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. l
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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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WHERE
TO STAY
Hotels
Camping
Gites and B&B's
On the banks of the river Tarn, the Camping du Viaduc is situated within 1 km from the city centre of Millau. At the gates of the Tarn Gorges and Dourbie valley and in the heart of the Grands Causses Regional Park, it is the perfect spot to enjoy sport and nature. More informations.
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