The ladders trail from Roquefort · ROQUEFORT, ONE CHEESE, ONE VILLAGE! TOURIST OFFICE WELCOME...

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SAINT-AFFRIQUE discovering the heart of the town CONTACT US AND MEET US Ambassador of the Causses and the Cevennes, we promise to make you discover the cultural landscapes in the Mediterranean agropastoralism of the Causses and the Cevennes as World Heritage of Humanity. Because there are very few remains of the former battlements, you have to imagine how the old town might have looked at that time. Here are a few pointers: First, there are two towers housing the stairs leading to the battlement defence towers: the Tour du Théron and the Tour del Bastié. Second, a plaque commemorates the 1628 clashes between the Protestants of the city and the Catholic forces led by the Prince of Condé and Richelieu. Third, observe the boulevards that surround the town center (boulevards of the Republic, Charles de Gaulle and Victor Hugo). Try to replace them in your mind with three ditches, add the river Sorgues and here you have an effective defense barrier. Finally, look at the three streets (rue Gambetta, de la République and Louis Blanc) which link the boulevards to the old town central square (currently Town Hall square). The entrance to each street corresponds to the gates of the former battlements. Saint-Affrique was once a stronghold City map of Saint-Affrique More to be seen Pastoralia, the world of ewes: an interactive and informative tour about the life and environment of the ewes. Weeklymarket on Saturday morning. Sport facilities: la Gravière outdoor leisure base and football/rugby stadium, swimming pool, equestrian centre. www.ot-dusaintaffricain.com www.tourisme-aveyron.com PLAN YOUR STAY FOLLOW US #visitezroquefort ROQUEFORT, ONE CHEESE, ONE VILLAGE! TOURIST OFFICE WELCOME GUIDE AN OUTSTANDING PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPE THAT INSPIRES YOU TO ESCAPE Hiking Discovering agro-pastoralism The secret megaliths The amazing Roquefort caves Pays de ROQUEFORT SAINT-AFFRIQUE & & Sales outlets LES CAVES PAPILLON 6 bis, avenue de Lauras Tel. 05 65 67 23 50 www.roquefort-papillon.com GABRIEL COULET 5-7, avenue de Lauras Tel. 05 65 59 24 27 www.gabriel-coulet.fr COMBES “Le Vieux Berger“ Avenue du Combalou Tel. 05 65 59 91 48 www.le-vieux-berger.com CARLES 6, avenue de Lauras Tel. 05 65 59 90 28 www.roquefort-carles.com SOCIÉTÉ Rue de la Créance Tel. 05 65 58 54 37 www.roquefort-societe.com MARIA GRIMAL 36, avenue de Lauras Tel. 05 65 58 53 07 GROCERY Avenue de Lauras Tel. 05 65 42 88 61 LES FROMAGERIES OCCITANES Out of map, situated in Lauras, 3 km from Roquefort Tel. 05 65 59 90 34 www.les-fromageries-occitanes.fr VERNIÈRES FRÈRES Out of map, situated in Lauras, towards St-Rome de Tarn ZA de Lauras, route de Tiergues Tel. 05 65 59 90 23 www.roquefort-vernieres.fr 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Open all year round, on all days, from 10.00 to 18.00 October to March: from 9.30 to 12.30 & from 13.30 to 17.30 April/May/June/September: from 9.30 to 18.30 July/August: from 9.30 to 19.30 All year round, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 to 12.00 and from 13.30 to 18.00 (closing time on Friday: 17.00) All year round, Monday to Friday, from 8.15 to 12.00 and from 13.15 to 17.30 November to March: from 9.30 to 12.00 & from 13.30 to 16.30 April/May/June/September/October: from 9.30 to 18.00 July/August: from 9.30 to 18.30 July/August: open 7 days a week, from 9.30 to 12.30 & from 13.30 to 18.00 Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 12.00 & from 14.00 to 17.00 Open Monday to Friday, from 8.15 to 17.30 (16.30 on Friday) Avenue François Galtier Chemin du Mas Rue des Lavoirs Quartier St-Jean Quartier St-Jean Rue des Immeubles Communaux Avenue de Lauras Avenue du Combalou Rue Saint-Pierre RD 93 RD 23 Vers Saint-Jean d’Alcas (8 km) Vers Tournemire (3 km) le Larzac (8 km) Vers Lauras (3 km) Saint-Affrique (13 km) Millau (25 km) Le Bois de Conteynes Rue de la Clinique Le Combalou Rue de s B arag n audes Avenue d e la gare Rue de la Cré a n c e Map of Roquefort Numbers corresponding to visits and sale’s outlets Car parks Arboretum Rocher St-Pierre: remains of the 11th century chapel and viewpoint indicator Church More to be seen in Roquefort Peyre Fioc Dolmen Nicolaï Greshny’s frescos: located in the Town Hall and illustrating the Roquefort legend Turnaround area Natural heritage Built heritage Intangible heritage Quilles des Baragnaudes (vertical rocky monoliths). Why is Saint-Affrique written with a double f? During the fifth century catholic communities were continually harassed by Visigoths and were banned from churches. As a result Africanus, who was a catholic bishop, was forced to leave Comminges. According to the legend, he finished his exile in a hamlet near to the river Sorgues. He spread the good news to the locals and performed numerous miracles (see the church stained glass windows). His name may have originated from the language spoken by the Visigoths using the root of Affric or Effric which means “mighty and dreadful”. Although no one can tell when exactly Saint-Affrique was first used to name the town, an official text mentions it in 942. Interesting anecdote: during the French Revolution, the town had its name changed to “Montagne sur Sorgues”. The rule at this period was to get rid of religious sounding names. MAP LEGEND Number correspon- ding to heritage sites Car parks House of Memory Puppet space Romy’s workshop Tourist Office Towers Gates of the former battlements Historic points Pont Vieux Very likely built towards the end of the 13th century, this bridge was the only one built over the Sorgues until the early 1800s. It was therefore vital to the local economy. With a central arch 71 feet wide and pillars some 11 feet thick, this bridge is outstanding in its construction. Listed as a historic monument in 1886, it is considered as one of the most beautiful medieval bridges in France. Rue du Traupont This street adjoins the Pont Vieux. Its name originates from the Occitan “otra lo pon” but also from the Latin “trans pontem”, both meaning “beyond the bridge”. This street is part of one of the first extensions of the old city district now called Traupont. Pont du chemin de fer I ts elevated position allows a nice perspective view of the town: the church with its rising spire, the Pont Vieux, the boulevard Victor Hugo (a weekly market is held here every Saturday morning), and in the distance the Caylus rock overlooking Saint-Affrique. Do you know about the history of the Pont du Chemin de Fer? Dating from 1932, it was supposed to be part of the extension of the railway from Saint-Affrique to Albi but the project was never completed,and was finally abandoned in 1941 having never seen any commercial traffic. Rocher du Caylus This rock was used as the foundation for the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Caylus of which nothing remains today. The castle was destroyed in retaliation for the 1238 rebellion by the Count of Caylus against his overlord Raymond VII Count of Toulouse, Marquis of Provence and of Gothie. Boulevard Victor Hugo This lively boulevard hosts the popular Saturday market. Notice a contemporary statue showing “Gavroche” (a leading character created by Victor Hugo in his novel “Les misérables”). This contemporary depiction was made by the artist André Debru (whose workshop can be found in the Costes Gozon). Town Hall square Formerly known as the “place aux herbes”, where a vegetable market used to be held, the Town Hall Square is now the heart of a pedestrian area. Notice: • The Town Hall dating from 1862. • The Rams Fountain, created in 1987 by Rémi Coudrain, sculptor (www. coudrain-sculpteur.com). Rue Lion d’or Although seemingly unimportant today, this street was formerly one of the principal entrances into the town. It was part of the main road linking up the Albigeois to the Cévennes. Attested in 1810, the name alludes to the village Saint Rome de Tarn whose coat of arms bore the inscription “de gueules au lion d’or”. (Red of the golden lion.) However, it is possible that this name also relates to an inn sign stating: “Au lit on dort” (play on words: the golden lion/when in bed one sleeps!). Rue des Tendes The word “Tendes” designated the great frames on which the wet cloth was hooked onto once it left the fulling mill (a water mill operating wooden mallets that beat the cloth and made it more flexible and thicker). The cloth was stretched taut so that it would dry flat in a square shape. The street Faces south permitting easier drying. During the 18th and 19th centuries the textile industry was the backbone of the local economy, therefore twenty or so firms were involved in this activity. This would be the only street in France that bears this name. The Statue of Liberty Like New-York and Paris, St-Affrique owns its own Statue of Liberty! Discover its turbulent story by reading the detailed information on the base. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ROQUEFORT MAP LEGEND Boulevard Charles de Gaulle Le pont Neuf Boulevard Émile Borel R u e d u Chanoine Coste Boulevard Victor Hugo Boulevard de Verdun R u e d u G é néral de Casteln a u R u e P e y re C a d ias Avenue Hippolyte Barascud Boulevard Carnot vers Pastoralia (2 km) vers Albi (78 km) Boulevard de la Résistance Avenue Lucien Galtier Rue Émile Cartaillac vers Rodez (79 km) vers Millau/A75 (39 km) The Saint-Affricain avant-causses: around thirty dolmens have been listedincluding those of Tiergues (classified historical monument), Crassous (which is called “l’Ercoule” reminds us that according to legend the demigod Hercules known for his super-human strength,built this grave), and Boussac: ask for the leaflet of the tour 1 2 3 6 7 8 4 5 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Notre Dame de Miséricorde Church The present church, with its neogothic style, is the fifth Catholic Church built in Saint-Affrique. It was completed in 1905. Things to discover inside: • The statue of Notre-Dame de Miséricorde carved gilt wood dating from the 15th century. • The stained glass windows depicting the miracles of Africanus. • The altar dating from the 16th – 17th centuries. On leaving, admire the bell tower reaching 71 meters high. Votive statues Among the numerous votive statues that can be found in St- Affrique (around fifty) one of them is very well preserved and is worth admiring. It is located on the front of the former presbytery. According to legend, most of the statues are linked to a dreadful episode: in 1854, a cholera epidemic spread rapidly through St-Affrique. The inhabitants prayed to the Virgin Mary to help them get rid of the disease. Once the epidemic was eradicated, they praised Mary and had niches made in the walls to hold tiny votive statues of the virgin. 1 2 Cave tours SOCIÉTÉ Avenue François Galtier Tel. 05 65 58 54 38 [email protected] www.roquefort-societe.com 1 GABRIEL COULET 5-7, av.de Lauras - Tel. 05 65 59 24 27 [email protected] www.gabriel-coulet.fr 3 Guided visit Adults: € 5 Children: from 11 to 16 years old: € 3 Children under 11 years old go free Groups: € 3/per person. LES CAVES PAPILLON 6 bis, avenue de Lauras - Tel. 05 65 67 23 50 [email protected] www.roquefort-papillon.com 2 Visit the packaging workshops COMBES “Le Vieux Berger“ Avenue du Combalou - Tel. 05 65 59 91 48 [email protected] www.le-vieux-berger.com 4 October to March: open 7 days a week, from 9.30 to 11.50 (1) and from 13.30 to 16.50 (1) April/May/June/September: open 7 days a week, from 9.30 to 17.50 (1) July/August: open 7 days a week, from 9.00 to 18.50 (1) All year round, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 to 11.30 & from 13.30 to 17.30 (1) (closing time is 17.00 on Friday) November to March: open 7 days a week, from 10.00 to 12.00 (1) & from 13.30 to 16.30 (1) closed January 1st and closed from December 24th 12.00 to December 26th 12.00 April/May/June/September/October: open 7 days a week, from 9.30 to 12.00 (1) & from 13.00 to 17.00(1) July/August: open 7 days a week from 9.30 to 17.30(1) Guided visit Free entry Open every day from 10.00 to 17.00 (1) Unguided visit Free entry Unguided visit Free entry (1) time of the last guided tour / possible change of the time schedules. Booking is essen- tial for groups (20 persons minimum). Don’t forget to bring warm clothes, temperatures are rather cool inside the caves. Dogs not allowed. “Rising to a height of 630 m, the village of Roquefort backs onto the Combalou causse that nurtures the slow and steady maturing process of the famous cheese which was named after the village in the early medieval period. The Roquefort cheese is the result of a blend of techniques and processes, which have been carefully expanded, improved and passed on over the years. You can explore the caves and search for the mysterious “fleurines” (long natural fissures in the rock that ventilate the cave, blowing holes in Occitan). You can also explore the area defined by the AOC specifications to go back to the milky source sand discover the route Roquefort cheese takes from the milking of the ewes to its production. Whatever you choose to do, you will see that the people who live here are able to make the most of the natural resources available at each stage of the process. From milk production, restricted to a limited catchment area, through the stages of its slow maturing process in the Roquefort caves, to the final product sold in the shops, Roquefort cheese is made with the perfect blend of air, limestone rock and water. All these elements are finely combined and give to this creamy blue- veined cheese a taste that only the “Fadarelles” (little fairies from the causse) know the secret of”. TOURIST OFFICE OF THE PAYS DE ROQUEFORT ET DU SAINT-AFFRICAIN Avenue de Lauras, 12250 Roquefort-sur-Soulzon Tel: 05 65 58 56 00 [email protected] Open all year round July and August: every day from 9:30 to 18:30, Sundays and bank holidays from 11:00 to 18:00. September, October, April, May, June: Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 12:15 and from 13:00 to 17:30 November to March: Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:15 and from 13:00 to 17:00 BRANCH IN SAINT-AFFRIQUE Bd de Verdun, 12400 Saint-Affrique Tel: 05 65 98 12 40 [email protected] Open all year round July and August: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00, Sunday from 9:00 to 13:00 September to June: Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 (from November to March, closed on Saturday afternoon) Tourist Office Cover picture : Greg Alric Credit for inside pictures : Delphine Atché, Patrice Thébault, Mairie St-Affrique, Communauté de Communes du Saint-Affricain, Greg Alric, David Potron Design/production : Groupe Burlat Rodez - 08/2016 - ISO 14001 Printing : Imprimerie Nouvelle – 10 000 copies Texts : Katia Fersing, Delphine Atché. Production : Tourist Office of the Pays e Roquefort et du Saint -Affricain Hiking maps: Maps by the Parc Naturel Regional des Grands Causse – Extract from scan files 25 ©IGN2016 Extracts from the map of the Parc Naturel Regional des Grands Causses: Cartography : ©TERRACARTA 2010 terracarta@ terracarta.fr Heritage and tourism data: Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses. Altimetry data: ASTER GDEM® - ©NASA and ©METI of Japan, Hydrography: BD CARTHAGE® - ©SIE AEAG, Administrative boundaries: BD CARTO® - ©IGN 2010. Boussac : Chapel of Saint-Martin (roman style), boxwoods, cazelles (dry stone shelters), dolmens. Hermelix : Dolmen, boxwoods, lavogne (water reservoir), fountain, farm tour. Peyralbe : information board

