Villeneuve-De-Rivière: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Culture and History
In the lower part of Villeneuve-de-Rivière stands the Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption, a three-aisled Neo-Romanesque church that replaced an older church in the mid-19th century. It houses a restored wooden Christ from the 12th century and a wrought-iron grille from the 18th century that came from the Abbaye de Bonnefont.
The bastide of Villeneuve was founded in the 13th century and received a charter from Roger Bernard, Count of Foix, in 1285.
The Musée archéologique départemental, a museum, is located in the vicinity of Villeneuve-de-Rivière. The Basilique Saint-Just, a church, is also located nearby.
In the wider regional surroundings of Villeneuve-de-Rivière are the Abbaye de la Bénisson-Dieu and the Abbaye de Bonnefont en Comminges. Both are historic sites.
When searching for a holiday apartment, Villeneuve-de-Rivière can be entered as the destination.
Events
The Parc des Expositions du Comminges is located in Villeneuve-de-Rivière on the D117 towards Tarbes and 3 kilometres from Exit 18 of the A64. It has 300 paved parking spaces and hosts the Les Pyrénéennes trade fair.
Nature and Trails
The Sentier des Serres circular hiking trail begins at the cemetery of Villeneuve-de-Rivière. It is an easy, 12-kilometre hike lasting approximately three and a half hours. The trail passes through hilly terrain with sections in the forest and more open areas offering views of the Pyrenees mountain range.
The Grottes de Montmaurin and the Grottes de Lespugue, both caves, are located in the vicinity of Villeneuve-de-Rivière. The Grotte de Gargas is a cave in the surrounding area; the Pic de Montbajan is a peak in the same area.
For the overview of the higher-level destination: Haute-Garonne.
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