Inspiration & Guides
Discover Aveyron through our travel guides, hiking ideas, local activities and regional secrets around Conques.
My idea of luxury is nature
Pierre tells the story of two years building a timber cottage alone in the Dourdou valley. A story of commitment, nature and meaning.
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The Nordic bath: a relaxing and revitalising experience
Wood-fired sauna, cold pool plunge, rest facing the valley. The hot-cold ritual and its profound benefits.
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Lalalandes in winter: sauna, cold bath and frozen nature
Why winter is a secret and magnificent season to stay in Aveyron. Sauna, wood fire, Conques under the mist.
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Spring in the Lot valley: a hymn to biodiversity
Wild orchids, pearl beetles, nightingales by the Dourdou... The awakening of life seen from Lalalandes terrace.
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North Aveyron: Lot valley, Aubrac and exceptional villages
Estaing, Entraygues, Espalion, Laguiole, lac de Sarrans... The complete guide to North Aveyron from Lalalandes.
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South Aveyron: causse plateaux, cave villages and red landscapes
Roquefort, Rougier de Camarès, village de Peyre, Sylvanès abbey, Larzac... A singular territory to explore on a day trip.
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Aveyron gastronomy: aligot, roquefort and Marcillac wines
Aligot, Aubrac lamb, tripoux, roquefort, baked spit cake... A journey into the authentic flavours of the Rouergue.
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Things to do in Conques and the surrounding area
Sainte-Foy abbey, medieval treasury, Dourdou gorges, St James's Way... The complete guide to the village 5 min from the cottage.
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