Roussayrolles

Roussayrolles

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownRoussayrollesMarnaves at 5.9 km (9 min)
Insee code81234Vaour at 6.7 km (9 min)
Postcode81140Saint-Michel-de-Vax at 6.9 km (10 min)
Latitude44.1014679Milhars at 7.9 km (11 min)
Longitude1.8339250Labarthe-Bleys at 9.2 km (13 min)
AltitudeFrom 240 to 497 metersTonnac at 10.6 km (13 min)
Surface5.38 km²Vindrac-Alayrac at 10.8 km (14 min)
Population69 inhabitantsLes Cabannes at 12.9 km (16 min)
Density13 inhabitants/km²Varen at 13 km (16 min)
Chief townAlbi (at 39 km, 41 min)Le Riols at 13 km (16 min)
DepartmentTarnPenne at 13.5 km (17 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Roussayrolles Tarn in the Midi-Pyrenees on the border of the Tarn-et-Garonne.

Halfway between Cordes-sur-Ciel and St Antonin-Noble-Val, 1193 Roussayrolles named "Orsayroles" (away from the bear), is situated on a plateau overlooking the valley and Bonan to Milhars Valley Laussière and old mills to St Michel de Vax. With its valleys, its flowery villages built of stone sandstone show a rich history: "The Clavilières" the Roman camp, the caves and the dolmen Peyroseco, "Mespoulet" remarkably close to the point of view of the Plane of 525 m and the site of a former horse "Peyralade" the name of the dolmen Peyrolevado welcome you on your hike with picnic tables and water points.

On the village square, a pharmacy linden, symbol of friendship village was planted.

Around the village the way Rogation: once on May 1 was a procession that went around the village where each of the five cross sandstone was decorated with a white cloth and a sprig of boxwood. This tradition was a popular devotion of blessing and demand for crop protection.


SIGHTSEEING

The Notre Dame de Roussayrolles: This 13th century Gothic building (contemporary of Cordes-sur-Ciel) "not saved to the wars of religion" was decorated in 1952 by Nicolai Greschny, Grand Master of the Eastern religious art. Monday and Friday morning, you can ask for the key to the town hall, admire the paintings "Madonna and Child," "The Apocalypse", and noted the chapel to pray lord where did the Earl of Castle Puységur Roquereine .


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Night market and gourmet garage sale in early July.

Village Festival, the first weekend of August.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Opportunity to enjoy many outdoor activities: hiking, canoeing, caving, climbing, archery, mountain biking, cycle route.

Close to the Gorges de l'Aveyron, Circuit Bastides Albigensian, Cordes-sur-Ciel, Midi-Pyrenees Great Site, and Albi, partly Heritage Site by UNESCO.

GR 46 and GR de Pays, and several PR Grésinhòla can discover the landscapes of this country.

Festival of the Summer Vaour during a week of the first half of August.

PHOTOS
Trailhead Rogation
 
Church of Our Lady of Roussayrolles
Fountain of laundry Touron
 
Maple Montpellier
Cross - O crux ave spes unica
  
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Sunday 3 June
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Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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L'Envolee sauvage.com  
Cordes-sur-Ciel
A late eighteenth Property at Circuit Bastides Albigensian: Cordes sur Ciel, Albi and Toulouse. 3 Bed and Breakfast, spacious, each with separate entrance to the garden, wifi access,...
Located 10.3 km from Roussayrolles135 € the double room 
Logissurciel  
Cordes-sur-Ciel
Experience the magic of a Medieval town: Cordes sur Ciel, a Gothic jewel between Heaven and Earth... At its highest point lies Logis sur Ciel: A magnificently restored structure dating...
Located 10.4 km from RoussayrollesFrom 60 € to 80 € the double room 
La croix du sud  
Castelnau-de-Montmiral
Between vineyards and Bastides, a 15th century house entirely renovated with 4 rooms ensuite, spacious and very comfortable and a large swimming pool, with 5ha of land around in the...
Located 14.6 km from Roussayrolles84 € the double room 

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Gitedevaour
Vaour
Country house. In a wooded, quiet house, isolated, comfortable, ideal for relaxing. Private pool in a fenced 8000 m ². Locate the circuit Albigensian country houses, you will appreciate...
Located 6.3 km from RoussayrollesFrom 250 € to 770 € per week 
Gites des Estaules
Verfeil
Located in the gorges of aveyron. Area protected, rich from a still alive historical past by its picturesque villages, its castles, its sites, our Lodgings, very comfortable, have a...
Located 7.6 km from RoussayrollesFrom 260 € to 540 € per week 
Gîte la Bouygue  
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Penne
Experience the true feel of genteel old France at its most rural and unspoiled while relaxing at la Bouygue located on the edge of the Grésigne forest, one of the oldest and largest...
Located 7.6 km from RoussayrollesFrom 650 € to 1200 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping les Gorges de l'Aveyron    
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Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Located on a river and in the middle of the gorge, you will enjoy an exceptional, quiet and conducive to many walks and outdoor activities such as canoeing, mountain biking, hiking,...
Located 7.5 km from RoussayrollesFrom 11.90 € to 21.30 € per day 
Le Moulin de Julien    
9.8
Cordes-sur-Ciel
At the foot of the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel, the campsite offers its greenery with 2 swimming pools with water slide, mini golf, playground, fishing, bowling, table tennis,...
Located 12.2 km from Roussayrolles20 € per day 
Camping le Faucon d'Or  
Montricoux
Open April 1 to October 15, situated close to a mecca of tourism to the Gorges de l'Aveyron, camping peregrines Golden welcomes you with good humor and smile. Many locations are available....
Located 16.6 km from Roussayrolles 

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HOTELS
La Maison au Puits    
8.5
Cordes-sur-Ciel
This small B&B is situated in Cordes-sur-Ciel, a fortified town built in 1222. The B&B dates from the 18th-century and offers free Wi-Fi in each room and a terrace to enjoy a continental...
Located 9.3 km from RoussayrollesRoom from 70 €
Logis Hostellerie Du Parc     
6.8
Cordes-sur-Ciel
Hostellerie du Parc is 1.2 km from the hilltop town of Cordes-sur-Ciel and has a view over the Gaillac vineyards. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool. Each room has a private...
Located 9.7 km from RoussayrollesRoom from 65 €
Logis Hostellerie Du Vieux Cordes     
8.5
Cordes-sur-Ciel
This Logis hotel is located in the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel, 80 killometres north of Toulouse. It offers rooms and suites with en-suite facilities, TV and free Wi-Fi. The Logis...
Located 10.2 km from RoussayrollesRoom from 55 €

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