Villefranche-de-Panat

Villefranche-de-Panat

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownVillefranche-de-Panat
Insee code12299
Postcode12430
Latitude44.0881740
Longitude2.7043410
AltitudeFrom 260 to 984 meters
Surface29.13 km²
Population784 inhabitants
Density26 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsLestrade-et-Thouels at 5.7 km (6 min)
Chief townRodez (at 45 km, 47 min)Alrance at 6.3 km (7 min)
DepartmentAveyronDurenque at 8.4 km (10 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Small town located inside the territory of the lakes in Aveyron, Lévézou. Villefranche-de-Panat is at the crossroads between Albi, Rodez, Saint-Affrique and Millau. Headquartered at 720 m altitude, common stretches around a lake of 192 hectares since the 50s has become a breeding ground for outdoor activities and family vacations.


SIGHTSEEING

Villefranche-de-Panat has a range of little historical evidence of occupation old (dolmen, megalith cross ...). Old country house, it is still dominated today by the tower today Peyrebrune belonging to the nearby town of Alrance. Remains of castle lords Peyrebrune the tower monitors Valley Alrance as in the early days. Visitors can discover through a film and an exhibition of local history, an example of architecture "military" and a 360 ° Area.

The common Villefranche-de-Panat well as that of Arance to which it is linked in tourism offer trail rides to multi-center starting towns (70 km).

With Lake (192 ha), water activities are queens supervised swimming, water sports center. Activities: Canoeing, optimist, dinghy sailing, pedal boats, fishing ... Many facilities available on the town (of course fishing for children, multi-sport fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, picnic tables, picnic ...).

Detailed information
Leisure centresLeisure Centre Adalpa

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

The municipality of Villefranche-de-Panat is known in his department for its festive tradition. In addition, for several years, local organizations continue to perpetuate the existing animations, but also to create new ones. There are therefore in the list of major sporting and festive dates:

The loops of the Lake.

Gourmet hiking.

The celebration of the lake.

The walk of nightlife.

Rural people.

The walk at dusk.

Ikalana, trail Lévézou.

But also many dates proposed in the monthly program.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Villefranche-de-Panat is central to the major sites Aveyron and the Tarn Gorges - Rodez - Millau Viaduct - Caves de Roquefort - Micropolis.

You will also discover the natural and historic heritage of the area through walks or car circuit made available in local Tourist Offices.

Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Well-being massageWellbeingFrom 35 € to 65 €Castelnau-Pégayrols (18.8 km)
Make a bag or pair of sandalsCraftFrom 120 € to 670 €Saint-Affrique (20 km)
Snail farm tour & tastingLocal flavours3 €Flavin (23 km)
Karting, quad, mountain biking and archerySports sensationsFrom 15 € to 75 €Castelnau-Pégayrols (25 km)

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PHOTOS
Aerial view of the lake and its surroundings
 
Central Village
Beach Mayrac
  
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WEATHER
Friday 24 May
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Min. 3°C - Max. 10°C
Saturday 25 May
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Min. -2°C - Max. 8°C
Sunday 26 May
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Min. 8°C - Max. 8°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Mas bertrand    
10
Villefranche-de-Panat
If you are looking for the authenticity of a farmhouse of A Veyron, Mas Bertrand you séduira. Bâtisse eighteenth century all stone and slate, with its courtyard paving vertical period,...
Located in Villefranche-de-PanatFrom 55 € to 58 € the double room 
Les Chambres d'Hôtes du Chateau  
Salles-Curan
Former summer residence of the Bishops of Rodez in the fifteenth century, the castle Salles Curan, located in the heart of the village, offers fully renovated rooms, combining the charm...
Located 12.4 km from Villefranche-de-Panat75 € the double room 
Chambre et table d'hôte La Forge    
8.7
La Selve
Lyliane and Jean-Marie, invite you to enjoy the quiet of the countryside, sharing their table products from their gardens or nearby farms in the country of Aveyron ewes of Roquefort,...
Located 14 km from Villefranche-de-PanatFrom 45 € to 50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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 15 km from Villefranche-de-PanatFrom 300 € to 450 € per week 
La Baumière  
9.2
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 18.8 km from Villefranche-de-PanatFrom 200 € to 500 € per week 
La Calade de Ségonzac
Vabres-l'Abbaye
Hameau de Segonzac, 12 inhabitants. Independent house, one floor, 1000 m green spaces near church cemetery. View of the village and surrounding countryside.
Located 20 km from Villefranche-de-PanatFrom 280 € to 340 € per week 

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HOTELS
Logis Auberge De La Planquette     
7.9
Réquista
The Logis Auberge De La Planquette is located in Requista, in Southern France. It offers rooms with individual terraces, cable TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. The Auberge De La Planqette...
Located 14.7 km from Villefranche-de-PanatRoom from 44 €
Hotel Les Raspes    
8.7
Saint-Rome-de-Tarn
Located next to the Grands Causses Regional Park, Hotel Les Raspes sits in the medieval village of Saint Rome de Tarn. It features a heated swimming pool and well-established garden....
Located 15.7 km from Villefranche-de-PanatRoom from 75 €
Hôtel Le Majestic    
6.1
Saint-Affrique
Located in Saint-Affrique, Hôtel Le Majestic is set in the Grands Causses Regional Nature Park. You can enjoy the furnished terrace with a drink from the bar and dine at the on-site...
Located 19.6 km from Villefranche-de-PanatRoom from 42 €

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Hericlea Hotel Sport
Located on the riverbank, in Millau, the hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests are invited to the fitness centre, the sauna...
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