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Page 1: The ladders trail from Roquefort · ROQUEFORT, ONE CHEESE, ONE VILLAGE! TOURIST OFFICE WELCOME GUIDE AN OUTSTANDING PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPE THAT INSPIRES YOU TO ESCAPE Hiking Discovering

SAINT-AFFRIQUE discovering the heart of the town

CONTACT US AND MEET US

Ambassador of the Causses and the

Cevennes, we promise to make you discover

the cultural landscapes in the Mediterranean

agropastoralism of the Causses and the

Cevennes as World Heritage of Humanity.

Because there are very few remains of the former battlements, you have to imagine how the old town might have looked at that time. Here are a few pointers:First, there are two towers housing the stairs leading to the battlement defence towers: the Tour du Théron and the Tour del Bastié.Second, a plaque commemorates the 1628 clashes between the Protestants of the city and the Catholic forces led by the Prince of Condé and Richelieu.Third, observe the boulevards that surround the town center (boulevards of the Republic, Charles de Gaulle and Victor Hugo). Try to replace them in your mind with three ditches, add the river Sorgues and here you have an effective defense barrier.Finally, look at the three streets (rue Gambetta, de la République and Louis Blanc) which link the boulevards to the old town central square (currently Town Hall square). The entrance to each street corresponds to the gates of the former battlements.

Saint-Affrique was once a stronghold

City map of Saint-Affrique

More to be seen

Pastoralia, the world of ewes: an interactive and informative tour about the life and environment of the ewes.

