Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Villefranche-de-Rouergue		Toulonjac at 5.1 km (9 min)
Insee code	12300		Morlhon-le-Haut at 5.2 km (8 min)
Postcode	12200		Sanvensa at 9.9 km (12 min)
Latitude	44.3497460		Martiel at 10.4 km (12 min)
Longitude	2.0353810		Villeneuve at 10.6 km (13 min)
Altitude	From 237 to 544 meters		La Bastide-l'Évêque at 11 km (13 min)
Surface	45.85 km²		La Rouquette at 12.3 km (15 min)
Population	11957 inhabitants		Monteils at 12.5 km (18 min)
Density	279 inhabitants/km²		La Capelle-Balaguier at 14 km (18 min)
National labels			Brandonnet at 14.7 km (18 min)
Chief town	Rodez (at 57 km, 58 min)		Saint-Salvadou at 15.5 km (17 min)
Department	Aveyron		Laramière at 15.5 km (18 min)
Region	Midi-Pyrénées		Search another town

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Royal bastide built in 1252 by Alphonse de Poitiers, Comte de Toulouse and brother of St. Louis, Villefranche-de-Rouergue is located in the center of the triangle formed by Cahors, Albi and Rodez, in the heart of a country that stretches from the valley of the Lot the gorges of the Aveyron. New Town Middle Ages, Villefranche has retained its original medieval town plan, organized around the main shopping streets.

• At the option of many streets with quaint names opposing houses of stone and mud houses, it is guided step by step towards the Place Notre Dame. True heart of the walled town, surrounded by arcades surmounted by Gothic mansions and Renaissance.
• The imposing tower of the collegiate watch calmly the silent witnesses of the history of the city: the Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur (1452), the Château de Graves (1543-1553), the Baroque chapel of the Black Penitents or Chapelle Saint-Jacques (1455).
• Guided tours of the city (old city center):

• In July and August, Monday to Friday at 15h, night tours: Thursdays at 21h30 from mid-July to late August.
• Other periods: Audio guides are available at the tourist office.

• Chapel of penitents black and chartreuse Saint-Sauveur: These two monuments are open for personal visits from April to June and heritage days in late October: Tuesday to Saturday afternoons. From July 1 to heritage days, these two monuments are open daily.
• A train you can explore the city and its monuments from late April to late September.
• For more information, tourist office welcomes you Villefranche-de-Rouergue:

• All year Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and from 14h to 18h and Saturday from 9am to 12pm.
• From 2 May to 1 October: Saturday afternoon until 18h and 19h to weeknights in July and August on Sunday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm.
• Address: Maison du tourisme - Drive Guiraudette.
• Tel. : 00 33 (0) 5 65 45 13 18 - Email: infos@villefranche.com

• True to its tradition of natural trading hub, Villefranche-de-Rouergue attaches particular importance to its markets:

• Every Thursday morning, the langue d'oc pace instead Notre Dame, where the weekly market combines the diversity of local produce: foie gras, confit, sausages, cheeses, poultry, cakes, rissoles, and aligot Aveyron veal. .. A feast for the eyes and taste buds.
• In summer, the night markets of producer countries animate the spaces.

• In Villefranche, the summer is a succession of classical music or jazz in prestigious venues such as Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur, the abbey of Loc-Dieu, the collegiate church of Notre-Dame or the St-Jean.
• Festivals:

• Everyone sings in Aveyron against cancer: early July, a festival of French variety.
• Musical Nights: late July, a festival of chamber music.
• Festival in country house: the second week of August, theater and street entertainment ...

