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 4.8 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)
Population24289 inhabitantsLa Loubière at 12.6 km (15 min)
Density2332 inhabitants/km²Agen-d'Aveyron at 12.9 km (16 min)
National labelSalles-la-Source at 13.2 km (16 min)
DepartmentAveyronFlavin at 13.4 km (14 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
LOCATION

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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.
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Night
Min. -14°C - Max. -2°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -6°C - Max. -3°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -5°C - Max. 1°C
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 ears and 4 gîtes. 2 cottages Charmance 3 ears Gîtes de France. 2 steps from Rodez for stays with family or...
Located 10.8 km from Rodez60 € the double room 
Coeur de bastie  
Trémouilles
Peace and quiet! This is what awaits you in the heart of Bastié. Discover our 2 guest rooms furnished in an old family farmhouse renovated cottage in the spirit in which, with a very...
Located 12.6 km from RodezFrom 57 € to 60 € the double room 
Hameau des Brunes    
9.7
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 15.1 km from RodezFrom 92 € to 145 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite du Clos d'albray 4 *
Comps-la-Grand-Ville
70 m² self-catering appartment for 3 persons, located on the 1st floor of a mansion of the 18th century. Independent access and garden. Swimming pool, bowls ground and parking available...
Located 13.2 km from RodezFrom 350 € to 600 € per week 
House for 7 persons
Cassagnes-Bégonhès
House at the entrance of the village overlooking the town hall square and the creek that passes along the square. Country market every Friday. All shops in the village.
Located 20 km from RodezFrom 200 € to 300 € per week 
O paradis  
10
Rullac-Saint-Cirq
Welcome to saint rullac cirq between Rodez in the Aveyron and Millau. La house opens its doors and offers 4 cottages (night / week / fortnight) On-site swimming pool, bowling alley,...
Located 24 km from RodezFrom 300 € to 599 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Les chalets de la gazonne   
7.6
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue
Near Sauveterre de Rouergue one of the most beautiful villages in France, The Self-sod nestled on a hillside in a green and sunny. Chalets Grand Comfort are your haven of peace where...
Located 25 km from Rodez 
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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 27 km from Rodez11.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
Ibis Rodez Centre     
8.2
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 45 €
Hotel du Midi - Logis International     
8.1
Rodez
Hotel du Midi is located in the historic town centre of Rodez, southern France. It is opposite the town’s Notre Dame Cathedral and offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi in each...
Located in RodezRoom from 45 €
Campanile Rodez     
7.2
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 39 €

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Campanile Rodez
This Campanile hotel is located 6 km from the Centre of Rodez. It provides en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant....
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