The 203 and 812 liO bus form a major transverse link between Rodez and Montauban, allowing you to discover the medieval village of Caylus. Transfer from one line to the other at Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Grand Site Occitanie.
1 hour from Rodez. Stop : place de la Liberté or SNCF train station Villefranche-de-Rouergue has noble origins, founded in 1252 by the brother of King Saint-Louis
The town has preserved its original layout as a bastide town founded in the 12th century, arranged around its central square. A major site in the Occitanie region, Villefranche-de-Rouergue boasts a remarkable heritage. It's well worth a long stop. Continue on to Montauban by coach, or take a train to join the Bastides line and go all the way to Toulouse.
45 minutes from Villfranche-de-Rouergue or 1 hour 20 from Montauban. Stop: Centre. This medieval village nestles in the hollow of the Bonnette Valley. It's an idyllic transition between Aveyron and Tarn-et-Garonne.
Stroll through the narrow lanes to visit the Maison aux Loups, 15th century market hall, church housing an exceptional sculpture by Zadkine (Christ on the Cross), castle ruins and more. Unwind at the lake and picnic tables below the village. Places to eat and sleep in Caylus. Find out more.