Curvalle: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Curvalle
The Château de Curvalle is located on the banks of the Rance opposite the village of Plaisance in Aveyron, on a rocky ridge more than 300 metres long in a bend of the river.
For a stay in Curvalle, travellers want to rent a holiday apartment.
History
In the 11th century, the Château de Curvalle belonged to the extensive lordship of the Trencavel family, the viscounts of Albi and Ambialet. In 1666, the family’s possessions, including the Château de Curvalle and the Château de Plaisance, were designated for destruction.
Culture
Historically, Curvalle’s economy included agriculture, viticulture, chestnut cultivation and crafts; almost twenty mills stood along the various waterways.
An English summary is planned for the 25 Totems of Villeneuve-sur-Tarn; a tourist leaflet is available at the hotel bar and in the small shoemaking museum.
Enjoyment
The Marché Nocturne de Villeneuve-sur-Tarn takes place on Wednesday evenings in July and August from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and combines gastronomy, local crafts and live music.
Access to the “Lou camin dels castanhals” hiking trail is free, and the trail is open every day all year round. Parking for the “Lou camin dels castanhals” hiking trail is available around the church of Villeneuve-sur-Tarn. The trail leads through a landscape featuring the contrast between the Ségala Plateau and wooded valleys, as well as hillsides shaped by the wind.
Les Bécanes d'Alfred offers discovery tours, panoramic routes, culinary excursions and outings with friends. Les Bécanes d'Alfred also offers moped or vintage motorcycle hire for half a day or a full day, as well as recommended routes.
To the higher-level travel overview: Tarn.
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