Weeklymarket on Saturday morning.

Sport facilities: la Gravière outdoor leisure base and football/rugby stadium, swimming pool, equestrian centre.

www.ot-dusaintaffricain.comwww.tourisme-aveyron.com

PLAN YOUR STAY

FOLLOW US

#visitezroquefort

ROQUEFORT, ONE CHEESE, ONE VILLAGE!

TOURIST OFFICE WELCOME GUIDE

AN OUTSTANDING PICTURESQUE LANDSCAPETHAT INSPIRES YOU TO ESCAPE

HikingDiscovering agro-pastoralismThe secret megalithsThe amazing Roquefort caves

Pays deROQUEFORT

SAINT-AFFRIQUE&&

Sales outlets

LES CAVES PAPILLON6 bis, avenue de Lauras Tel. 05 65 67 23 50www.roquefort-papillon.com

GABRIEL COULET5-7, avenue de LaurasTel. 05 65 59 24 27www.gabriel-coulet.fr

COMBES “Le Vieux Berger“Avenue du Combalou Tel. 05 65 59 91 48www.le-vieux-berger.com

CARLES6, avenue de LaurasTel. 05 65 59 90 28www.roquefort-carles.com

SOCIÉTÉRue de la CréanceTel. 05 65 58 54 37www.roquefort-societe.com

MARIA GRIMAL36, avenue de LaurasTel. 05 65 58 53 07

GROCERY Avenue de Lauras Tel. 05 65 42 88 61

LES FROMAGERIES OCCITANESOut of map, situated in Lauras, 3 km from RoquefortTel. 05 65 59 90 34www.les-fromageries-occitanes.fr

VERNIÈRES FRÈRESOut of map, situated in Lauras,towards St-Rome de TarnZA de Lauras, route de Tiergues Tel. 05 65 59 90 23www.roquefort-vernieres.fr

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Open all year round, on all days, from 10.00 to 18.00

October to March: from 9.30 to 12.30 & from 13.30 to 17.30April/May/June/September: from 9.30 to 18.30July/August: from 9.30 to 19.30

All year round, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 to 12.00 and from 13.30 to 18.00 (closing time on Friday: 17.00)

All year round, Monday to Friday, from 8.15 to 12.00 and from 13.15 to 17.30

November to March: from 9.30 to 12.00 & from 13.30 to 16.30April/May/June/September/October: from 9.30 to 18.00July/August: from 9.30 to 18.30

July/August: open 7 days a week, from 9.30 to 12.30 & from 13.30 to 18.00

Open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 12.00 & from 14.00 to 17.00

Open Monday to Friday, from 8.15 to 17.30 (16.30 on Friday)

Avenue François Galtier

Chemin du Mas

Rue des Lavoirs

Quartier St-Jean

Quartier St-Jean

Rue des Immeubles Communaux

Avenue de Lauras

Avenue du CombalouRue Saint-Pierre

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RD 23Col des Aiguières

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Vers Tournemire

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le Larzac (8 km)

Le Larzac (8 km)

Vers Lauras (3 km)Saint-A�rique (13 km)

Millau (25 km)

Le Bois de Conteynes

Rue de la Clinique

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Avenue de la gare

Rue de la Créance

Map of Roquefort

Numbers corresponding to visits and sale’s outlets

Car parks

Arboretum

Rocher St-Pierre: remains of the 11th century chapel and viewpoint indicator

Church

More to be seen in Roquefort

Peyre Fioc Dolmen

Nicolaï Greshny’s frescos: located in the Town Hall and illustrating the Roquefort legend

Turnaround area

Natural heritage Built heritage Intangible heritage

Quilles des Baragnaudes (vertical rocky monoliths).

Why is Saint-Affrique written with a double f?During the fifth century catholic communities were continually harassed by Visigoths and were banned from churches. As a result Africanus, who was a catholic bishop, was forced to leave Comminges. According to the legend, he finished his exile in a hamlet near to the river Sorgues. He spread the good news to the locals and performed numerous miracles (see the church stained glass windows). His name may have originated from the language spoken by the Visigoths using the root of Affric or Effric which means “mighty and dreadful”. Although no one can tell when exactly Saint-Affrique was first used to name the town, an official text mentions it in 942.

Interesting anecdote: during the French Revolution, the town had its name changed to “Montagne sur Sorgues”. The rule at this period was to get rid of religious sounding names.

MAP LEGEND

Number correspon-ding to heritage sites

Car parks

House of MemoryPuppet space

Romy’s workshopTourist Office

Towers

Gates of the former battlements

Historic points

Pont VieuxVery likely built towards the end of the 13th century, this bridge was the only one built over the Sorgues until the early 1800s. It was therefore vital to the local economy. With a central arch 71 feet wide and pillars some 11 feet thick, this bridge is outstanding in its construction. Listed as a historic monument in 1886, it is considered as one of the most beautiful medieval bridges in France.

Rue du TraupontThis street adjoins the Pont Vieux. Its name originates from the Occitan “otra lo pon” but also from the Latin “trans pontem”, both meaning “beyond the bridge”. This street is part of one of the first extensions of the old city district now called Traupont.

Pont du chemin de fer Its elevated position allows a nice perspective view of the town: the church with its rising spire, the Pont Vieux, the boulevard Victor Hugo (a weekly market is held here every Saturday morning), and in the distance the Caylus rock overlooking Saint-Affrique.

Do you know about the history of the Pont du Chemin de Fer? Dating from 1932, it was supposed to be part of the extension of the railway from Saint-Affrique to Albi but the project was never completed,and was finally abandoned in 1941 having never seen any commercial traffic.

Rocher du CaylusThis rock was used as the foundation for the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Caylus of which nothing remains today. The castle was destroyed in retaliation for the 1238 rebellion by the Count of Caylus against his overlord Raymond VII Count of Toulouse, Marquis of Provence and of Gothie.

Boulevard Victor HugoThis lively boulevard hosts the popular Saturday market. Notice a contemporary statue showing “Gavroche” (a leading character created by Victor Hugo in his novel “Les misérables”). This contemporary depiction was made by the artist André Debru (whose workshop can be found in the Costes Gozon).

Town Hall squareFormerly known as the “place aux herbes”, where a vegetable market used to be held, the Town Hall Square is now the heart of a pedestrian area.

Notice:• The Town Hall dating from 1862.• The Rams Fountain, created in 1987

by Rémi Coudrain, sculptor (www.coudrain-sculpteur.com).

Rue Lion d’orAlthough seemingly unimportant today, this street was formerly one of the principal entrances into the town. It was part of the main road linking up the Albigeois to the Cévennes. Attested in 1810, the name alludes to the village Saint Rome de Tarn whose coat of arms bore the inscription “de gueules au lion d’or”. (Red of the golden lion.) However, it is possible that this name also relates to an inn sign stating: “Au lit on dort” (play on words: the golden lion/when in bed one sleeps!).

Rue des TendesThe word “Tendes” designated the great frames on which the wet cloth was hooked onto once it left the fulling mill (a water mill operating wooden mallets that beat the cloth and made it more flexible and thicker). The cloth was stretched taut so that it would dry flat in a square shape. The street Faces south permitting easier drying. During the 18th and 19th centuries the textile industry was the backbone of the local economy, therefore twenty or so firms were involved in this activity. This would be the only street in France that bears this name.

The Statue of LibertyLike New-York and Paris, St-Affrique owns its own Statue of Liberty!Discover its turbulent story by reading the detailed information on the base.

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Boulevard Émile Borel

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Notre Dame de MiséricordeChurchThe present church, with its neogothic style, is the fifth Catholic Church built in Saint-Affrique. It was completed in 1905.

Things to discover inside:• The statue of Notre-Dame de

Miséricorde carved gilt wood dating from the 15th century.

• The stained glass windows depicting the miracles of Africanus.

• The altar dating from the 16th – 17th centuries.

On leaving, admire the bell tower reaching 71 meters high.

Votive statuesAmong the numerous votive statues that can be found in St-Affrique (around fifty) one of them is very well preserved and is worth admiring. It is located on the front of the former presbytery.According to legend, most of the statues are linked to a dreadful episode: in 1854, a cholera epidemic spread rapidly through St-Affrique. The inhabitants prayed to the Virgin Mary to help them get rid of the disease. Once the epidemic was eradicated, they praised Mary and had niches made in the walls to hold tiny votive statues of the virgin.

