BRIT HOTEL in Villefranche-de-Rouergue (1 hotel)

Villefranche-de-Rouergue is a medieval bastide town in Occitanie, located in the heart of the Aveyron region – an ideal destination for a stay in Villefranche-de-Rouergue focused on heritage and nature. Founded in 1252 by Alphonse de Poitiers, this royal bastide is centred around its large arcaded Notre-Dame square, its impressive collegiate church and a grid of streets typical of medieval “new towns”.

Villefranche-de-Rouergue is also famous for its Thursday market, one of the finest in the region, where local producers and artisans bring the main square to life. The Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs, a true Baroque gem, and the heritage trail along the Aveyron river perfectly round off a weekend in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, combining cultural visits with riverside walks.

An ideal starting point for exploring the Bastides and Gorges of the Aveyron (Najac, Villeneuve, Sauveterre-de-Rouergue, etc.), the town offers a strategic location for a stay in Aveyron rich in discoveries: hiking, cycling, guided tours of the bastide, summer events and heritage festivals. Whether you are travelling as a couple, with family or in a group, Villefranche-de-Rouergue combines medieval charm, art de vivre and authenticity, at the heart of a preserved countryside.