Saint-Jean-du-Bruel

Saint-Jean-du-Bruel

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Jean-du-Bruel		Sauclières at 6.5 km (7 min)
Insee code	12231		Nant at 6.7 km (7 min)
Postcode	12230		Causse-Bégon at 8.7 km (11 min)
Latitude	44.0231740		Trèves at 11.7 km (15 min)
Longitude	3.3613280		Campestre-et-Luc at 12.3 km (12 min)
Altitude	From 492 to 1339 meters		Dourbies at 14.2 km (18 min)
Surface	37.23 km²		Alzon at 16.3 km (15 min)
Population	690 inhabitants		La Couvertoirade at 19.6 km (19 min)
Density	18 inhabitants/km²		Revens at 21 km (24 min)
National labels			La Cavalerie at 21 km (23 min)
Chief town	Rodez (at 101 km, 91 min)		Lanuéjols at 22 km (26 min)
Department	Aveyron		Sorbs at 23 km (25 min)
Region	Midi-Pyrénées		Search another town

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Between the Cevennes and Causses, Saint-Jean du Bruel, located in a green valley at an altitude of 520 m, is crossed by one of the most beautiful rivers in France: "the Doubs".

Historically, this town, formerly a Protestant, had suffered badly the Wars of Religion. Converted to Catholicism after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the church was rebuilt in 1710, but the village retains its temple.

Saint-Jean-du-Bruel canning houses three blocks, enough to satisfy lovers of local produce!

Saint-Jean-du-Bruel has a remarkable heritage: the Old Bridge in a single arch (thirteenth century), the Pont Neuf (eighteenth century), the floor, the hall (rebuilt in 1845). Its picturesque streets have names evocative of past activities (Barrel, Pottery, Sabotiers ...) such as the Street of "Three Porches," Street of "Knives", the street of "Cacao," Street the "Planquette" ...

The Noria Water Area: Noria was born in the walls of the old mill restored 13th century. The stakes in the game, Space Water offers several rooms, an educational tour around the water, contemplative, interactive and fun in an area of 1000 square meters, traveled by river Dourbie.

Many activities are available: around the river (swimming, fishing ...), hikes from the town, outdoor sports (biking, climbing).

Every Thursday: "Large Market"

The Fair at the Flea Market: 1st Sunday of August

The celebration of the village: the second weekend of August

Exhibitions home park

Guided tours ...

• The tourist office offers many tours to discover the territory. Here's an example: the circuit of Water:

• Leaving Saint-Jean-du-Bruel towards Mont Aigoual. For the D341 then the D151 direction Dourbie, the Espérou and D986 / D269 Mount Aigoual. The Espérou is living a small town surrounded by woods and grassland, southern exposure, sheltered from northerly winds. He attended the summer to its site and its altitude (1230 m) in winter for its ski station Prat-Peyrot.
• From the top of Tower Mountain Observatory Aigoual, often snowy, you will have an immense panorama of the Causses and the Cevennes, and when the weather is clear, the mountains of Cantal, Mont Ventoux and the Alps, plain of Languedoc, the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. One can dream better! The weather observatory currently houses Weather France open to the public. On the mountain he is 226 days of rain per year and is the point of France receiving the most rainfall in terms of quantity: 2000 mm / year. The winds can blow up to 250 km / h. The weather station records temperature and humidity, atmospheric pressure, direction and speed of wind, snow depth and water fell. There is also a museum of old tools and weather photos and slideshows on the living conditions at the station. After this little breath of fresh air towards the abyss of Bramabiau.
• By the D986 and D157, direction Lanuéjols / Camprieu. Possibility to restore Mount Aigoual or Espérou. The stream of Happiness, which rises at the foot of Mount Aigoual, the neck of the Sereyède, ran once on the small plateau of Camprieu. From there, he rushed to cascade through the valley below. Abandoning his bed, Happiness burrows into the mesa. After going underground for more than 700 m, it leaves a tall, narrow crack and burst in a rocky area with a beautiful waterfall. The tour lasts just over an hour and you will discover the caves and cavities in the underground river exceptional. After this stop, direction Saint-Jean-du-Bruel.
• By the D157 and D47. A few hundred meters after the Bramabiau peak in the direction of Trier, one crosses the road gorge Trevezel. Between the mountains and the valley Aigoual Dourbie the Trevezel chaotic flows in a bed. The valley narrows gradually to become a defile between steep slopes surmounted by high cliffs colored.
• The day ends on the water Saint-Jean-du-Bruel the area of water Noria.

