Rieupeyroux: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Rieupeyroux lies in the Ségala region, characterised by granite and schist landscapes, where open plateaus are interrupted by valley floors. The medieval townscape of Rieupeyroux preserves the arcades of the Place du Gitat.

Those who have chosen Rieupeyroux as their destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.

Culture

The Church of Saint-Martial is listed as a French historic monument (Monument historique).

It includes the remains of the original Romanesque church, including several columns and capitals.

In 1356, at the beginning of the Hundred Years’ War, the church was fortified and incorporated into the town walls. Its features include a defensive gallery and machicolations.

The Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Modulance stands on the 804-metre-high Mount Modulance and overlooks the Ségala region.

Routes and experiences

Oreilles en Balade is a free, easy audio trail lasting around one hour, with versions for adults and children.

The trail includes six listening stations with independently usable audio points and QR codes.

The Centre équestre du Haut Ségala offers pony rides and horseback riding in the Ségala, as well as pony discovery experiences for younger children.

The De l’arbre bleu à l’arboretum trail is easy, 5.24 kilometres long, takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes, and has an ascent of 147 metres.

It crosses a small stream and passes through woodland and village landscapes along the lake.

The Sentier de l'aventure leads to the chapel of Rieupeyroux, crosses a wooded area and runs along an artificial lake.

The Le Bélier trail combines woodland landscapes and views over the Ségala with architectural heritage between the chapel and the medieval town centre of Rieupeyroux.

The Le Bélier trail can be reached via the D911 or D905 to the town centre of Rieupeyroux.

The Marchés de producteurs de pays take place in Rieupeyroux every Sunday morning from mid-June to mid-September. Products on offer include Aligot, cured meats, goat’s cheese, Fouace, bread and Gâteau à la broche.

Further destinations: Brousse-le-Château, Foissac, Bozouls, La Roque-Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-Maurice-De-Sorgues, Trémouilles, Montagnol, Decazeville

For the higher-level travel overview: Aveyron.