Inspiration & Guides
Discover Aveyron through our travel guides, hiking ideas, local activities and regional secrets around Conques.
The big Lalalandes quiz: Aveyron, terroir, nature & eco-construction
Tourism, gastronomy, biodiversity, ecology, eco-construction. 50 questions in total, randomly drawn at each play. Every answer is commented with a link to the corresponding blog article.
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My story
In 2018, I embarked on my first construction project. Supported by my mentor, who gave 2 years of his life to help a 25-year-old. Since then, I built a house, sold it in 2021 to build Lalalandes Aveyron — completed in 2023 — while eagerly waiting for the Bungalows project (2027?).
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Wildlife in the Dourdou Valley: observing without disturbing
Otters, herons, raptors: discover the discreet wildlife of the Dourdou Valley.
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Starry Nights in the Dourdou Valley: Pure Skies and Deep Silence
Dark sky, total silence, endless stars. Nighttime in the Dourdou Valley reveals another side of Aveyron.
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Autumn in the Dourdou Valley: Colors and Serenity in Aveyron
Fiery forests, mushroom foraging and wellness moments near Conques: autumn in the Dourdou Valley.
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Summer in Aveyron: swimming, rivers and cool escapes
Dourdou gorges, canoeing on the Lot, waterfalls and a swimming lane: where to swim and cool off all summer around Conques.
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The most beautiful villages of France in Aveyron
Aveyron has ten, a record. Conques, Belcastel, Estaing, Najac, Sauveterre... The complete guide from the lodge.
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A wellness weekend for two in Aveyron
Wood-fired sauna, Nordic bath and a terrace with no neighbours. The ideal retreat for an escape for two.
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Swimming lane: swim facing the Dourdou forest
A 12-metre swimming lane and a 75 m² terrace facing the Dourdou valley, open all year round.
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Wooden eco-lodge: handcrafted construction in Dourdou valley
A wooden lodge built by hand near Conques, with Nordic bath, sauna and pool.
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Wood-fired sauna: authentic relaxation in Dourdou valley
A traditional wood-fired sauna at the lodge, a 7-minute drive from Conques-en-Rouergue.
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The Way of Saint James from our Eco-lodge in Aveyron
The Way of Saint James from the Dourdou valley: pilgrimage, wellness and nature near Conques.
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Camino de Santiago: a spiritual retreat in Dourdou Valley
How to combine the Camino de Santiago with a wellness stay: Nordic bath and sauna near Conques.
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Hikes around Conques: our 5 favourites
Dourdou gorges, GR65, La Vinzelle circuit, ridge trail... Five hikes for all levels, starting from the lodge.
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The most beautiful waterfalls in Aveyron
Cascade de la Baume, Dourdou gorges, Saut du Moulin... All within an hour of Conques.
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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
A tub of hot water heated by a wood fire: what a Nordic bath is, and how to combine it with the sauna and the swimming lane.
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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 7 min from the cottage.
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