Overlooking the Bonnette Valley, The village of Caylus has a rich history! It has preserved its medieval past through its surviving square tower of the royal castle but also among the details that some notable houses have retained. This is the case of the House of Wolves that appeals to passers-by. Caylus is also home to a remarkable church, Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, an architectural masterpiece Gothic from the 13th and 14th centuries. Discover the Christ by Ossip Zadkine top of 5.40 metres and carved in a single trunk of abalone wood. The village is also famous for its regional festival, the potters' market, which takes place every year in mid-August and brings together local ceramists and potters. In 2025, it will be the 32nd Potters' Market August 14 and 15 9am to 7pm Place de la halle. Over the two days, discover the 36 exhibitors and their know-how. Grès, earthenware, raku, porcelain, mixed earthenware, terra sigillata, glazed earthenware ... 36 variations on the ceramic material in sculpture, tableware, interior and exterior decoration and jewelry...  When the weather's nice, take advantage of the circus of Labarthe, A wetland protected for its local flora and fauna. Take the time to walk around the lake, following the directions for the "Roger le brochet" interpretation trail" and relax by the water. In summer, enjoy the lively evenings at the guinguette du lac.

The Causses and Gorges region is a great place to hike, with some 63 hiking trails. Between limestone cliffs, wild plateaus and valleys carved by rivers, every step reveals a grandiose landscape.

Between arid plateaus, technical descents in gorges and paths lined with dry-stone walls, each route offers a different challenge. Ideal for mountain bikers in search of thrills and authentic landscapes.

Quiet roads, picturesque villages, deep valleys and breathtaking scenery follow one another as the miles go by. A gentle yet sporty experience, ideal for discovering the Causses and Gorges de l'Aveyron in a different way.

Our cycling itineraries :

1 cycle route "Aveyron Valley & Gorges"Laguépie - Montauban 83.5 km 11 cycling loops in Causses & Gorges de l'Aveyron :

• 4 loops departing from Saint-Antonin
• 2 loops departing from Caylus
• 1 loop from Lexos, Cazals, Varen, Parisot and Laguépie

 

In the Aveyron Gorges, the horse becomes the ideal companion for discovering a wild and unspoilt nature. From stone villages to ridges offering spectacular views, every ride is an adventure between heaven and earth.

The confluence of the Viaur and Aveyron rivers, at the crossroads of the ancient provinces of Rouergue and Albigeois, creates a landscape with multiple influences, from the fairly open Aveyron valley at Varen, to the vast wooded slopes that frame the two rivers until they join at Laguépie.

The more discreet Seye is the Bonnette's little sister, flowing further east into a landscape of charming hedged farmland and mysterious woods... Castles, abbeys and medieval villages are set in a lush green setting.

Marking the boundary between the limestone plateaux of the Causses and the agricultural hills of Rouergue, the Bonnette flows through a beautifully preserved natural setting. Populated by numerous mills and carpeted with meadows, it offers an idyllic setting for walks, with numerous viewpoints to discover.

Emblematic of the Quercy region that begins here, the Causses de Caylus are an astonishing environment that can be discovered stone by stone, whether on the ground, in the low walls or in the traditional farmhouses and dovecotes that populate this area of shady sunken lanes.

With their majestic cliffs and remarkable Natura 2000 listed biodiversity, the Aveyron Gorges are a veritable jewel of nature, to be discovered on a hike or during a longer stay to appreciate all its facets.