Gorges de l'Aveyron

Gorges de l'Aveyron is a scenic 20-kilometer gorge carved by the Aveyron River in France. The site impresses with a mosaic of colors - ochre sandstone, white limestone and blue pebbles.

It is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts offering hiking trails, biking routes, canoeing and swimming spots.

The area is famous for its charming medieval villages like Najac, Villefranche-de-Rouergue and Belcastel, ranked among the most beautiful in France. Visitors to the region can admire medieval fortresses, collegiate churches and picturesque bridges, immersed in lush vegetation and surrounded by wildlife.