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SOCIÉTÉAvenue François GaltierTel. 05 65 58 54 38 [email protected]

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GABRIEL COULET5-7, av.de Lauras - Tel. 05 65 59 24 [email protected] www.gabriel-coulet.fr

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Guided visitAdults: € 5 Children: from 11 to 16 years old: € 3Children under 11 years old go freeGroups: € 3/per person.

LES CAVES PAPILLON6 bis, avenue de Lauras - Tel. 05 65 67 23 50contact@visite-roquefort-papillon.comwww.roquefort-papillon.com

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Visit the packaging workshops

COMBES “Le Vieux Berger“Avenue du Combalou - Tel. 05 65 59 91 48 [email protected]

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October to March: open 7 days a week, from 9.30 to 11.50(1) and from 13.30 to 16.50(1)

April/May/June/September: open 7 days a week, from 9.30 to 17.50(1)

July/August: open 7 days a week, from 9.00 to 18.50(1)

All year round, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 to 11.30 & from 13.30 to 17.30(1) (closing time is 17.00 on Friday)

November to March: open 7 days a week, from 10.00 to 12.00(1)& from 13.30 to 16.30(1)

closed January 1st and closed from December 24th 12.00 to December 26th 12.00April/May/June/September/October: open 7 days a week, from 9.30 to 12.00(1)

& from 13.00 to 17.00(1)July/August: open 7 days a week from 9.30 to 17.30(1)

Guided visitFree entryOpen every day from 10.00 to 17.00(1)

Unguided visitFree entry

Unguided visitFree entry

(1) time of the last guided tour / possible change of the time schedules. Booking is essen-tial for groups (20 persons minimum). Don’t forget to bring warm clothes, temperatures are rather cool inside the caves. Dogs not allowed.

“Rising to a height of 630 m, the village of Roquefort backs onto the Combalou causse that nurtures the slow and steady maturing process of the famous cheese which was named after the village in the early medieval period. The Roquefort cheese is the result of a blend of techniques and processes, which have been carefully expanded, improved and passed on over the years. You can explore the caves and search for the mysterious “fleurines” (long natural fissures in the rock that ventilate the cave, blowing holes in Occitan). You can also explore the area defined by the AOC specifications to go back to the milky source sand discover the route Roquefort cheese takes from the milking of the ewes to its production. Whatever you choose to do, you will see that the people who live here are able to make the most of the natural resources available at each stage of the process. From milk production, restricted to a limited catchment area, through the stages of its slow maturing process in the Roquefort caves, to the final product sold in the shops, Roquefort cheese is made with the perfect blend of air, limestone rock and water. All these elements are finely combined and give to this creamy blue-veined cheese a taste that only the “Fadarelles” (little fairies from the causse) know the secret of”.

TOURIST OFFICE OF THE PAYS DE ROQUEFORT

ET DU SAINT-AFFRICAIN

Avenue de Lauras, 12250 Roquefort-sur-Soulzon

Tel: 05 65 58 56 00 [email protected] all year round

July and August: every day from 9:30 to 18:30,

Sundays and bank holidays from 11:00 to 18:00.

September, October, April, May, June: Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 12:15

and from 13:00 to 17:30November to March:

Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 12:15 and from 13:00 to 17:00

BRANCH IN SAINT-AFFRIQUE

Bd de Verdun, 12400 Saint-Affrique Tel: 05 65 98 12 40

[email protected]

Open all year roundJuly and August:

Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00,

Sunday from 9:00 to 13:00September to June:

Monday to Saturday from 9:30 to 13:00

and from 14:00 to 17:00 (from November to March, closed on

Saturday afternoon)

Tourist Office

Cover picture : Greg Alric Credit for inside pictures : Delphine Atché, Patrice Thébault, Mairie St-Affrique, Communauté de Communes du Saint-Affricain, Greg Alric, David Potron Design/production : Groupe Burlat Rodez - 08/2016 - ISO 14001 Printing : Imprimerie Nouvelle – 10 000 copies Texts : Katia Fersing, Delphine Atché. Production : Tourist Office of the Pays e Roquefort et du Saint -Affricain Hiking maps: Maps by the Parc Naturel Regional des Grands Causse – Extract from scan files 25 ©IGN2016Extracts from the map of the Parc Naturel Regional des Grands Causses: Cartography : ©TERRACARTA 2010 [email protected] Heritage and tourism data: Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses. Altimetry data: ASTER GDEM® - ©NASA and ©METI of Japan, Hydrography: BD CARTHAGE® - ©SIE AEAG, Administrative boundaries: BD CARTO® - ©IGN 2010.

Boussac : Chapel of Saint-Martin (roman style), boxwoods, cazelles (dry stone shelters), dolmens.

Hermelix : Dolmen, boxwoods, lavogne (water reservoir), fountain, farm tour.

Peyralbe : information board

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The ladders trail from Roquefort

The Tiergues Dolmen Trail from Saint-Affrique

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A LAND of character

South of the Massif Central, the Pays de Roquefort et du St-Affricain includes 10 towns in the heart of the Parc Naturel Regional des Grands Causses. A mosaic of landscapes under a Mediterranean, Oceanic and Continental influence has made its natural wealth, heritage, fauna, flora and culture. This humanised landscape has been shaped for centuries by farming practices and sheep farming, which has earned a part of our territory, including Roquefort - Great Site Midi-Pyrenees -, the inscription on the World Heritage of UNESCO under “changing and living cultural Landscapes of the Mediterranean agro-pastoralism.“

Learn more with maps, it provides keys to understand our territory

The varied landscapes, the richness of our back roads and our paths, often single-track, meet all the hiking practices: pedestrian, equestrian, road cycling or mountain bike; and all the levels, from a family outing to a sporty and technical day out. Nature and heritage discovery will await you close to the Great Excursion paths (GR71 and GR62).For walkers, joggers, strollers, people with reduced mobility, the Voie Verte linking Vabres Abbey, Saint-Affrique and Saint Jean d’Alcapiès over 11 km is tailored to your needs.

For outings in all serenity, topo guides and hiking sheets are on sale at the Tourist Office.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE HUMAN RACE

standing stone, dolmen, agro pastoralism

Causses du Larzac, avant-causses, Rougiers and wooded hills, are interspersed with clear or secret valleys. Here, the villages make one with the soil: on the Rougiers side, the red sandstone lights up the houses that blend into the landscape, on the limestone plateaus side, there are caussenard-style villages built of limestone, lauze roofs here and there, and dry stone constructions.This variety of colorful scenery is the cradle of an ancient settlement. Archaeological excavations show the presence of the man from the Paleolithic. Even then, he raised sheep and manufactured cheese in close relationship with its environment. The shepherd is the author of these little useful constructions: lavognes (water reservoirs), cazelles (dry stone shelters), jasses (sheep shelters), and landscaping: dry stone walls, clapas (a pile of stones resulting from the stone removal of a field), drailhes (transhumance trails), buissières (boxwood plantations), pastures... a territory witness of a living agro pastoral economy.The man also feeds on rites and cultures that have left traces in our environment, through the dolmens and standing stones erected there around 5,000 years ago. Dolmens are mostly found on the Causses and the avant-causses, as to standing stones, they are nestled along the Dourdou valley. They are carved or etched into the sandstone, bear a collar or harness, and stand their faces without mouths, keeping the secret of their origins.To absorb the history and experience moments of surprising discoveries, come to walk our many hiking trails. Most of them borrow the footsteps of our ancestors that have spread their expertise still visible today... These prints remind us of the important presence of waterways, all good for fishing in category I or II.

