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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Rodez: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Rodez
- Rodez is not only a charming small town in its own right but also the gateway to the Aveyron department, one of France's largest and most diverse.
- The Aubrac, located to the north of the Aveyron, is the southern flank of the granite heartland of the Massif Central mountains.
- Rodez may not be as well-known as other French cities, but don't let that fool you.
- Rodez is a small but lovely new tourist destination that is well worth a visit.
- Some of the unique things to do and places to visit at this hidden destination will astound you.
- As a side trip from Carcassonne or Montpellier, you could easily spend a few hours here.
- You might want to return someday to take a break and relax in Rodez.
- Capital: Aveyron Region
- International Airport: Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ)
- Population: 22 690
- Currency: Euro
- Time: UTC+1
- Driving side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230V
- Official Language: French
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Rodez
- Rodez Cathedral, famed for its 87-metre bell tower, is an amazing blend of Gothic finesse and military might.
- Rodez's Centre-Ville deserves a closer look because of its ancient street plan and abundance of fine old houses.
- Rodez's Episcopal Palace was one of the mediaeval city's pillars and is now the home of Aveyron's General Council.
- The Maison d'Armagnac, located on Place de l'Olmet, is one of Rodez's most photographed landmarks.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Rodez
- January, February, March, November, and December have the lowest number of travellers.
- The months with the fewest visitors are April, May, June, and October.
- Rodez has a high number of visitors in July and September.
- The month with the most tourists visiting Rodez is August.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Rodez
Rodez Cathedral
- Rodez Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rodez) is a national landmark and the seat of the Rodez Bishopric. Rodez's closed west front was once part of the city wall.
- Rodez was Christianized in the fourth and fifth centuries AD, with the first mention of a cathedral occurring around 516.
- This structure was rebuilt around 1000, and almost nothing remains after the decision to rebuild it from the ground up in 1276.
- Due to the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War, construction was halted for many years, and it was in the early 15th century the choir and vault, as well as the transept and the first sectors of the nave, were completed.
- Following the fire in 1510, bishop François d'Estaing had it rebuilt in 1513-1526 under the direction of Antoine Salvan, complete with a new majestic bell tower. Around 1531, the Cathedral was finished.
- In 1792-98, Pierre Méchain and Jean-Baptiste Delambre calculated the earth's circumference using Rodez Cathedral as the central surveying point. This was used in the metre's definition.
Musée Fenaille
- The Musée Fenaille, located in the heart of Rodez, is a museum of art, history, and archaeology that was founded over 170 years ago and is regarded as one of the best archaeological museums in France.
- The Fenaille Museum is known as the "Little Louvre of Aveyron" for its collections, architecture, reception, and the numerous services it provides visitors.
- The Fenaille Museum is famous for its unique collection of 5000-year-old statues-menhirs, the oldest and largest in Western Europe.
- These statues-menhirs, which contain the most famous "Dame de Saint-Sernin," are the oldest prominent prehistoric human figures discovered to date.
Soulages Museum
- The new Soulages Museum - le Musée Soulages - opened in Rodez, southwest France, in May 2014, as the most recent of France's world-class art galleries.
- The museum's stunning metallic architecture by Catalan architects Aranda, Pigem, and Vilalta has attracted many visitors.
- In 2009, the Pompidou Arts Centre in Paris hosted a retrospective exhibition of painter Pierre Soulages, which drew over 500,000 visitors, making it the most popular exhibition ever staged at the Centre for a living French artist.
- He was also the first living artist to have a solo exhibition at St. Petersburg's Hermitage.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Rodez Off the Beaten Track
Episcopal Palace
- Initially, the Bishop's Palace stood on the site of the Cathedral. It was relocated to its current location during the nave's construction in 1470.
- This first Palace was destroyed by the people of Rodez in 1590 during the Religious Wars so that their bishop could not use it as a Citadel hosting armed troops of the Catholic party.
- In 1794, the current bishopric was rebuilt in brick, with a courtyard staircase modelled after the castle of Fontainebleau.
La Chasse aux Monstres
- The imposing Église Saint-Amans is a 12th-century Catholic church.
- This stately structure combines two architectural styles.
