For those who want to do more than just chill-out then as tranquil and peaceful as the Aveyron may be there is so much more to enjoy in this delightful region. The Aveyron is often referred to as the French Lake District and the Auberge Des Arcades is just one and a half kilometres from the Lac de Pareloup, the largest of the lakes at 27 km in circumference. The Lac de Pareloup offers beaches and all kinds of watersports for the more active types. The Aveyron is a great favourite with those who enjoy walking and bike riding through beautiful unspoilt countryside.
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One of the many beaches that surround the Lake
The Aveyron has many beautiful villages to visit. 10 of the top 20 most charming villages in France are situated in the Aveyron area. All these are within a one hour drive of the Auberge des Arcades in Canet de Salars. Driving is an absolute delight in The Aveyron with very little traffic and it makes a lovely change to the crowded urban roads we are all used to.
Click on the link below to view the 10 most beautiful villages in the area.
Villages to Visit
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Here are some links to the websites of just some of the activity centres in the Aveyron.
Micropolis
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The Millau Viaduct - A World Recold Breaker
The Millau Viaduct
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The City of Rodez
The old hilltop town is dominated by the redstone cathedral to Notre-Dame-de-Rodez which, with its 87-metre red sandstone bell tower, is visible for miles around. No matter which direction you approach Rodez, follow signs to centre ville and youâll find yourself in the large cobbled central square, the Place d'Armes, looking up at the cathedral's Gothic belfry. The building, famous for the wooden choir stalls carved in 1468 by Andre Sulpice, is impressively spacious inside. Behind the cathedral, a network of narrow traffic free passages connect the Place de Bourg, the Place de la Cite, the Place de la Mairie and the Place Reynaldi.
With specialist shops and boutiques, these streets are a shoppers paradise. Clothes and fashion boutiques for all ages, chocolatiers, milliners, leather and handbags, cheese, fishmongers, butchers, coffee, booksellers, fruit and vegetables, cutlery, bakers and patissiers. If you yearn for the days before supermarkets and department stores, you'll find these streets and passages are perfect for a leisurely stroll while giving your credit card a work-out.
Just around the corner in the Place Clemenceau is the modern and contemporary arts museum, the Musee Denys Puech, named after the acclaimed sculptor and winner of the Grand Prix de Rome in 1884.
Alongside the Avenue Victor Hugo, the main public park, the Parc Forail, hosts a number of events during the year, most notably the Estivada, an international celebration of Occitan culture, language and music.
Sports of all kinds are well catered for in Rodez and the 18-hole championship golf course, which affords superb views of Rodez and the surrounding countryside, is an enjoyable layout for players of all standards.
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Nordic Sports In The Aveyron : The Aubrac
A vast volcanic plateau situated in the north of the Aveyron department, Aubrac boasts a domain for cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. The resorts offer an alternative to the traditional ski resorts in France with excellent facilities to try out the many different forms of Nordic winter sports.
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Other information:-
Rodez - 32 kilometres
Doctor's - Salles Curan - 10 kilometres
Dentist - Salles Curan - 10 kilometres
Pharmacy - Salles Curan - 10 kilometres
Airport - Rodez/Marcillac - 40 kilometres
Railway station - Rodez - 32 kilometres
Open air swimming pool - Salmiech - 20 kilometres
Indoor swimming pool - Rodez - 25 kilometers
Fishing - Lac de Pareloup - 2 kilometres
- Lac de Pont de Salars - 8 kilometres
- Lac de Barges - 4 kilometres
Horse Riding - Salmiech - 20 kilometres
Tennis / Boule - In the village
Swimming - Lac de Pareloup - 2 Kilometres
- Rodez - 25 kilometers
