Saint-Geniez-d'Olt

Saint-Geniez-d'Olt

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TownSaint-Geniez-d'OltSainte-Eulalie-d'Olt at 3.3 km (6 min)
Insee code12224Pierrefiche at 6.9 km (14 min)
Postcode12130Saint-Martin-de-Lenne at 7.2 km (15 min)
Latitude44.4656400La Capelle-Bonance at 7.3 km (15 min)
Longitude2.9725700Pomayrols at 7.4 km (15 min)
AltitudeFrom 403 to 985 metersAurelle-Verlac at 8.4 km (17 min)
Surface35.49 km²Saint-Saturnin-de-Lenne at 8.6 km (18 min)
Population2019 inhabitantsVimenet at 12.1 km (24 min)
Density57 inhabitants/km²Cruéjouls at 13 km (26 min)
National labelsLassouts at 13.4 km (27 min)
Chief townRodez (at 47 km, 50 min)Coussergues at 13.7 km (28 min)
DepartmentAveyronCampagnac at 15.4 km (31 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Heritage and Nature Preserve 15 minutes from the A75.

Saint-Geniez-d'Olt is a small town of about 2000 permanent inhabitants with a population four times during the summer.

Its privileged location on the edge of the Lot and midway between two natural regions investigated (the Causses in the south and the plateau of Aubrac in the north) makes it an ideal place to live in a protected environment.

The A75 motorway is 15 minutes, bringing the Mediterranean coast less than two hours away. Rodez airport is less than 1 hour.

The visitor discovers St. Geniez for the first time is struck by the rich architecture of this city. The homogeneity of its frame results in large squares, churches and chapels, monuments, many mansions, the typical old quarters ...


SIGHTSEEING

The cloister and the chapel of the Augustinians, with a beautiful triptych of the 16th century masterpiece of Gothic art carved, the gallery Lenoir Hall Ricard; Talabot the monument, the parish church , the Hall of Famous, the castle of Falque.

The park Parédous along the Lot, walks on the waterfront.

Fishing on the lot and the lake full of fish, hiking and mountain biking, basic canoeing, swimming, tennis, horseback riding, fishing school Ribatel the pond, and tree climbing course in the trees to IFER.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of Saint-Geniez-d'Olt

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Music festival in the Olt Valley 15 days of July.

Stage of song the first half of August.

Car rally in mid-May

Feast of the summer pastures, transhumance, the last Saturday of May

Tango Festival in late May.

Cyclosportive groundhog Olt end of June.

Hill climb in late July.

Festival of the right bank in early August.

Feast of the Aubrac mid-August.

In the summer, five night markets with food in the streets of the city.

Country market and local producers on Wednesdays and Saturdays in summer.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Many circuits departures of St. Geniez to discover the Aveyron:

Territory of the Aubrac mountains with villages, lakes, waterfalls, its rich flora, a natural authentic Laguiole, Nasbinals, Aubrac, castle Beaume; Park wolves of Gevaudan.

Circuit of the gorges of the Tarn, Jonte, the Aven Armand wonder underground cave Dargilan, St. Énimie, La Malene, possibility of descent of the gorges by canoe.

Circuit in the Parc des Grands Causses, Causse de Severac Sauveterre, with a visit to Millau and its famous viaduct.

Circuit of the Lot valley with its villages classified most beautiful villages in France, Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt, Saint-Come-d'Olt, Espalion Estaing, Conques, and return Bozouls, visit Gourg d Hell and the lava flow of Roquelaure.

Circuit of the mountains and lakes of Lévézou.

PHOTOS
City of Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
 
General view of Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
The bridge over the Lot
 
Old Houses
The Legend of Marmots
 
The Cloister
The Lot
  
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WEATHER
Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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Wednesday 6 June
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chez christiane et claude    
10
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
Christiane and Claude will welcome you in the warmth of their house in a quiet area, close to the center of this charming town of Saint Geniez d'Olt, for a relaxing and friendly. You...
Located in Saint-Geniez-d'Olt48 € the double room 
Le domaine de la rousselie  
Prades-d'Aubrac
Wilderness, in a quiet and peaceful, 10 km from St Geniez Olt, Christiane and Andrew welcome you in an old barn restored and offer 2 large bedrooms, tastefully decorated, including...
Located 3.9 km from Saint-Geniez-d'OltFrom 65 € to 70 € the double room 
Le Trefle  
Lapanouse
We welcome you to one of our three rooms set up in a barn adjacent to the Watchtower village Lapanouse which remain the owners. You will find calm, comfort and conviviality to spend...
Located 15.2 km from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt60 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Apartment for 3 persons
Sévérac-le-Château
Apartment at garden. Renovated in 2006.
Located 17.2 km from Saint-Geniez-d'OltFrom 200 € to 320 € per week 
Location Espalion
Espalion
Cozy apartment for 4 (comfortable) to 5 persons located in the heart of the Lot Valley in the town of Espalion. You get a garden of 50 m ² with terrace and garden, all sheltered by...
Located 17.8 km from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt390 € per week 
Maison de village entiérement restaurée
Marvejols
Nice house not overlooked, close to shops and downtown.
Located 27 km from Saint-Geniez-d'OltFrom 290 € to 340 € 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 13.3 km from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt11.70 € per day 
Au Soleil Levant  
Chirac
Located on the banks of a stream, our campsite offers 40 pitches of 100 m 2 equipped with a terminal water and electricity, shaded, it is also equipped with an air children's playground,...
Located 24 km from Saint-Geniez-d'Olt12.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Chateau de la Falque    
9.2
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
Located in the Midi-Pyrénées region, Chateau de la Falque hotel is just outside St-Geniez d’Olt town centre. Set in an old chapel, it offers an outdoor pool and a spa. All of the contemporary-style...
Located in Saint-Geniez-d'OltRoom from 90 €
Le Château Ricard     
8.4
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
Le Château Ricard residence has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and en-suite apartments, each with an equipped kitchen, TV and Wi-Fi access. It is located in the Aveyron village of...
Located in Saint-Geniez-d'OltRoom from 36 €
Hostellerie De La Poste     
7.9
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt
Hostellerie de la Poste offers elegantly decorated guestrooms some of which have a balcony. It also offers free Wi-Fi internet access in its public areas and an outdoor swimming pool....
Located in Saint-Geniez-d'OltRoom from 33 €

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