Montpellier: Day Trip to Roquefort and the Knights Templar Village Montpellier: Day Trip to Roquefort and the Templar Village

Head to Aveyron, on the Larzac Plateau, for an unforgettable day: Roquefort caves, the Millau Viaduct and the listed villages of Peyre and La Couvertoirade.
Visit to the Roquefort cellars: discover the king of cheeses

Start your day with a gastronomic and heritage immersion in the legendary Roquefort caves, nestled on the limestone plateaus of the Larzac. This guided tour focused on Roquefort cheese is one of the highlights of our day in Aveyron.

Classified as PDO, Roquefort is much more than a cheese: it is a symbol of Aveyron's identity. You will discover how the natural caves, formed by the collapse of Combalou Mountain, provide a unique microclimate that allows the cheese to be ripened under exceptional conditions.

This unique experience concludes with a food tasting, featuring different types of Roquefort to savor. A true opportunity to experience local culture, in a site classified as living heritage, a must-see during a visit to Aveyron.


Pass under the Millau Viaduct, one of the highest bridges in the world.

Next, head to one of the masterpieces of contemporary architecture and an unmissable sight in Aveyron: the Millau Viaduct, designed by the architect Norman Foster and the engineer Michel Virlogeux. Stretching 2.5 km and reaching a height greater than that of the Eiffel Tower, this cable-stayed bridge elegantly spans the Tarn Valley.

From a strategic point below, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Millau Viaduct, revealing all its grandeur and soaring elegance.


Stroll through Peyre, one of France's most beautiful villages

Your adventure continues with the discovery of another must-see site in Aveyron. The troglodyte village of Peyre, a gem built into the cliffside and suspended above the Tarn. Here, authenticity reigns supreme: the houses lean against the cliff, carved directly into the rock, and the cobbled streets wind their way toward a highly unusual semi-cave church.

Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Peyre also offers one of the best panoramas of the Millau Viaduct, with an exceptional unobstructed view of the valley. This little-known village charms visitors with its peaceful atmosphere, its buildings made of volcanic tufa and its timeless way of life.


Dive into the history of La Couvertoirade, the Knights Templar village

Finally, head to La Couvertoirade, a Templar village and medieval gem nestled on the Larzac Plateau, founded in the 12th century. This fortified village, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, is a rare and perfectly preserved example of the military and religious architecture of the period.

Meet local artisans in the heart of a fortified village. Stroll along the perfectly preserved ramparts, discover the restored windmill, the cobbled streets lined with artisans' workshops, and the understated yet majestic Romanesque church. The stories of the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller have left their mark on the area. A deep dive into medieval history that will bring this day trip in Aveyron to a magnificent close.

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