The Region

The area around Castelou Pelies is steeped in history and features beautiful, ancient villages and stunning vistas just waiting for you to discover.

Old and new meet at the magnificent Millau viaduct which is the tallest bridge in the world. Here you can visit the exhibition on the creation of this outstanding feat of engineering, which was designed by Lord Norman Foster and built by Eiffel.

Within easy reach of Castelou Pelies are the Gorges of the Tarn, Dourbie and Jonte and if you love cycling, rambling or just sightseeing in your car you will be surprised at how peaceful and unspoilt the area is, with very little traffic even in the 'busiest' of seasons.

A must for visitors is a visit to some of the “Plus Beau Villages De France”, “The most beautiful villages in France”. This is a prestigious club of 139 villages which have been chosen for their character, heritage and the desire of the inhabitants to protect their uniqueness. The Aveyron has 9 of these villages which is more than any other department in France.

The 'Jewel in the Crown' is the village of Conques which is just 8 kms from Castelou Pelies.