Le Bosquet campsite in the Occitanie region offers a multitude of historical discoveries.
The campsite's privileged location, on the trail of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, offers holidaymakers a multitude of historical discoveries.
Camping Le Bosquet is just 5 minutes from the village of Najac, known as “La Sentinelle”. A masterpiece of the Middle Ages in a green setting, Najac is listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, and has been awarded the prestigious “Grands Sites Midi-Pyrénées” label. Like Villefranche de Rouergue, it is here that the history of France is retraced.
Najac
offers the calm and beauty of a landscape where water, trees and rock meet. Its streets, dating back to medieval times, are brimming with religious buildings and remains of fortifications, and lead to the not-to-be-missed Royal Fortress, which stands like a Roc on its peak, 200 m above the Aveyron Gorge, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Just 6 km from the campsite, it’s a site steeped in history & with strong Quercy roots, the scene of key events in French history. Located near the Aveyron gorges, Najac is an ideal destination for a stay in contact with nature.
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
18 km away, built in 1252, is no less rich in medieval treasures. Its narrow streets are unique, and visitors will appreciate the Bastide, the Chartreuses monastery, its Collegiate Church, its night markets and its many summer events. Like Najac, the town is classified as a “Grand Site de Midi-Pyrénées”, as well as a “Pays d’art et d’histoire”, along with the other 5 bastides in the Rouergue region. As Villefranche has been spared all wars, it has preserved its heritage. Discover the authenticity of its terroir through the products they offer.
Rodez
the department’s capital, 60 km away, you can visit the famous Musée d’Art et de peintures contemporaines, the Musée Soulages, featuring the work of artist Pierre Soulages and also works by contemporary artists, located at the foot of Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the most imposing Gothic cathedrals in southern France, built over the course of 3 centuries.
Belcastel
is a village-museum renovated by the architect Fernand Pouillon, and boasts a medieval heritage of rare richness. Situated between Rodez and Villefranche-de-Rouergue, it’s an invitation to take your time to discover and admire its heritage.
Conques
The village of Conques lies at the confluence of the Dourdou and Ouche rivers, which form a sort of shell at this point (“Concha” in Latin, “Conca” in Occitan), which is said to have given the village its name. The abbey church of Sainte-Foy houses a treasure trove of unique works of art dating back to the Carolingian era. The interior is decorated with stained-glass windows by Pierre Soulages. Conques is a popular stopover on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostela. The route crosses the Old Roman Bridge, built in 1410, where the river Dourdou flows.
Le Roquefort
The most famous of Aveyron cheeses, Roquefort is a flagship of French gastronomy and internationally renowned as the king of cheeses. The Roquefort cellars, ventilated by the fleurines (natural fissures) formed when the Combalou mountain collapsed a million years ago, house thousands of cheeses. Made in the dairy, they are then matured for two weeks.
Aubrac
In the heart of the Aveyron highlands, the Aubrac plateau is the ideal place to take a deep breath of fresh air, on skis and snowshoes in winter, or on foot, bike or horseback. You’ll be overcome with emotion as you travel through magical landscapes, where the ever-changing light sculpts the curves and rocks, creating a unique atmosphere. Oxygenation guaranteed.
Millau Viaduct
It may be a contemporary viaduct, a real architectural feat, but its light, slender appearance means it blends in perfectly with the landscape. Your vacation in Aveyron won’t be complete without a visit to this steel giant. THE VIADUC OF ALL RECORDS World record for height, culminating at 343 meters (higher than the Eiffel Tower), 2,460 meters long.
