Saint-Rome-de-Cernon lies in the Cernon Valley between the foothills of the Larzac and the heights of the Lévézou. The town’s old bridge was built in 1728, lost two arches in a flood in 1793, was restored in 1820, and is still visible beneath the modern bridge deck.
When planning a trip, you may wish to focus on finding a holiday apartment in Saint-Rome-de-Cernon.
Hiking
La butte de Sargel is a moderately difficult circular hike covering 11.1 km, with a stated duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes. The circular hike starts and ends at the Gare SNCF de Saint-Rome-de-Cernon railway station. The La butte de Sargel hill is 761 m high and offers panoramic views of the Lévézou, the western Larzac Causse and Pic du Merdelou.
Nature
The landscape around Saint-Rome-de-Cernon includes garrigue, plateaus and waterways. In the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Rome-de-Cernon are Sauve Mousse, a mountain, pic de Montaigu, a peak, Puech de Lion, a mountain, and Le Merdelou, a mountain.
Culture and history
The Château de Mélac began as a fortress with round towers, defensive walls and a keep, and subsequently developed into a seigneurial residence. It was partially restored in the 17th century and is now inhabited and carefully maintained. The Château de Mélac is part of the Route des Seigneurs du Rouergue, a cultural route featuring 20 notable castles in Aveyron.
At certain times of the year, the Château de Mélac opens to visitors and offers insights into furnished rooms, a chapel, spiral staircases and monumental fireplaces, as well as views of the Causses.
La Graufesenque is an ancient site in the area around Saint-Rome-de-Cernon. The Abbaye de Nonenque is a historic site in the wider surroundings of Saint-Rome-de-Cernon. The Eglise du Bon Pasteur is a church in the area around Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, while the Abbaye de Sylvanès is a historic site in the wider regional surroundings of Saint-Rome-de-Cernon.
The Grands Causses spirulina farm offers a tour during which visitors can learn about the spirulina cultivation process and take home local products.
Other places: La Bastide-l'Évêque, Castries, Ambeyrac, Naucelle, Castanet, La Capelle-Balaguier, Montclar, Anglars-Saint-Félix