1. Parc naturel régional des Grands Causseswww.parc-grands-causses

2. Causses et Cévenneswww.causses-et-cevennes.fr

Find all our trails, as well as those around,on the Rando du Parc Natural Régional des Grands Causses portal: http://rando.parc-grands-causses.fror download the app: rando grands causses

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HIKING PLEASURESTo give you an overview, here we suggest two hiking trails from Roquefort and from St-Affrique

The Combalou plateau was once used for grazing ewes from the Mas de Roquefort farm. They spent most of the year getting to the plateau via a difficult 5-km path. Every day, a farmhand brought the shepherd his meal, and took a shortcut through the scree, along the cliff, where there were two ladders. That is where the pathway gets its name from.1 Opposite the Tourist Office car park, cross the road by the bus shelter and go up the path that runs along the cemetery. On the tarmac road, turn right then left, following the hairpin bend (you will pass the premises of “Le Vieux Berger” on the right). 300 m later, take the left fork, until you get to a house and a fountain (drinking water).2 Take the small path up to the right (on the left when coming from Tournemire) towards the Combalou plateau. The scree is on the right. Turn left and follow the path up to the Aucelos (birds) spring. Continue straight on to the Combalou plateau via the 2 ladders.On the plateau, pass between the Jasse du Combalou sheep pen and the edge of the plateau. Walk along the cliff and take the path through the pine forest, following the signs, then begin to descend towards the Les Aiguières pass.

Discover two archaeological remains popular with the Saint-Affrican hikers: The Tiergues dolmen a listed historical monument and the Caylus rock overlooking the town where the castle once stood (nothing remains of the castle today).

1 Start from the Painlevé square and follow the D 993 for 100 m, then take the left turn under the porch and follow the stone pathway. Carry on along the road on the right hand side, up to the start of the bend, then walk straight on along the path in front of you and then follow a larger track that takes you back onto the road.

2 Take the right turn onto the stone pathway that runs around the base of Caylus rock. Take the path towards the NE which slopes gently upwards and overlooks the D 993 which is to your right.

3 Take the left track that runs in the valley parallel to the D 50. The walk is a shady path alongside the ravine and the Nougayrolles brook. Leave the farm trail to your right that ascends towards the crest and the path to your left which leads towards Crassous. After the sheepfold the path gets wider and reaches a junction.

3 Head towards Roquefort and continue straight on to the “Sotch de Balhols“ (large fault) and walk down to the Saint-Pierre chapel (climb the stairs on the left to get back to the viewpoint indicator). Then go down the stairs. Head down on your left via Rue de la Créance to the Place des Baragnaudes. Take the Rue des Baragnaudes opposite, following the signs to the Quilles des Baragnaudes. Pass in front of the Quilles, walk along the cliff and go down the steps.4 At the bottom of the steps, turn right and immediately left to pass under a porch and get to the Avenue de Lauras. That will take you to the Tourist Office, your starting point.

Start: Roquefort Tourist Office car park

Length: 2 ½ hrs

Distance: 6 km

Change in altitude: 250 m

Marking: “red ladder on a white background“

4 Take the path that slopes up through woodland and ends at a plateau, nearby the Tiergues Dolmen. Walk on the right side of the D 250 alongside a field, and then carry on along a sheep path until you reach the village of Tiergues. Take the road to the right along the graveyard and then walk through the village.

5 When you pass the last houses and reach the calvary cross, take the path opposite which is lined with low walls and hedges. Follow a long “bouissière” (a path lined with box trees) which ends at the crest of the hill where you can enjoy a nice view over Saint-Affrique and the Caylus rock. Carry on along the crest through pasture lands and groves, then go through a cedar plantation, and eventually walk down towards the Caylus rock passing a cliff to your right.

6 From here, follow the route you took back to your starting point.

Start: Place Painlevé in Saint-Affrique (in the direction of Rodez)

Length: 4 hrs

Distance: 14 km

Change in altitude: 440 m

Marking: yellow

A LAND OF ESCAPISM…… our villages’ little secrets

As the vast majority of municipalities of southern Aveyron, the main economic resource is milk production with Lacaune ewes to make Roquefort cheese. Agro pastoralism signs are omnipresent.

Calmels-et-Le-Viala (E2)

A red-stone village perched on a rocky outcrop and crossed by the Dourdou.Le Viala du Dourdou: remains of the castle, Saint-Jean-Baptiste church (with a bell from the seventeenth century - MH).Locality of Calmels: Chapel of Notre-Dame de CalmelsMas Capelier: birthplace of Father Hermet (discoverer of the standing stones), standing stone.Les Maurels: standing stone.

Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues (F4)

Former headquarters of the Hospitallers Knights founded in the twelfth century and fortified in the fifteenth century. Former economic activity around the fabric (weavers, draper mill...)To see in the village: remarkable Gothic bridge, fountain, gate and tower with Gothic openings.Mascourbe: dependency of the headquarters, fortified farmhouse, group of 4 dolmens, shepherd tower, boxwoods. Saint-Caprazy: dependency of the headquarters, Romanesque and Gothic architecture.

Saint-Izaire (E2)

Medieval village of red sandstone built on the left bank of the Dourdou around its castle and marked by the presence of the bishops of Vabres.To see in the village: fourteenth century Episcopal Castle and Museum of Archery (visits all year), bread oven, calade (limestone-paved sloping street), laundry, Place of Consuls and its house with a tower.On the same bank, group of 4 standing stones to Ardaliès.On the right bank, opposite the old town, Chapel of Notre Dame de Grâces, starting point of the tunnels road. Les Armayrols: Romanesque church, small medieval justice court house. Les Armayrols : Romanesque church,small medieval justice court house.

Saint-Jean-d’Alcapiès (E4)

Located on the avant-causses that make the transition between the valley of the Sorgues and the Grands Causses cliffs.To see in the village: Alcapia (home of renewables energies), the Alcapiès volcano.Castel-Crémat: fortified farmhouse renovated and transformed into exceptional lodgings; nearby, the dolmen of Gaoudaret. Caussanuejouls: remarkable stone lavogne (water reservoir). Mas de la Moulinerie and Mas d’Alzac: caussenard-style constructions.

Saint-Rome-de-Cernon (D4)

At the crossroads of various territories: Larzac, the avant-causses, the Cernon Valley.To see in the village: castle of the twelfth century, church with fresco of the nineteenth century by Nicolai Greschny.Discovery Hiking in southern Aveyron with Sud-Rando and outdoor activities with Explo Nature.Around the village: Dolmen of the Laumière wood, low walls, cazelles (dry stones shelter), lavognes (water reservoir).Hillock witness of Sargels: prehistoric cave and site (hiking).Mélac: Castle (visits and concerts in the summer)Montclarat: perched hamlet, church, remains of a castle, source.Bussac: Angora goats breeding (mohair in Aveyron).

Tournemire (E4)

At the foot of the Cirque de Tournemire and the Larzac plateau, it grew around the railway activity.To see in the village: House of the Plesiosaur,Cirque de Tournemire and Boutinenque: hiking, the Devil’s Bridge.Croix de Crépounac: beautiful panorama.

Vabres-l’Abbaye (E3)

Marked by the influence of an abbey and then a bishopric, certainly behind its gardening vocation (“Rendez-vous Jardinier“ on May 8th).To see in the village: Beautiful houses built in the eighteenth century (House of the Aldermen), Benedictine abbey of the eleventh century converted into an Episcopal Palace, Cathedral housing an organ case (listed), Le Pont Neuf and Le Pont Vieux (1270), the flour mill along the Dourdou. Visigoth tombs.Rayssac: fifteenth century church, red sandstone houses.Saumecourte: standing stones.Ségonzac: front of the church of the nineteenth century, antique wine press.Peyralbe: interpretation table.Salmanac: Christmas illuminations.

Versols-et-Lapeyre (F3)

2 villages built on the banks of the Sorgues, popular with fishermen (Cat I)Versols: fortified village of the 12th century, the historical entrance porch of the castrum was recently restored. The two castles of the village are listed as historical monuments but you can only visit Versols’ (visits in summer), beautiful houses with mullioned windows and porches.Lapeyre: 3 churches and fortifications, remarkable Gothic bridge, tower and tympanum of the church of Saint-Caprais (MH) and tomb of Medora Leigh (in the cemetery), old mill, equestrian center.Causse de Nissac: dolmens, lavogne (water reservoir).Hermilix: Farm tour (June 15 to September 15), lavogne, fountain, dolmen, boxwoods.Le Cayla: Romanesque chapel in the slate roof.Cinzelle and Lapeyre: hydroelectric plant, channels.

