Saint-Michel-de-Vax

Saint-Michel-de-Vax

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSaint-Michel-de-VaxVaour at 5.2 km (6 min)
Insee code81265Féneyrols at 6.4 km (10 min)
Postcode81140Roussayrolles at 6.9 km (10 min)
Latitude44.1058940Penne at 7.9 km (9 min)
Longitude1.7986840Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val at 8.9 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 158 to 413 metersTonnac at 10 km (11 min)
Surface5.90 km²Campagnac at 12.2 km (13 min)
Population65 inhabitantsCazals at 13 km (14 min)
Density11 inhabitants/km²Milhars at 13.6 km (15 min)
Chief townAlbi (at 42 km, 44 min)Loubers at 13.7 km (15 min)
DepartmentTarnItzac at 14.4 km (16 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Perched mid-hillside, place the cord Saint-Michel-de-Vax houses along a geological fault overlooking the gorges of the Aveyron, between the departments of Tarn and Tarn-et-Garonne.

To the fifth century, monks from the valley of the Vère move into a cave that probably served as the worship of pagan deities, located at a place called the Combe de Batz (Batz, sounding Celtic meaning "meeting place" ) and gives the name of St Michael.

The castle (not open), built between 1200 and 1250, was responsible for building the village. The Lord of St Michel Lacombe, Empire General, was born in 1753 and died there in 1812 after a distinguished career immortalized in the "Georgics" by Claude Simon, one of his descendants, Nobel Prize for Literature in 1985.


SIGHTSEEING

Discover Mills Valley Laussière.


EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Garage sale with drink-concert in late July.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Saint-Michel-de-Vax is close to the circuit and the Albigensian Bastides the Gorges de l'Aveyron.

GR 46, GR de Pays, Gresinhòla, Vagabonds, and several trails marked PR can discover the landscapes of this country.

Many outdoor activities available: hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cycle route, canoeing, caving, rock climbing, hang gliding, paragliding ... discoveries and naturalists.

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

PHOTOS
Arrive Saint-Michel-de-Vax
 
Castle
Church and the village square
  
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 6°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le regalville
Réalville
Family kitchen open for lunch Monday night closes Wednesday evening and Sunday evening open on other nights of the week until April 15 by reservation only.
Located 26 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxFrom 10 € to 15 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Etape du château  
Bruniquel
Anne and Hervé welcome you throughout the year in their guest house in the village of Bruniquel ranked among one of the most beautiful in France. Originality places subtly blending...
Located 12.3 km from Saint-Michel-de-Vax80 € the double room 
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 13.1 km from Saint-Michel-de-Vax135 € the double room 
La Maison d'hôtes Chez Delphine  
Puycelci
You will fall in love with this 17th Century village home (which is fine example of the region's Albi architecture) be it with it's charm, it's large open spaces, exposed beams, original...
Located 14.5 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxFrom 55 € to 65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte la Bouygue  
10
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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 6.3 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxFrom 650 € to 1200 € per week 
Gîte de Montcéré
Penne
In the neighbourhood of several famous medieval villages : Bruniquel, Saint-Antonin de Noble Val, Cordes-Sur-Ciel, ... House 150 m², 3 bedrooms, 6 people (possible 6 to 10 people)....
Located 7.2 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxFrom 330 € to 850 € 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 8.3 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxFrom 260 € to 540 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping les Gorges de l'Aveyron    
10
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 5.5 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxFrom 11.90 € to 21.30 € 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 13.9 km from Saint-Michel-de-Vax 
Le Moulin de Julien    
9.6
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 15 km from Saint-Michel-de-Vax20 € per day 

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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 12.1 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxRoom from 65 €
Logis Hostellerie Du Parc     
6.8
Cordes-sur-Ciel
Hostellerie du Parc is on a hill above the Cérou valley and has a view over the Gaillac vineyards. It has a swimming pool and private car park. Each room has a private bathroom phone...
Located 12.5 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxRoom 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 13 km from Saint-Michel-de-VaxRoom from 55 €

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