📍 France

AVEYRON: CAUSSES, GORGES AND VILLAGES OF CHARACTER

Gorge walls rise high and steep, causse plateaus stretch endless, stone villages crown the heights. Aveyron is heritage with character.

≈ 18
Days
938
Km
16
Stops
📖 9 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Rodez cathedral, Belcastel, Conques and Estaing villages, admire Millau viaduct, discover Roquefort caves and Laguiole knives. Aveyron, causses, gorges and character villages.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Rodez

cathedral heritage tower city

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Soulages Museum.
2
Sainte-Foy Abbey Church (UNESCO).
3
Treasure.
🎯

Activities

→
Aveyronnaise gastronomy.
→
Walk along the Aveyron.
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Next stop
Distance: 40 km
Travel time: 48min
2
Day

Belcastel

river village crown charm

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Gothic bridge (UNESCO).
2
Confluence of the Lot and the Truyère.
3
Gothic bridge.
🎯

Activities

→
Way of Saint James.
→
Panoramas.
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 367 km
Travel time: 7h20
3
Day

Conques

pilgrimage shrine sparkle gold

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Cutlery.
2
Millau viaduct.
3
Glove shops.
🎯

Activities

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Fishing in the Lot.
→
Entraygues vineyards.
→
Markets.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 29 km
Travel time: 34min
4
Day

Estaing

castle town glow stone

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Roquefort caves.
2
Arena.
3
Ancient theater.
🎯

Activities

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Forge visit.
→
Aubrac plateau.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 17 km
Travel time: 20min
5
Day

Entraygues Sur Truyere

river junction valley meeting

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Saint-Trophime Cloister (UNESCO).
2
Van Gogh Foundation.
3
Camargue.
🎯

Activities

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Whitewater sports.
→
AOC cheese tasting.
→
Hiking on the Larzac.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 30 km
Travel time: 36min
6
Day

Laguiole

knife tradition heritage craft

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Ancient site of Glanum.
2
Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery (Van Gogh).
3
House of Nostradamus.
🎯

Activities

→
Gorges du Tarn nearby.
→
Feria (depending on period).
→
Camargue nearby.
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Next stop
Distance: 88 km
Travel time: 1h45
7
Day

Millau

viaduct marvel modern bridge

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Château de l'Empéri.
2
Soap factories.
3
Cours Mirabeau.
4
Cézanne's Studio.
🎯

Activities

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Flamingo watching.
→
Horseback riding.
→
Ornithological park.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 20 km
Travel time: 24min
8
Day

Roquefort Sur Soulzon

cheese capital tradition heritage

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Fountains.
2
Château des Baux.
🎯

Activities

→
Provençal market (Wednesday).
→
Shops.
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Next stop
Distance: 11 km
Travel time: 13min
9
Day

Saint Affrique

valley town anchor spread

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Carrières de Lumières.
2
Old Port.
3
Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
🎯

Activities

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Olive trees.
→
Soap Museum.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 102 km
Travel time: 2h03
10
Day

Arles

roman city glow heritage

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Day 10
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Discover

1
Basket.
2
MuCEM.
3
Calanques (Port-Miou).
4
Port-Pin.
+3 Places visited
🎯

Activities

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Air base (air shows).
→
Thermes Sextius.
→
Panorama over the Alpilles.
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 49 km
Travel time: 59min
11
Day

Saint Remy De Provence

archaeological wonder stone site

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Day 11
🔍

Discover

1
Ancient site of Glanum.
2
Saint-Paul-de-Mausole Monastery (Van Gogh).
🎯

Activities

→
Boat to the Frioul Islands.
→
Boat to the calanques.
→
White wine tasting.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 27 km
Travel time: 32min
12
Day

Salon De Provence

soap tradition heritage craft

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Day 12
🔍

Discover

1
House of Nostradamus.
2
Château de l'Empéri.
3
Soap factories.
🎯

Activities

→
Soap Museum.
→
Air base (air shows).
13
Day

Aix En Provence

university city glow fountain

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Day 13
🔍

Discover

1
Cours Mirabeau.
2
Cathedral.
3
Cézanne's Studio.
4
Fountains.
+3 Places visited
🎯

Activities

→
Market.
→
Gastronomy.
→
Thermes Sextius.
+2 Optional activities
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 74 km
Travel time: 1h29
14
Day

Marseille

port city majesty coast

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Day 14
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Discover

1
Old Port.
2
Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
3
Basket.
4
MuCEM.
🎯

Activities

→
Bouillabaisse.
→
Boat to the Frioul Islands.
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Next stop
Distance: 21 km
Travel time: 26min
15
Day

Cassis

wine village sparkle charm

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Day 15
🔍

Discover

1
Port.
2
Calanques (Port-Miou).
3
Port-Pin.
4
En-Vau).
🎯

Activities

→
Boat to the calanques.
→
Hiking.
→
White wine tasting.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 9 km
Travel time: 11min
16
Day

La Ciotat

shipyard town maritime heritage

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Day 16
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Discover

1
Calanque de Figuerolles.
2
Cinema museum (Lumière brothers).
🎯

Activities

→
Diving.
→
Beach.
→
Route des Crêtes.
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Next stop
Distance: 54 km
Travel time: 1h05

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

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Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

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