Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val
Discover the medieval town of Gorges
Medieval town of Saint Antonin
In the heart of the Aveyron Gorges
Dominated by the Roc d'Anglars, whose high walls stand majestically, the village of Saint-Antonin Noble Val (Occitanie) is nestled in a valley between the Aveyron and Bonnette rivers. Its old houses, entwined along winding lanes with their geminated or mullioned windows, Gothic or Romanesque arches, old portals and covered market hall, invite you to stroll and discover. Medieval city du Tarn-et-Garonne nestled in the heart of the Aveyron Gorges, Saint-Antonin is a true regional hub, renowned for its outdoor activities. Not to mention numerous art craftsmen, the charm of the narrow streets and the famous Sunday market for which the village is famous.
8th century
The history of Saint-Antonin
Legend has it that the body of Saint Antonin, martyred in Pamiers, sailed here in a boat driven by two white eagles. A monastery founded in his honor in the 8th century was the origin of the town, whose layout dates from its most extensive expansion..
At the crossroads of trade routes and as a dynamic trading center, Saint-Antonin experienced considerable growth. Its merchants were present in Italy, Spain and Flanders, and its products went to England and Holland. Tanneries and draperies flourished in the Bessarel district. Art, enriched by contacts with Italy, was expressed from the 12th to the 16th century in sculpture and the decoration of bourgeois houses. The town was the seat of a viscounty, as evidenced by the “Maison Romane”, built around 1150 and one of the oldest in France, which was the court of the viscount's viceroy and became the town hall in 1313. Today, Saint-Antonin, on the border between Quercy, Albigeois and Rouergue, is one of the oldest towns in the region.
Tourism in Saint-Antonin
Discover Saint-Antonin
Situated at the confluence of two rivers and at the junction of three great fiefs in the Middle Ages, the village of Saint-Antonin has a rich history! From its flamboyant medieval past to its 20th-century spa town project, Saint-Antonin has more than enough to surprise you... Come and discover the Romanesque House, France's oldest civil monument, the old tanneries from the 12th century, the House of Love and the Maison du Roy...
In the heart of a tourist region, Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val offers a rich program of summer events, with numerous traditional events the Harvest Festival in July and the Threshing Festival in August. cultural events European Heritage Days and Arts and Crafts Days, as well as Votive festivals regional hill-climb race, “Fêtons Saint-Antonin” and night markets.
The village also comes alive all year round with its unmissable Sunday market, with local producers and breeders. Ideal for sampling local flavours! Saint-Antonin is also a highly sought-after place to live for many artists and craftspeople Painters, sculptors, jewellers, leatherworkers, couturiers, because the city offers a gentle way of life all year round!
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Tour map
Click here for a map of Saint-Antonin. A self-guided tour is available, with a brief description of the historic sites and monuments.
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Tourist map
Download the region's tourist map to help you plan your stay. You'll find all the tourist sites to visit.
The place to be for moving
Outdoor activities in Saint-Antonin
Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val offers over twenty magnificent trails for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking. More than 60 climbing routes are listed, some of them renowned for their difficulty. The Roc d'Anglars is an ideal playground for Via Ferrata enthusiasts, with 3 freely accessible courses (outside nesting season) and large zip lines. . On the water, canoeing down the Aveyron gorges takes you through lush green landscapes, discovering cliffs, wild banks and beaches, and the meandering river.
The place to be for sightseeing
Saint-Antonin must-sees
Are you passing through Saint Antonin for a day or a weekend and looking for must-see places to visit?
Here's what you don't want to miss!