Theme Houses of the Park

Tourist Office

Castle of the Route of the Lords

Theme Houses and Theme Parks

Castle open to visitors

Listed religious buildings

Fountain

Jasse (sheep shelter)

Dolmen

Museum

Boxwood

Lavogne (water reservoir)

Discovery trail

Terrace

Remarkable nature trail

Panorama

Orientation table

Roquefort caves visit

Farm tour

Industrial tourism leather and gloves

Farm tour / park

Viaduct of Millau

“Voie Verte”

Standing stone

Picturesque village

Bridge

Great Site of Midi-Pyrénnées

Natura 2000 zone

Camp militaire du Larzac

Bozouls

Laissac

Gabriac

Montrozier

Bertholène

L’Aveyron

D 20

D 92

0

D 24

5

D 12

6

D 206

D 128

D 25

9

D 220

D 664

D 108E

N 88

D 988

D 988

D 28

D 988

Salles-la-Source

Ortholès

Aéroport de Rodez

D 27

D 68

D 581

D 227

D 598

D 20

4

D 962

D 626

D 257

D 240

D 840

D 901 D 904

Baraqueville

CalmontManhac

Ceignac

Naves

L’Aveyron

D 57

D 67

D 38

D 543

D 50

7

D 546

D 62

4

D 130

D 568

D 570

D 618

D 603

D 576

D 16

1

D 601

D 546E

D 994

D 88

D 88

Pierrefiche-d’Olt

Ste-Eulalie-d’Olt

Palmas

Coussergues

Vimenet

Cruejouls

Séverac-l’ÉgliseMontmerlhe

Gagnac

Malescombes

La Serre

Le Cuge

D 6

D 64

D 345

D 30

6

D 602

D 630

D 45

E

D 622

D 523

N 88

D 202

D 988

899 m

La Canourgue

St-Germain-du-Teil

Banassac

Trélans

Canilhac

St-Saturnin

Gaillacd’Aveyron

La Bouldoire

La Boulesq

L’Aveyron

Le Lot

D 998

D 267

D 295

D 19

5

D 509

D 56

D 202

A 75

1021 m

Rodez

La Primaube

Ste-Radegonde

Camboulazet

Magrin

D 12

D 55

1

D 52

4

D2088

D 21

2

D 563

D 569

D 88

Valenced’Albigeois

Tayac

Centrès

Camjac

St-Just

Lédas-et Penthies

Tréban

Magrinet

Inières

Le V

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Le Céor

La Brianelle

D 903

D 69D

100

D 623

D 18

1

D 80

D 587

D 53

D 83

Alban

Meljac

Faussergues

Ambialet Trébas

St-André

Assac

St-Michel-Labadié

Cadix

Courris

St-Cirgue

Curvalle

Miolles

Villeneuve-sur-Tarn

La Fabrèguerie

L’Herm

Taurines

L’ Oulas

Le Giffou

L’Oulas

La Gaycre

La Boutescure

Le Faruel

D 74

D 63

D 75

D 127

D 617

D 16

4

D 167

D 532

D 69

D 172

D 94

D 903

D 999

D 200

660 m

Le Dourn

D 172

D 700

Fraissines

Entrevergnes

Le Dadou

D 155

Lacaze

St-Salvi-de-Carcavès

Montfranc

Massals

Massuguiès

St-Michel-deLéon Le Dadou

L’ Ambias

D 89

D 82

D 82

D 79

Bois de Sahuzet

Brassac

le Masnau-Massuguiès

Margnès

La Quaintaine

St-Pierre-de-Combejac

D 622

D 66

D 622

769 m

1023m

Forêt de Montroucous

St-Gervais-sur-Mare

Castanet-le-Haut

Cambon-et-Salvergues

St-Geniès-de-Varensal

St-Étienne-Estréchoux

Camplong

Le PradalCouffignet

Jaladieu

Le Dourdou

La Vèb

re

Orb

D 54

D 150D 907

D 53

E1D 150E6

D 22E12

D 92

2

D 22E14

D 35

D 14E2

D 23

D 13

D 922

Sommetde l’Espinouze1124m909m

Col de l’Ourtigas988

Col des 13 vents600

Graissessac

Rosis

Fagairolles

Salvergues

L’ Ago

ut

La Vernoubre

D 163

D 180

D 14ED 18

0E3

D 53

Col du Layrac765 m

Col de Coustel883 m

Col de la Pierre Plantée509

Lodève

Lunas

Joncels

Avène

Le Bousquet-d’Orb

Roqueredonde

La Tour-sur-Orb

Lauroux

Poujols

Soubès

St-Étienne-de Gourgas

St-Privat

ArborasSt-Jean-de-Blaquière

Les Plans

Soumont

Fozières

Truscas

Les Planes

L’ Orb

Aubaygues

Le LergueLe Lergue

Le Gos

R. de Lamalou

Lac du Salagou

D 77

D 8D 138 D 902 D 25

D 8

D 15

1

D 138

D 140

D 14

4

D 148

D 15

3

D 14

9

D 138E5D 138

D 153

D 130E

4

D 151E4

D 13

8E6

D 35E4

D 148E

D 153E5

D 157

D 9

D 140E1

D 153E1

D 142

D 157

D 138

D 9

D 148

D 151

D 12

2

A 75

A 75

D 35

D 8

A 750

729 m

Causse

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Bois de Melac

Col duPerthus785 mCol de

l’Homme Mort670 m

Le Caylar

Les Rives

Ceilhes-et-Rocozels

Le Cros

St-Michel

Pégairolles-de-l’Escalette

St-Pierre-de-la-Fage

La Vacquerie etSt-Martin-de-Castries

St-Maurice-de-Navacelles

Blandas

Romiguières

Sadde

Orb

Le Rieu

Sec

D 9

D 142

D 142

D 155

D 14

2

D 14

2

D 142 E

D 902

D 155

D 902

D 15

2

D 163

D 152E5

D 8E

D 15

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D 152E1

D 15

2E3

D 152E

4

D 142E4

D 15

5E1

D 152E2

Causse de Blandas

Causse de Campestre-et-Luc

Gorges

delaVis

Pas del'Escalette

Alzon

Campestre-et-Luc

Vissec

Aumessas

St Félix-de-l’Héras

Sorbs

Navacelles

Le LucRégagnas

Mars

Le Coulet

la Vis

L’Arre

D 814

D 27

3

D 23

1

D 142E

D 270B

D 113B

D 292

D 158C

Le Pic St-Guiral1386 m

Col del’Homme Mort1300 m

Col duMinier1254 m

Ste-Enimie

Trèves

Meyrueis

Revens

La Malène

Arrigas

St-Sauveur-de-Camprieu

Montbrun

Causse-Bégon

Les Vignes

St-Pierre-des-Tripiers

Saint-Rome-de-Dolan

Le Recoux

Laval-du-Tarn

Gatuzières

Saint-Georges-

de-Lévéjac

Hures-la-Parade

La Foulquarie

Camprieu

Homs

Longviala

Recoules-de-L’Hom

Les Mazes

Le Villaret

Baraques de Lutran

Baraques de Trémolet

Sauveterre

Hures

Nivoliers

Prunets

Villeneuve

Point Sublime

Le Pasde Souci

Roc des Hourtous Roc de

Serr eRieisse

Cabrillac

Campis

L’Espérou

LeTr

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el Le Trévezel

Tarn

Le Tarn

LaD

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Le Bonheur

La Jonte

D 98

6

D 16

D 46

D 986

D 90

7BIS

D 157

D 710

D 159

D 47

D 151

D 270

D 273

D 146

D 334

D 151

D 63

D 998

D 43

D 98

6

D 907

D 986

1079 m

Le Suquet1340 m

1000 m

Mont Chabio1106 m

Le Couderc1008 m

Puechd’Alluech

1151 m

Capluc904 m

861 m

921 m

C a u s s e M é j e a n

Col deFaubel1285 m

Col dePerjuret1031 m

Col de laSereyrède1299 m

Le Massegros

Chanac

Dourbies

Lanuéjols

Balsièges

Barjac

Les Salelles

La Tieule

Hyelzas

Les Fons

Champerboux

Chardonnet

Auxillac

Mas-Saint-Chély

Le Lot

D 145

D108

D106

D 88

D 32

D 44

Col deCauperlac900 m

Col de la Barrières804 m

LeTa

rn

D 33

Ca u s s e

S a u v e t e r r e

D 9

D 130

la Virenque

A 75

A 75

St-Chely-du-Tarn

Montagne du Lingas

Le V

iau

Sebazac

La FarguetteMayran

1069 m

Les Cabrils

Viaducdu Viaur

Col de Picotalen1004 m

Col duBouissou928 m

Col de la Bassine985 m

Bois de la Ramasse

Bois de Lause

Bois de ConcordForêt de Valbonne

Bois de la Peyre-Blanque

Bois deGrisayrol

Forêt de Lacaune

M o n t s d e L a c a u n e

1052 m

1034 m

