Rodez

Rodez

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownRodezLe Monastère at 2.7 km (5 min)
Insee code12202Olemps at 3.7 km (8 min)
Postcode12000Onet-le-Château at 5.3 km (11 min)
Latitude44.3493890Sainte-Radegonde at 6.9 km (10 min)
Longitude2.5759860Druelle at 7 km (10 min)
AltitudeFrom 501 to 643 metersSébazac-Concourès at 7.9 km (11 min)
Surface11.18 km²Luc-la-Primaube at 8.8 km (10 min)
Population25974 inhabitantsAgen-d'Aveyron at 12.9 km (16 min)
Density2323 inhabitants/km²Salles-la-Source at 13.2 km (16 min)
National labelFlavin at 13.4 km (14 min)
DepartmentAveyronBalsac at 16.9 km (21 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Prefecture of the Aveyron, the city is built on a hill overlooking the Aveyron valley at the junction of two geographical regions, North Causse Comtal, South Ségala.

Five centuries BC, the Celts gave this city the name of Segodunum; the beginning of the Roman occupation was the center of the region. In the mid-3rd century, Segodunum takes the name of Ruthenian (of Ruteni), it will reach us until after various transformations, as current Rodez ..


SIGHTSEEING
  • The red sandstone cathedral is one of the finest monuments in the Gothic style in southern France. First stone laid in 1277, its construction will last until the 16th century. Dimensions: measure the finished, 102 feet long, 36 meters wide, 30 meter high ceiling. The bell tower, a veritable stone lace, overlooking the city of its 87 meters high, is the work of the architect Salvanh.
  • The bishop's palace, rebuilt in the 17th century and retains the tower Corbières (1443).
  • The church of Saint-Amans, restored in the eighteenth century, old Roman capitals reused.
  • The museum Fenaille archeology, menhirs, the Middle Ages.
  • The museum Denys Puech: works of the sculptor Denys Puech and paintings from the 15th to modern art.
  • The Old Rodez, home of the English home Benedict (XV), the house Molinier (XV) ...
  • Pierre Soulages The museum currently under construction, scheduled to open in 2013.
Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Rodez
Leisure centresMuseum Maurice Fenaille,   Museum Soulages,   Museum of Fine Art Denys Puech
MonumentsBridge of La Guioule-sous-Rodez,   Cathedral Notre-Dame,   Church Saint-Amans,   Church of the Sacré-Coeur,   House of Armagnac,   Prefecture of the Aveyron
Performance hallsAmphitheatre of Rodez,   MJC Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture,   Stadium Paul-Lignon

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Hole Bozouls.
  • Abbey of Conques and its treasure listed village.
  • Bastide de Sauveterre-de-Rouergue.
  • Lakes Lévézou.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Snail farm tour & tastingLocal flavours3 €Flavin (9.6 km)
Tour of the Laurens estate and cellarsLocal flavours2 €Clairvaux-d'Aveyron (15.8 km)
Introduction to wood turning and trainingCraft40 €Sauveterre-de-Rouergue (25 km)
Visit a knife and jewellery foundryCraft5 €Espeyrac (30 km)

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WEATHER
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 3°C - Max. 17°C
Friday 21 June
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Saturday 22 June
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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 in Rodez21 € per person 
Campanile Rodez  
5.8
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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 in Rodez19 € per person 
Hostellerie de Fontanges  
7.9
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 3 km from Rodez25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Ciel de Lit-Louis XV-Familiale Terrasse    
9.5
Salles-la-Source
Beautiful house late XV and restored by Jeannot & Claudette in 1998 has 2 cottages. 2 ears and 3 cottages Charmance 3 ears Gîtes de France. 2 steps from Rodez for holidays with family...
Located 10.8 km from Rodez60 € the double room 
Coeur de bastie    
9.7
Trémouilles
Peace and quiet! This is what awaits you in the heart of Bastié. Discover our 4 guest rooms in an old renovated farmhouse cottage in mind that, with a very warm welcome when you arrive,...
Located 12.6 km from Rodez60 € the double room 
Le clos d'albray  
Comps-la-Grand-Ville
'Le Clos d' Albray' offers 3 light, warm and nicely decorated guest rooms (72 and 60 sq ft) with private bathroom and garden views. Each room has a television, a DVD player (DVD lending),...
Located 13.2 km from RodezFrom 85 € to 105 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Maison de campagne au calme bien située
Boussac
House. Price / week: 200 € - City: Baraqueville. ZIP code: 12160. Capacity: 6. Pool: Yes. Description: Located in the Midi Pyrenees, in the center of Aveyron, 20 km from Rodez and 45...
Located 15.1 km from RodezFrom 200 € to 250 € per week 
Ancienne Commanderie des Templiers
Mouret
Old Commanderie of the Templars of the xiii° century. Built out of red sandstone on the side of the valley of Dourdou in a park closed with swimming pool, it is located 1 km from Villecomtal...
Located 21 km from RodezFrom 950 € to 1400 € per week 
L'Hermet
Pruines
With family or friends, you find yourself in this character house of the 17th century typical Rouergue with Red sandstone and timber, equipped with modern (recent bedding, washing machine,...
Located 22 km from RodezFrom 470 € to 820 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping bellerive  
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 26 km from Rodez12.30 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hotel du Midi - Logis International     
8.1
Rodez
Hotel du Midi is located in the historic town centre of Rodez, in the Aveyron department. It is opposite the town’s Notre Dame Cathedral and offers on-site parking and free Wi-Fi in...
Located in RodezRoom from 49 €
ibis Rodez Centre     
8.1
Rodez
The ibis Rodez Centre hotel is located in the heart of Rodez, a few minutes from the cathedral and the Convention Centre. Stay in one of its 45 air-conditioned rooms with wireless Internet...
Located in RodezRoom from 41 €
Campanile Rodez     
7.7
Rodez
This Campanile hotel is located 6 km from the Centre of Rodez. It provides en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant. There is a garden and terrace where guests can relax....
Located in RodezRoom from 30 €

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