View Dourbie		Les Halles
View Village		Old Bridge

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

L'étape de Dourbies en Cévennes Dourbies The borders of the Gard and the Aveyron, in a protected environment, World Heritage of Unesco, and located 900 meters above sea level in the heart of the Cevennes National Park, on... Located 8.1 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel

Auberge cocagne   9.2 Avèze At the heart of the village have, in a green setting, under the foliage. Parc du Château de Montcalm, authentic Auberge Cévenole 4 centuries of history (s) you... 7 rooms equipped with... Located 20 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel From 20 € to 30 € per person

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 21 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel From 15 € to 50 € per person

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Chateau Massal     10 Bez-et-Esparon Château du XIX face 2 Cévenols picturesque villages, splendid view, and large reception rooms overlooking flower garden surrounded by chestnut woods, garden furniture and dining table... Located 14.7 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel From 68 € to 98 € the double room

Les capitelles du caylar     9.6 Le Caylar Welcome to Caylar Larzac in Southern! Christine & Richard Monier you a serene and restful, quiet waiting for a bed and breakfast in Caylar on the Larzac plateau. For you, three guest... Located 18 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel 70 € the double room

L'Oustal del Passejaïre     9.3 Saint-Maurice-Navacelles At the heart of Cirque de Navacelles between the Cévennes and the Larzac, we welcome you to our guest house. Warm and friendly atmosphere. At the guest table you can enjoy the flavors... Located 18.7 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel 55 € the double room

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Prieuré du Luc Campestre-et-Luc . For lovers of nature, space, authenticity, calm, cool, the Luke home Caussenard charming XVIII, is a haven of peace, relaxation, pleasure, fitness. The house is very comfortable in... Located 11.5 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel From 1000 € to 1200 € per week

Mas du Ciel   10 Arphy A charming and cosy independent self-catering guest house for two people with an amazing view of the mountains in Les Cévennes National Park, and located on a property with basin and... Located 17.8 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel From 320 € to 390 € per week

Domaine de Tapies Cornus Located on the Southern Larzac .. 45 km from Millau (12) and 20 km from Lodève (34) - Nature, calm, nature ... Located 22 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel From 310 € to 430 € per week

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Camping le Champ d'Ayres   Meyrueis Family campsite, located in the heart of the Gorges de la Jonte, only 400 m from the village of Meyrueis. Located 18.5 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel From 10 € to 22.50 € per day

Camping la muse     8.4 Mostuéjouls Our campsite La Muse is a small and friendly family camping there since 1945 (with beautiful trees and a beautiful beach). We are located at the entrance of the Gorges du Tarn, Gorges... Located 23 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel From 10 € to 14 € per day

Camping pont de la selle     8 Sumène Between the vigan (30) and the ganges (34) in the gorges of the zone herault favorite canoes lovers and hiking at the foot of mount aigual and national park cevennes. Camping shading... Located 27 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel 16 € per day

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L'étape de Dourbies en Cévennes     8.3 Dourbies Surrounded by the National Park of the Cevennes this hotel is located in Dourbies, it offers a large garden and games area such as volley-ball, badminton and a pétanque area. Each room... Located 8.2 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel Room from 36 €

Domaine De Pradines     8.1 Lanuéjols Set in the heart of the Cevennes Park, this 150-hectare private estate provides furnished apartments and chalets with panoramic view. It features a tennis court and a seasonal outdoor... Located 12 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel Room from 75 €

Hôtel Balladins Millau      7.6 L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac The hotel is located near Millau, on the Clermont-Ferrand/Montpellier main road, which is a free motorway. Situated on the service area Aire du Larzac, on the A75motorway, Hôtel Balladins... Located 14.9 km from Saint-Jean-du-Bruel Room from 39 €

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