- While the exteriors are decorated in Gothic style, the interior decor of the church is decorated in Romanesque style.
- Aside from that, the tapestries and choir of the church deserve your praise.
- If you are a fan of historic structures, you should visit the Église Saint-Amans.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Rodez Culture and Traditions
- Rodez is known as the "Land of Art and History" for a good reason!
- Rodez has the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, as evidenced by the winding paths of the public park.
- Layoule, at the town's foot, has been designed to take full advantage of the river Aveyron's banks: children's games, picnic tables, and hiking trails.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Rodez: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Bleu des Causses
#Food
- Bleu des Causses is a classic blue cheese made from raw cow's milk.
- The cheese is placed in a cave exposed to cold and damp air draughts, resulting in a unique maturation process lasting at least 70 days.
- Penicillium mould forms inside the cheese due to the cave's air gusts and the fact that the cheese is pricked with needles.
- Bleu des Causses is not pressed or cooked, and its flavour is full, intense, salty, and spicy (due to the mould), with a crumbly and creamy texture.
Tomme Fraîche
#Food
- Tomme fraîche is a type of hard-pressed curd made from cow's milk.
- It is created while manufacturing Laguiole, Cantal, and Salers cheese.
- The curd is unsalted and slightly fermented, with a high level of dry matter due to its hard pressing.
- It is made in the natural region of L'Aubrac, located in the central-south of the Massif Central and comprises three departments: Aveyron, Lozère, and a portion of Auvergne.
- The tomme fraîche de l'Aubrac is the most well-known type of tomme fraîche.
Huile de noix du Périgord
#Food
- Huile de noix du Périgord is a mechanically extracted French virgin walnut oil.
- It is derived from the departments of Aveyron, Charente, Corrèze, Dordogne, Lot, and Lot-et-Garonne.
- This oil is made from the varieties Franquette, Marbot, Corne, and Grandjean walnuts.
- The cold-pressed oil has an apparent visual appearance and a fluid texture.
- The aromas are delicate and long-lasting, resembling nuts and baked breadcrumbs.
- The aroma of the hot-pressed oil is fruity and intense, with toasty notes reminiscent of biscuits and baked bread.
Weekly Markets
#Fashion
- Rodez's two main squares, Place du Bourg and Place de la Cité, come alive on market days.
- On Wednesday and Saturday, there are two per week at the Place du Bourg period setting.
- Around 60 traders sell regional produce and food such as pizza and paella prepared on the spot at the midweek market.
- On the other hand, the Saturday market sets up on both squares and has up to 160 stalls.
- This is a sight to behold because live poultry is sold in addition to fruits and vegetables, cheese, charcuterie, pastries, and freshly prepared meals.
The La Cisba Lake
#Fun
- This lake and its beach facilities are located in Séverac-d'Aveyron, just 18 kilometres from the campsite, and will appeal to the entire family.
- During the summer, there is a guarded swimming area, a restaurant, a volleyball court, picnic tables, and sanitary facilities.
- You can also fish (permits required) and try your hand at standup paddleboarding, canoeing, and kayaking.
The Pont de Salars Lake
#Fun
- The lake of Le Pont de Salars is only a short drive from the campsite on the Plateau du Lévézou.
- It'll be an entirely new way to explore the Aveyron countryside!
- You can also try sailing and fishing in the Plateau du Lévézou's various lakes!
- It'll be an entirely new way to explore the Aveyron countryside!
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Rodez: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- The Aveyron has an animal park for everyone, whether you like farm animals, exotic animals, or reptiles.
- Children can feed animals from all over the world at the Jardin des Bêtes or be amazed when they meet with lions at the Parc du Colombier.
- Why not try something new and learn everything there is to know about ostriches? Monsieur and Madame Vigouroux look forward to welcoming you to their Ferme des Autruches.
- The Parc du Saint Hubert animals can be seen while riding in a gipsy caravan.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Rodez Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- Rodez's Occitan festival returns for a new edition in the former Haras.
- Rodez will have a convivial, festive, and musical weekend.
- In the heart of Occitania, discover (or rediscover) the world of the Occitan language.
- They anticipate that many of you will dance until the night's end.
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