Un personalised tour 68 km in car along the tip of the North Aveyron and leading straight to the Cantal, do you like it? Thanks to this course, you will be able to discover the carladez in Aveyron and the Brezons Valley in Cantal. between rich cultural heritage., viewpoints breathtaking and series of waterfalls, you won't be disappointed!
Stage 1: Mur-de-Barrez, former stronghold of the Princes of Monaco
Unmissable visit, the medieval village de Mur-de-Barrez is the ideal starting point for this road trip. Park near Place de Monaco and walk through the gates of the old fortifications to discover the story, le cultural heritage., and architecture of this village. The symbolic and famous Tour of Monaco does not go unnoticed, a real gateway to the fortified village and witness to these 148 years of history. At the time, Louis XIII gave the carladez Asked princes of monaco in compensation for land lost in Italy. An attachment that forever binds Monaco and Carladez. Since 2014, the daughter of Prince Albert II of Monaco has even had the title of Countess of Carladès. Don't forget to visit the Grand'Rue, the Consular House, Saint-Thomas de Canterbury Church, the Fualdès House, the so-called castle esplanade with 360 ° C view, the sumptuous slate roofs, the Monastery of Sainte-Claire, the Porte de la Berque or the Jardin de Marie.
Stage 2: The Laussac peninsula, jewel of the Truyère gorges
La peninsula of Laussac sits proudly on the banks of the Truyère gorges between Aveyron and Cantal. This superb island of greenery, floating on the Sarrans lake, is registered with Natura 2000 site “gorges de la Truyère” and has a rich biodiversity. Park in one of the site's car parks and set off to explore the Romanesque chapel founded by the monk Saint-Gausbert in the XNUMXst century and walk along the banks. In summer, take advantage of the bathing area on the tip of the peninsula, rent a kayak or a pedalo, or do some zipline. For your lunch break, picnic tables are available on site.
Step 3: Jou's point of view
On the D139, just before the hamlet of Jou, make a quick stop at the petit point of view overlooking the Truyère gorges and fitted out by EDF (a few explanatory panels on the barrage).
Stage 4: Thérondels, the Carladez cheese village
the pretty village of Thérondels is located on the northern tip of Aveyron, near the border with Cantal. In the small industrial area of this village of about 400 inhabitants, you can visit the Thérondels cheese cooperative who manufactures cheese proudly bearing the name of the village (Le cantal de Thérondels and le Thérondels). The Therondels is a cheese dotted with small holes and fruity taste, very popular with the inhabitants of North Aveyron.
Stage 5: The Brezons valley, a multitude of waterfalls
La Brezons Valley is a valley very rich in waterfalls, it has no less than three in the lower valley and five in the upper valley. Discover during small hiking trails the Croutes waterfall, the Borie waterfall, and finally the Montreal waterfall.
Stage 6: Vidèche site, viewpoint over the valley
Take a round trip to the Vidèche site and his belvedere at 1 meters above sea level. Enjoy the superb panoramic point of view overlooking the Brezons Valley and Lead from Cantal. The site is also accessible to people with reduced mobility, via an unpaved road.
Step 7: The Capat waterfall, graceful
Park in the parking lot leading to this waterfall and after a five-minute walk you can admire the pretty Capat waterfall.
Stage 8: the Château de Messilhac, an architectural jewel of the Renaissance
Le Messilhac castle is located between the department of Cantal and Aveyron, on the borders of Haute Auvergne and Rouergue. This superb Historical Monument dating from the XNUMXth century throne from the top of its promontory. The detour is worth it, stop for a moment to contemplate the castle from the outside or book your guided tour with the owners of the castle. Finally, return in the direction of Mur-de-Barrez.
Don't forget to adopt the right behavior!
The Aubrac Regional Natural Park is one of the places still preserved from mass tourism and its sometimes disastrous consequences. Together, let's continue to preserve this natural and authentic environment by adopting the right gestures.
