Saint-Affrique

Saint-Affrique

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South of the city department of Aveyron, located in the valley of the Sorgue, 25 km southwest of Millau. The territory of this municipality is part of the Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses.

The remains of the Neolithic abound around the city where more than 30 dolmens were identified; Tiergues, Crassous, Boussac ...

The city was founded around the 7th century by a bishop of Comminges, or Afric Affricanus, chased away by the Visigoths came to die on the banks of the Sorgue in a village called Vicaria Curiensis.

The name of Saint Affrique appears officially in 1238, from 1320, is jointly owned by the city to the King of France, the Bishop of Vabres and the Comte de Caylus, during the Hundred Years' War it came under British rule, it is an important place in the Protestant wars of religion and Camisards.

In 1628 it will resist the royal troops commanded by Prince de Conde and the Duke of Epernon.

During the Revolution, the city took the name of Mountain Sorgues.

The 18th century saw the start prosperity of the city with the installation of drapery and hosiery knitting mills, this activity declined in the 19th century, its agricultural vocation is confirmed.

The old bridge of the 14th century (MH), a fine example of medieval architecture.

The new bridge typical of the late 17th century.

The neo-Gothic church topped by an elegant spire of 75 m.

The rock of Caylus: panorama. In the Middle Ages, considered impregnable fortress built against the rock overlooking the city, she was seized and dismantled in 1238 by Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse, Counts of Caylus who refused to obey. Nearby viewpoint of Puech-Bourillou.

Savignac: Protohistoric presses carved into the rock.

Local festival the third weekend in June

Flea market and yard sales every Saturday morning in July and August.

Countries' markets on Thursday morning, at night in July and August.

Caves de Roquefort.

Sylvanès Abbey.

Templar villages of Saint-Jean-d'Alcas and Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon.

Montaigut medieval castles, Izaire St., San Beauzély, Mélac ...

Villages classified Peyre, Brousse-le-Château, many medieval villages.

Millau Viaduct (Grand site in Midi-Pyrenees).

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 4°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 2°C

Friday 17 February Day Night Min. -5°C - Max. 4°C

Auberge du Domaine de la Barraque   8 Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon Our Medieval Inn with bed and breakfast and dormitories near the viaduct of Millau, welcomes you in nature in an exceptional setting and offers a local gastronomy. Unique in France... Located 18.1 km from Saint-Affrique From 15 € to 50 € per person

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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 12.9 km from Saint-Affrique From 75 € to 95 € the double room

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 13.4 km from Saint-Affrique From 62 € to 88 € the double room

La saisonneraie     9.6   SPECIAL OFFER 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 13.6 km from Saint-Affrique From 79 € to 89 € the double room

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Domaine du Guilhaumet   9.6 Saint-Affrique 8 minutes from Saint-Afrique, Domaine du Guilhaumet, mansion of the 17th, offers 2 large gtes *** row in an old restored barn with every comfort, surrounded by 90 acres of woodland... Located in Saint-Affrique From 750 € to 900 € per week

Gîte à la ferme du Mas Azais Montlaur At Mas Azais in South Aveyron, in the heart of the rougier Ccamares farm we rent a comfortable cottage for 5-6 Paerson. Located 9.8 km from Saint-Affrique From 380 € to 510 € 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 13.4 km from Saint-Affrique From 300 € to 400 € per week

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Camping du Rougier     8.6 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 14.6 km from Saint-Affrique From 13 € to 15 € per day

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Complexe Hotelier Cap Vert      6.8 Saint-Affrique Ideally located in the village of Saint-Affrique, near the Roquefort Caves and the Millau Viaduct, the Complexe Hotelier Cap Vert boasts excellent leisure facilities including a gorgeous... Located in Saint-Affrique Room from 43 €

Logis Moderne      7.6 Saint-Affrique This charming, family hotel welcomes you near the city centre for a restful stay and is the ideal backdrop to your gastronomic break. Featuring permanent painting exhibition, it also... Located in Saint-Affrique Room from 51 €

Hotel Les Raspes      8.3 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 10 km from Saint-Affrique Room from 85 €

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