Local Information and Activities

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From outside your door you can experience local walks in the surrounding chestnut forests and hills, or guided by the local Monks starting nearby each tuesday morning in July and August finishing at the abbey de conques You can even have lunch with the brothers . (the walks are free lunch is apx 10€ per person). 

Local Markets Experience the local atmosphere,live music, dance and tastes of the Aveyron, sampling local homemade produce 

Conques: During peak season.
St Parthem : Weds evenings 7pm July - August 

Numerous sporting and leisure activities are available such as canoeing, Swimming, Golf, Horse Riding, Cycling, Skiing in winter 1.5 hrs drive away in the Lioren resort.Panoramic flights can be arranged by both light aircraft and helicopter for photographers

Places of interest

Why not visit one of the aveyrons famous vineyards where you can see the vines growing and sample the harvest at the same time

Marcillac , Entrygues, Le Fel

Visit the world famous Mileau bridge designed by Sir Norman Foster

Take a trip to the caves of rouqefourt and sample the delicious cheese renowned all over the world

Lagoule is famous for its knife making and there is no better place to see for yourself them being made, and pick up some souvenirs

Further details can be found at www.tourisme-conques.fr

Email us: Ladrech@orange.fr