The arches of the Place Notre-Dame		The old bridge Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Aerial Photo		Aerial view of the market Villefranche-de-Rouergue
The rooftops of the walled town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue		La Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur Villefranche-de-Rouergue
La Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur (Photo credit: Gilles Tordjemann)		La Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur (Photo credit: Gilles Tordjemann)
The Black Penitents Chapel Villefranche-de-Rouergue		The altarpiece in the chapel of the black penitents Villefranche-de-Rouergue
The Chapel ceiling black penitents Villefranche-de-Rouergue		Market Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Place Notre Dame		The Notre Dame College
Another view of the Place Notre-Dame		Notre Dame Place
Cutlery		Stall of the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame
Stall of the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame		Stall of the collegiate Notre Dame
Stall of the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame		Stall of the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame
Stall of the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame		Stall of the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame
Grid baptistery of the church of Notre Dame		The flea market Guiraudette to Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Festival bastide Villefranche-de-Rouergue

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

Auberge de la Diège Capdenac-Gare An inn Logis, with 28 bedrooms, in the heart of the Lot Valley. Located 23 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue From 10 € to 35 € per person

La cuisine du marché   10 Figeac We only work with fresh products from the region (lamb, veal, duck, foie gras and fresh fish from our sea) elaborated on the spot in front of you, thanks to our open kitchen which gives... Located 29 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue From 20 € to 50 € per person

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La Source du Bonheur     9.6 Rieupeyroux Anja, and their children Luke, Laura and Fien, welcome you in a typical farmhouse built in 1869, the barn has been renovated with respect for its authenticity and converted into bed... Located 13.7 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue From 74 € to 84 € the double room

La Briquetterie   Compolibat Located on one of the ways of Saint Jacques de Compostela Bed and Breakfast La Briquetterie, old brick factory and a former cobbler shop, welcome you in a relaxing place. You will be... Located 13.7 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue From 65 € to 80 € the double room

La SOURCE     9.3 Najac A 10-minute Najac, one of the most beautiful villages of France, The Source offers the Aveyron and discover this beautiful region of Midi Pyrenees. By limiting the Tarn and Tarn et... Located 15.1 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue From 55 € to 60 € the double room

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Le cueillou   8.8 Lanuéjouls Farmhouse nicely restored, a lot of cachet, comfort, at the crossroads of three possibilities départements. Nombreuses discoveries as the heritage of technological prowess (Millau)..... Located 10.6 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue From 380 € to 480 € per week

House for 5 persons Puyjourdes In a very pretty village of Quercy, Old stone house built in 1890 restored in 1997 in the style of the country, 90 m², without vis-à-vis with his land of 1200 m². Quiet village bordering... Located 13.2 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue From 300 € to 500 € per week

Le barbier de Mazerolles Najac Very charming house in stones situated in the quiet hamlet Mazerolles of one of the most beautiful villages of France. The house has been renovated, but kept its traditional aspects.... Located 14 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue From 700 € to 900 € per week

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Camping du Bosquet     9.6 La Fouillade Bosquet due south, overlooking a lake. Pleasant site at 600 m from the heart of the village with all amenities and shops. Strong tourism potential within half an hour. Stay calm in... Located 13.7 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Les chalets de la gazonne    7.6 Sauveterre-de-Rouergue Near Sauveterre de Rouergue one of the most beautiful villages in France, The Self-sod nestled on a hillside in a green and sunny. Chalets Grand Comfort are your haven of peace where... Located 27 km from Villefranche-de-Rouergue

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Logis Hôtel Les Fleurines      9 Villefranche-de-Rouergue This stylish hotel is located in Villefranche de Rouergue, opposite the Pénitents Noirs Chapel. It offers rooms with a modern décor with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. Each... Located in Villefranche-de-Rouergue Room from 64 €

Hotel Balladins Villefranche de Rouergue      8.1 Villefranche-de-Rouergue Set in the Aveyron department, this Balladins provides air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi access. It also has a swimming pool, a sauna and a jacuzzi. Guests can choose from standard... Located in Villefranche-de-Rouergue Room from 48 €

Le Relais de Farrou      8 Villefranche-de-Rouergue Featuring a fitness room and a spa with sauna and jacuzzi, this 3-star hotel is near a wooded park with a tennis court. It is located in the Midi-Pyrénnées region. Guest rooms at Le... Located in Villefranche-de-Rouergue Room from 62 €

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