Spanning 1,300 hectares, Lac de Pareloup is known to fishing enthusiasts. This artificial lake is one of the largest in France. You can fish for carp, pike, perch, pikeperch, bream, roach and American crayfish. On the banks of Lac de Pareloup, you will find picnic areas, restaurants, toilets, playgrounds, beaches and aquatic centers, enough to keep the whole family busy.
A journey through time
The Causse du Larzac
Larzac is part of the Causses and Cévennes region, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. With its 1,000 km², it extends across the south of Aveyron. During your visit to the Larzac plateau, you will be charmed by a remarkable cultural, architectural and natural heritage. The Knights Templar left their mark on this vast territory. Follow in the footsteps of the Templars during your visit to the south of Aveyron in the heart of lush greenery.
One of the most beautiful lakes in Aveyron Lake Pareloup
An hour's drive away The city of Rodez
We invite you to one of the largest cities in Aveyron, Rodez, labeled Pays d’Art et d’Histoire. You will enjoy strolling through the streets of the old center to discover all the wonders of the city: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the remarkable site of Layoule, the green gardens and the shaded squares. Don’t miss the Soulages Museum, an exceptional museum dedicated to the work of Pierre Soulages.
And its famous castle The village of Belcastle
This old stop on the Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle route will charm you with its stone houses with slate roofs. The village of Belcastel is classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France and offers you a visit to its forge and old trades museum. Dominating the village, discover the imposing Château de Belcastel, a building dating from the 11th century. At the Château, you will enjoy superb views of the surrounding area.
In the Lot Valley The village of Conques
During your stay in our charming hotel in Aveyron, stop off in the village of Conques, one of the most remarkable stops on the Way of St. James. You will be charmed by the beauty of the monuments and by the charm of the narrow streets in the center of Conques, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France. We recommend that you discover: the half-timbered houses and the Sainte-Foy abbey, which is full of treasures.
And his famous knife The village of Laguiole
Discover this charming little village in Aveyron, located 130 kilometers from our 4-star hotel in Saint-Affrique. We invite you to stroll through the streets of the center, to discover the imposing bronze statue of Georges Guyot "Taureau de Laguiole", the fort and its 360 ° panorama. For an authentic discovery, we invite you to Laguiole Village, the 100% French manufacturing of Laguiole knives.