THE
SOUTH OF AVEYRON
> Roquefort
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Between
Millau and
Saint-Affrique,
the village of
Roquefort is
located
on the side
of the cliff
of Combalou. |
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by the Roman historian Pline, it is
sacred king of cheeses by frenchs philosophs
so important before the French Revolution,
Diderot. The Roquefort cheese was also
already particularly appreciated by
Casanova or Voltaire. |
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The
natural cellars, dug in the cliff and fitted out
by the men form real subterranean cathedrals.
The cheese of Roquefort produced with a the milk
of the sheeps of the south Aveyron is protected
officially since 1925. It can be made only on
the site of Roquefort.
Go and visit the caves of Roquefort cheese, in
the mountain, these are différents choices
among the companies.
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 Castle
to Rent :
An enchanting pitstop:
Château
de Montalègre (Montalègre
Castle) in Versols in Southern Aveyron
The castle is a medieval jewel beckoning from
the 13th Century. Overlooking the magical valley
of the Sorgues, this entirely renovated manor
with swimming pool is for rent on a weekly basis.
A magical location for a gathering of friends
or family, of ten people.
Two rental packages: the partial and the exclusive.
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WHERE
TO STAY
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