 95 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 3.9 km from MontjauxFrom 200 € to 500 € per week 
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 12.1 km from MontjauxFrom 380 € to 400 € per week 
Gite et chambre d'hotes des Monts
Saint-Izaire
Cottage situated in the countryside 4 km from a medieval village of red sandstone dominated by its imposing castle Bishops. It was restored in an old barn at the end of a farmhouse...
Located 22 km from MontjauxFrom 300 € to 400 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
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 26 km from MontjauxFrom 10 € to 15 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel Les Raspes     
8.2
Saint-Rome-de-Tarn
Hotel Les Raspes offers a restaurant with al fresco dining beside the outdoor pool. It is situated in a converted religious school in the medieval village of Saint-Rome-de-Tarn and...
Located 6 km from MontjauxRoom from 70 €
Val Saint Georges    
8.8
Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon
Set in the Grands-Causses regional park, Val Saint Georges offers 2 seasonal, outdoor swimming pools as well as guest rooms and independent cottages. A continental breakfast is served...
Located 8.4 km from MontjauxRoom from 33 €
Gîte des Grands Causses    
7.7
Millau
This residence is located in the heights of Millau, 5 km from the Millau Viaduct and only a 15-minute walk from the town centre. It offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. Breakfast...
Located 12.6 km from MontjauxRoom from 35 €

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