Roc de Montalet

985 m

731 m

D 81

D 55

D 140D 81

D 622

D 60

7

D 622

D 54

D 62

D 62

D 54

D 162

D 169

D 162B

D 154

D 622

Le Bertou Le Gijou

Le Girousset

La VèbreLe

s Li

mes

Le G

ijou

La MatheCandoubre

Le Trivalle

Les Vidals

Cabannes

Prades

La Bouissonade

LestiesLacombe

Campan

Félines

Gos

la Bessière

Moulin-Mage

Gijounet

Viane

Senaux

Escroux

BerlatsEspérausses

Nages

Lacaune-les-Bains

Murat-sur-Vèbre

1185 m

1181m

D 62

D 62B

D 169

Lac du Laouzas

Salvaguet

Villelongue

Les CrozesRieumontagné

Payrac

D 52

204 m

GR 71

GR 71

GR 71

GR 62

GR 74

GR 71

GR 7

4

GR 7

GR

71 A

GR 71

GR 6A

GR 62

GR 6

6

GR 62 A

GR 66

GR 66

GR 66

GR 7

GR 6

GR60

GR

7

GR 60

GR7

GR 60

GR 44

GR6

8GR

43

GR7

GR 60

812 m

616 m

959 m

612 m

439 m

GR 60

GR6

GR 6

GR 6

954 m

965 m

1140 m

414 m

924 m

656 m

Puech du Merle

D 50

3

D 987 LASSOUTS

GR 6

1006 m

D 42

N1075

595 m

762 m

GR 74

Causse Comtal

Forêt des Palanges

Forêt duLagast

868 m

852 m

415 m

518 m

687 m

929 m

526 m

561 m

D 91

1

D 25

D 10

D 90

2

D 902

D 903

D 90

2

D 56

D 44

D 522

D 56

D 911

D 29

D 56

D 523

D 82

D 522

D 64

D 536

D 592

D 642

D 639

D 61

6

D 528

D 62

D 64

1

D 29

D 56

Le Giffou La Durenque

Le Viaur

Lac de Pareloup

Lac de Pont-de-Salars

Le Cérou

Le Glandou

Le Lagast

Le Roustau

Lac de la Gourde

Lac de Bage

Le Laval

La Palanges

Musée duCharroi rural

Albignac

Courviala

St-Julien

Bégon

Les VialettesGriac

Cailholie

Céor

Le Piboul

Abbaye deBonnecombe

La Capelle-sur-Viaur

Les Bastries

Carcenac

La Bastide

St-Hilaire

Ginestous

Cannac

Conquettes

Crespiaguet

Frayssinhes

Pyramidede Lagast

Moulins de Roupeyrac,Maiuson natale de F. Fabié

Durenque

Alrance

Auriac-Lagast

Lédergues

St-Jean-Delnous

Ste-Juliette-sur-Viaur

Comps-la-Grand-Ville

Trémouilles

Rullac-St-Cirq

Flavin

le Vibal

Agen d’Aveyron

Réquista

Cassagnes-Bégonhes

Pont de Salars

Vallée de l 'Ago u t e t

du G

ijou

D 902 D 200

D 344

D 534

Combradet

Farret

Peret

560m

St-François937 m

D 44

D 993

D 25

D 95

D 549

D 577

D 116

D 65

9

D 24

4

D 199

D 666

D 24

3

D 25 La Céor

Le Cone

Le Rieutord

Lac deVillefranche-de-Panat

Lebous

Bouloc

St-Cirq

Ventajou

Montginoux

Les Canabières

St-Martin-des-Faux

Calméjane

Fouletiès

La Selve

Salmiech

Curan

Arvieu Salles-Curan

GR 62

Va l l é e d u V i a u r 934 m

805 m

D 993

D 62

D 176

D 53

5

D 538

Le Vioulou

la Fage

Camboulas

Boulouis

Trappes

Arques

Canet-de-Salars

Prades-de-Salars

A u b r a c

Vieux arbres de la haute vallée de l'Aveyron et des abords du Causse Comtal

Haute vallée du Lot

967 m

D 19

D 509

D 597

D 19

E

D 663

St-Geniez-d’Olt

Labeil

Les Bainsd'Avène

Lincou

Routede

stu

nn

els

Peyrebrune

les Vernhes

Le Fraysse

D 16

4

Vabre

Paulinet

Rayssac

St-Pierre-de-Trivisy

Ferrières

Luzières

Le Pradel

D 55

D 59

D 11

D 53

D 89

Parc

nat i o

naldes

Cévennes

790 m

P a r c n a t u r e l r é g i o n a l d u H a u t - L a n g u e d o c

Camp militaire du Larzac

Bozouls

Laissac

Gabriac

Montrozier

Bertholène

L’Aveyron

D 20

D 92

0

D 24

5

D 12

6

D 206

D 128

D 25

9

D 220

D 664

D 108E

N 88

D 988

D 988

D 28

D 988

Salles-la-Source

Ortholès

Aéroport de Rodez

D 27

D 68

D 581

D 227

D 598

D 20

4

D 962

D 626

D 257

D 240

D 840

D 901 D 904

Baraqueville

CalmontManhac

Ceignac

Naves

L’Aveyron

D 57

D 67

D 38

D 543

D 50

7

D 546

D 62

4

D 130

D 568

D 570

D 618

D 603

D 576

D 16

1

D 601

D 546E

D 994

D 88

D 88

Pierrefiche-d’Olt

Ste-Eulalie-d’Olt

Palmas

Coussergues

Vimenet

Cruejouls

Séverac-l’ÉgliseMontmerlhe

Gagnac

Malescombes

La Serre

Le Cuge

D 6

D 64

D 345

D 30

6

D 602

D 630

D 45

E

D 622

D 523

N 88

D 202

D 988

899 m

La Canourgue

St-Germain-du-Teil

Banassac

Trélans

Canilhac

St-Saturnin

Gaillacd’Aveyron

La Bouldoire

La Boulesq

L’Aveyron

Le Lot

D 998

D 267

D 295

D 19

5

D 509

D 56

D 202

A 75

1021 m

Rodez

La Primaube

Ste-Radegonde

Camboulazet

Magrin

D 12

D 55

1

D 52

4

D2088

D 21

2

D 563

D 569

D 88

Valenced’Albigeois

Tayac

Centrès

Camjac

St-Just

Lédas-et Penthies

Tréban

Magrinet

Inières

Le V

iaur

Le Céor

La Brianelle

D 903

D 69D

100

D 623

D 18

1

D 80

D 587

D 53

D 83

Alban

Meljac

Faussergues

Ambialet Trébas

St-André

Assac

St-Michel-Labadié

Cadix

Courris

St-Cirgue

Curvalle

Miolles

Villeneuve-sur-Tarn

La Fabrèguerie

L’Herm

Taurines

L’ Oulas

Le Giffou

L’Oulas

La Gaycre

La Boutescure

Le Faruel

D 74

D 63

D 75

D 127

D 617

D 16

4

D 167

D 532

D 69

D 172

D 94

D 903

D 999

D 200

660 m

Le Dourn

D 172

D 700

Fraissines

Entrevergnes

Le Dadou

D 155

Lacaze

St-Salvi-de-Carcavès

Montfranc

Massals

Massuguiès

St-Michel-deLéon Le Dadou

L’ Ambias

D 89

D 82

D 82

D 79

Bois de Sahuzet

le Masnau-Massuguiès

Margnès

La Quaintaine

St-Pierre-de-Combejac

D 622

769 m

1023m

Forêt de Montroucous

St-Gervais-sur-Mare

Castanet-le-Haut

St-Geniès-de-Varensal

St-Étienne-Estréchoux

Camplong

Le Dourdou

Orb

D 54

D 22E12

D 92

2

D 22E14

D 23

D 922

Sommetde l’Espinouze1124m909m

Col des 13 vents600

GraissessacFagairolles

Salvergues

La

D 163

D 53

Col du Layrac765 m

Col de Coustel883 m

Lodève

Lunas

Joncels

Avène

Le Bousquet-d’Orb

Roqueredonde

La Tour-sur-Orb

Lauroux

Poujols

Soubès

St-Étienne-de Gourgas

St-Privat

ArborasSt-Jean-de-Blaquière

Les Plans

Soumont

Fozières

Truscas

Les Planes

L’ Orb

Aubaygues

Le LergueLe Lergue

Le Gos

R. de Lamalou

Lac du Salagou

D 77

D 8D 138 D 902 D 25

D 15

1

D 138

D 140

D 14

4

D 148

D 15

3

D 14

9

D 138E5D 138

D 153

D 130E

4

D 151E4

D 13

8E6

D 35E4

D 148E

D 153E5

D 157

D 9

D 140E1

D 153E1

D 142

D 157

D 138

D 9

D 148

D 151

D 12

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A 75

A 75

D 35

D 8

A 750

729 m

Caus s ede Gab riac

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Col duPerthus785 mCol de

l’Homme Mort670 m

Le Caylar

Les Rives

Ceilhes-et-Rocozels

Le Cros

St-Michel

Pégairolles-de-l’Escalette

St-Pierre-de-la-Fage

La Vacquerie etSt-Martin-de-Castries

St-Maurice-de-Navacelles

Blandas

Romiguières

Sadde

Orb

Le Rieu

Sec

D 9

D 142

D 142

D 155

D 14

2

D 14

