Villefranche-de-Rouergue

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Villefranche-de-Rouergue, a "Grand Site de Midi-Pyrénées" tourist destination, invites you on a journey full of history along the Camino de Santiago!

This pretty town in south-west France is also a town of art and history, as it was founded in 1252 as a bastide by Alphonse de Poitiers, Count of Toulouse.

With a backdrop of woody hillsides and sitting on the banks of the river Aveyron, the mediaeval architecture of Villefranche-de-Rouergue will delight those with an interest in the period. The town is built around Place Notre Dame, the starting point of its streets, which are arranged in a rectilinear layout, a characteristic feature of new towns of the period. A number of buildings show off the town's architectural heritage. One unmissable destination is Notre-Dame Collegiate church, which was completed at the end of the 15th century after 300 years of work. Here you can admire the incredible stalls by André Sulpice and climb its 163 stairs for a view over the town, to look out over the Bastide and to admire the Gothic splendour of Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur. The baroque Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs, with its stunning paintings and sculptures, will be your next stop on this historic and religious journey which, if you're so minded, could become a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago, following the 14-mile Villefranche-Najac route. Whether you embark on a pilgrimage or not, the route will certainly satisfy hikers as it takes in the hillsides and gorges of Aveyron. A real treat!

For those who prefer a nature or sport-themed break, the enchanting gorges of Aveyron offer a broad range of activities, from canoeing and kayaking, to paddleboarding, climbing and canyoning, to name just a few. You'll have plenty to do!

Villefranche-de-Rouergue also offers superb cuisine. You can enjoy ewe's milk cheese, Aveyron and Ségala veal, aligot or estofinado. There are plenty of restaurants nestled in the town's mediaeval streets or around Place Notre Dame, and plenty of ways to treat yourself. Every Thursday, the square also hosts a large market where you'll find the local and regional products you've enjoyed.

Villefranche-de-Rouergue can be reached by car, train or by air, with Toulouse airport being the nearest, offering connections to London.

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inspiration by balladins Villefranche-de-Rouergue
3 out of 5
Avenue De Toulouse, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron
The price is S$99 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
S$99
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Chapelle des Penitents-Noirs ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
Very value conscious, very nice staff. Thank you!
"The staff and especially housekeeping could not have been more friendly and kind. Simple hotel but very economical. Couldn’t beat the location for our purposes."

Reviewed on 12 Jul,2024

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Logis Les Fleurines
Logis Les Fleurines
3 out of 5
17 Boulevard Haute Guyenne, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron
The price is S$148 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
S$148
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Chapelle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
Bit disappointing!
"It was a lovely central Hotel. However, the rooms were tiny and the breakfast quite expensive for what was a very basic and limited choice. We were also given a disabled room for some reason...but at least that was slightly bigger than the rooms our friends had. There was no proper wardrobe space ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sep,2023

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Hotel Le Relais de Farrou
Hotel Le Relais de Farrou
4 out of 5
34 Farrou, Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$151 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
S$151
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chapelle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
"The hotel had friendly and polite staff. Lots of amenities available e.g tennis court, crazy golf, table tennis and bikes available if wishing to cycle within the surrounding area. There was also a swimming pool with a patio to the rear of the building however this was never used, weather was only ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun,2024

Hotel Le Relais de Farrou
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Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
4 out of 5
16, Boulevard Bonrepos, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star residence in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,495 reviews)
"The room is very spacious and comes with a lot of amenities like microwave and kitchen utensils"

Reviewed on 19 Oct,2024

Nemea Appart Hotel Concorde Toulouse Gare Matabiau
Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
"Ideal for a short stay in Toulouse. Staff very helpful and friendly. Will be staying here again in the future."

Reviewed on 13 Sep,2024

Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Citadines Wilson Toulouse
Citadines Wilson Toulouse
3 out of 5
8 Boulevard De Strasbourg, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (502 reviews)
Great location and price
"Great location for access to everything we wanted to do. The availability of a kitchenette was so good, as it gave loads of flexibility. Room was a spacious, but a little too warm, and the aircon didnt work. My room was facing the courtyard garden, so was much quieter than the front, so was able ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct,2024

Citadines Wilson Toulouse
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