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The Ségala

Around Baraqueville, the Ségala uplands give way to the valleys of the Aveyron and the Viaur. The name comes from segal, Occitan for rye, a crop once grown here. To get a feel for the land of a hundred valleys, start on the plateau and make your way down to the river.

Baraqueville · Lac du Val de Lenne

The lake is a first stop near the residence. Walk around the shore or take one of the trails that climbs above the water.

Lakeside walks

Sauveterre-de-Rouergue

Under the arcades of the main square, take time to discover this bastide and the work of the local craftspeople.

Naucelle

Explore this former settlement founded by Cistercian monks on foot. Naucelle is also known for tripous, a Ségala speciality.

Destination Ségala · Naucelle

Vallée du Viaur

Paul Bodin’s railway viaduct has spanned the valley since 1902. Three viewpoints let you see it from different angles.

Destination Ségala · Viaduc du Viaur