2

D 142 E

D 902

D 155

D 902

D 15

2

D 163

D 152E5

D 8E

D 15

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D 152E1

D 15

2E3

D 152E

4

D 142E4

D 15

5E1

D 152E2

Caus s e de Blandas

Caus s e de Campe s t re -e t

Gorges

delaVis

Pas del'Escalette

Alzon

Campestre-et-Luc

Vissec

Aumessas

St Félix-de-l’Héras

Sorbs

Navacelles

Le LucRégagnas

Mars

Le Coulet

la Vis

L’Arre

D 814

D 27

3

D 23

1

D 142E

D 270B

D 113B

D 292

D 158C

Le Pic St-Guiral1386 m

Col del’Homme Mort1300 m

Col duMinier1254 m

Ste-Enimie

Trèves

Meyrueis

Revens

La Malène

Arrigas

St-Sauveur-de-Camprieu

Montbrun

Causse-Bégon

Les Vignes

St-Pierre-des-Tripiers

Saint-Rome-de-Dolan

Le Recoux

Laval-du-Tarn

Gatuzières

Saint-Georges-

de-Lévéjac

Hures-la-Parade

La Foulquarie

Camprieu

Homs

Longviala

Recoules-de-L’Hom

Les Mazes

Le Villaret

Baraques de Lutran

Baraques de Trémolet

Sauveterre

Hures

Nivoliers

Prunets

Villeneuve

Point Sublime

Le Pasde Souci

Roc des Hourtous Roc de

Serr eRieisse

Cabrillac

Campis

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LeTr

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Tarn

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D 98

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D 16

D 46

D 986

D 90

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D 157

D 710

D 159

D 47

D 151

D 270

D 273

D 146

D 334

D 151

D 63

D 998

D 43

D 98

6

D 907

D 986

1079 m

Le Suquet1340 m

1000 m

Mont Chabio1106 m

Le Couderc1008 m

Puechd’Alluech

1151 m

Mont Gargo

1247 m

Capluc904 m

861 m

921 m

C a u s s e M é j e a n

Col deFaubel1285 m

Col dePerjuret1031 m

Col de laSereyrède1299 m

Le Massegros

Chanac

Dourbies

Lanuéjols

Balsièges

Barjac

Les Salelles

La Tieule

Hyelzas

Les Fons

Champerboux

Chardonnet

Auxillac

Mas-Saint-Chély

Le Lot

D 145

D108

D106

D 88

D 32

D 44

Col deCauperlac900 m

Col de la Barrières804 m

LeTa

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D 33

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D 9

D 130

la Virenque

A 75

St-Chely-du-Tarn

Mo nt ag nedu Ling a

Le V

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Sebazac

La FarguetteMayran

1069 m

Les Cabrils

Viaducdu Viaur

Col de Picotalen1004 m

Col duBouissou928 m

Col de la Bassine985 m

Bois de la Ramasse

Bois de Lause

Bois de ConcordForêt de Valbonne

Bois de la Peyre-Blanque

Bois deGrisayrol

Forêt de Lacaune

M o n t s d e L a c a u n e

1052 m

1034 m

Roc de Montalet

985 m

731 m

D 81

D 55

D 140D 81

D 622

D 60

7

D 622

D 54

D 62

D 62

D 54

D 162

D 169

D 162B

D 154

D 622

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Le Girousset

La VèbreLe

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Le G

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La MatheCandoubre

Le Trivalle

Les Vidals

Cabannes

Prades

La Bouissonade

LestiesLacombe

Campan

Félines

Gos

la Bessière

Moulin-Mage

Gijounet

Viane

Senaux

Escroux

BerlatsEspérausses

Nages

Lacaune-les-Bains

Murat-sur-Vèbre

1185 m

1181m

D 62

D 62B

Salvaguet

Les CrozesRieumontagné

Payrac

D 52

204 m

GR 71

GR 71

GR 71

GR 62

GR 74

GR 71

GR 7

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GR 7

GR

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GR 71

GR 6A

GR 62

GR 6

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GR 62 A

GR 66

GR 66

GR 66

GR 7

GR 6

GR

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GR 60

GR 60

GR 44

GR7

GR 60

812 m

616 m

959 m

612 m

439 m

GR 60

GR6

GR 6

GR 6

954 m

965 m

1140 m

414 m

924 m

656 m

Puech du Merle

D 50

3

D 987 LASSOUTS

GR 6

1006 m

N1075

595 m

762 m

GR 74

Ca u s s e Co m t a l

Forêt des Palanges

Forêt duLagast

868 m

852 m

415 m

518 m

687 m

929 m

526 m

561 m

D 91

1

D 25

D 10

D 90

2

D 902

D 903

D 90

2

D 56

D 44

D 522

D 56

D 911

D 29

D 56

D 523

D 82

D 522

D 64

D 536

D 592

D 642

D 639

D 61

6

D 528

D 62

D 64

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D 29

D 56

Le Giffou La Durenque

Le Viaur

Lac de Pareloup

Lac de Pont-de-Salars

Le Cérou

Le Glandou

Le Lagast

Le Roustau

Lac de la Gourde

Lac de Bage

Le Laval

La Palanges

Musée duCharroi rural

Albignac

Courviala

St-Julien

Bégon

Les VialettesGriac

Cailholie

Céor

Le Piboul

Abbaye deBonnecombe

La Capelle-sur-Viaur

Les Bastries

Carcenac

La Bastide

St-Hilaire

Ginestous

Cannac

Conquettes

Crespiaguet

Frayssinhes

Pyramidede Lagast

Moulins de Roupeyrac,Maiuson natale de F. Fabié

Durenque

Alrance

Auriac-Lagast

Lédergues

St-Jean-Delnous

Ste-Juliette-sur-Viaur

Comps-la-Grand-Ville

Trémouilles

Rullac-St-Cirq

Flavin

le Vibal

Agen d’Aveyron

Réquista

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Vallée de l 'Ago u t e t

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D 344

D 534

Combradet

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560m

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D 44

D 993

D 25

D 95

D 549

D 577

D 116

D 65

9

D 24

4

D 199

D 666

D 24

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D 25 La Céor

Le Cone

Le Rieutord

Lac deVillefranche-de-Panat

Lebous

Bouloc

St-Cirq

Ventajou

Montginoux

Les Canabières

St-Martin-des-Faux

Calméjane

Fouletiès

La Selve

Salmiech

Curan

Arvieu Salles-Curan

GR 62

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805 m

D 993

D 62

D 176

D 53

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D 538

Le Vioulou

la Fage

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Trappes

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Canet-de-Salars

Prades-de-Salars

A u b r a c

Vieux arbres de la haute vallée de l'Aveyron et des abords du Causse Comtal

Haute vallée du Lot

967 m

D 19

D 509

D 597

D 19

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D 663

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D 16

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D 59

D 11

D 53

D 89

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Rajal del Gorp

La Roujarie

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Les Bâteliers

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Le vieux logis

C a u s s e

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