Saint-Léons

Saint-Léons

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Saint-Léons is a town in the Midi-Pyrenees department of Aveyron, 20 km north west of Millau. Its territory is included in full in the Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses. This is the Bois du Four arises that the Muse, a river which flows through this charming medieval village. The Muse is a natural border between the primary land and land Lévézou Triassic Causse Rouge where abuts the Millau Viaduct.

Saint-Léons was founded in the late 5th century by St. Leontius, bishop of Bordeaux, who retired with a few disciples in this corner so wild Lévézou. He founded a monastery and died there. A charter of Saint Victor of Marseilles in 874 indicates a sanctuary Nobiliacum. First there was an abbey, then a fortified village around the abbey. The castle overlooking this small town was built around 1445. In 1560, the Prior of Combret Guyon, Guyon successor of Castelpers, converted to Protestantism, he drove the monks from their cells and transformed into a stronghold Saint-Léons, he put a garrison. In 1580, Saint-Léons was besieged and taken by the Catholic monastery and the town was largely destroyed.

• Saint-Léons is the home of Jean-Henri Fabre (1823 -1914), entomologist, naturalist, author of Entomological Souvenirs remarkable, but in his honor, his birthplace is today a museum.
• In 2000, an educational theme park, Micropolis, the insect has emerged, and the careful staging makes learning fun for budding entomologists future ...
• The 15th century castle (private property visible from outside).
• Remains of cloister and the tomb presumed to Leontius.
• The granary and old measures; around, sarcophagi carved into the sandstone.
• Homes Romanesque and Gothic Fountains.
• Stonehenge, and Baldari of the glenoid.
• Botanical trail.
• The bog Rauza positioned in the villages of Saint-Léons and Saint-Laurent-de-Lévézou, classified sensitive natural areas. On this particular habitat of wetlands, over 100 species recorded on this site, including a dozen rare and endangered.

• Every Friday in July and August, farmers markets at night.
• Local festival on the 3rd Sunday of August.

• Castles Route des Seigneurs du Rouergue; Vezins, St. Beauzély.
• The medieval villages of the valley of the Muse, St. Beauzély, Castelnau-Pégayrols, Montjaux.
• Great hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking. Tour of Mountains and lakes of Lévézou, stages 10, 17 and 27 km.

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 11°C - Max. 20°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 11°C - Max. 20°C

Wednesday 6 June Day Night Min. 14°C - Max. 26°C

Auberge la calquiere   9 Mostuéjouls Inn housed in an old farm of the 18th century, with its large panoramic terrace. Where you can enjoy home cooking with local products prepared by Josette. Located 15.6 km from Saint-Léons From 15 € to 25 € per person

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Ferme Auberge de Quiers   Compeyre 10 km from Millau, Véronique welcomes you to his farm inn. A small piece of the world overlooking a vast panorama. 5 guest rooms 3 ears, in a friendly with the opportunity to enjoy... Located 9.7 km from Saint-Léons 59 € 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 13.7 km from Saint-Léons 60 € the double room

Chambres d 'hôtes le mas capel 3 epis     10 Salles-Curan Situated in a hamlet on the set of a 5 nm levezou lake Pareloup Corp. This recently restored farm in the middle of a park invites you to relax and rest. 4 spacious restored in a contemporary... Located 13.9 km from Saint-Léons From 58 € to 65 € the double room

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La Baumière   8.8 Castelnau-Pégayrols Small house (house a studio furnished with rustic old) adjoining farmhouse restored but totally independent, not overlooked, facing meadow and woodland. Superb unobstructed panoramic... Located 10.5 km from Saint-Léons From 200 € to 500 € per week

Apartment for 3 persons Sévérac-le-Château Apartment at garden. Renovated in 2006. Located 13.3 km from Saint-Léons From 200 € to 320 € per week

Gîte du domaine de Bombes Mostuéjouls Farmhouse completely renovated in the style. Deep in the middle of the Causse de Sauveterre come and relax. The cottage has a large swimming pool fully secure. The estate covers 20... Located 14.6 km from Saint-Léons From 900 € to 1200 € per week

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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 17.8 km from Saint-Léons From 10 € to 15 € per day

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Relais Du Bois Du Four      7.9 Saint-Léons Le Relais du Bois du Four welcomes you in the heart of the mountains and lakes of Lévézou in Aveyron in the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Caussess. Facing a small lake and a mill,... Located in Saint-Léons Room from 45 €

La Villa des Pins  Verrières Surrounded by a mature garden, this guest house is located in Verrières, 13 km from Millau. Guests can relax on the furnished terraces, by the outdoor swimming pool with a drink from... Located 4.6 km from Saint-Léons Room from 70 €

Auberge du Rascalat     7.3 Compeyre Set in a renovated old oil mill, this hotel is in the Grands Causses Nature Park, 8 km from Millau Train Station. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a traditional restaurant and... Located 9.6 km from Saint-Léons Room from 73 €

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