Rodez, Medieval capital in Aveyron, France
The Notre-Dame Cathedral with its 87-meter bell tower stands at the center of Rodez, marking the highest point of this hilltop settlement at 643 meters elevation.
The city evolved from the Celtic settlement of Segodunum to become a significant medieval power center, where bishops and counts fought for control until the French Revolution.
The Musée Soulages presents an extensive collection of abstract artworks by Pierre Soulages, displaying numerous black monochromatic paintings and engravings.
The Rodez-Aveyron Airport connects the city with Paris and London while the Agglobus network provides regular transportation services throughout the urban area.
The city maintains its position as one of France's most favorable places to live, ranking first in Occitanie region for three consecutive years.
Location: canton of Rodez-Nord
Location: canton of Rodez-Est
Location: canton of Rodez-Ouest
Location: Aveyron
Location: arrondissement of Rodez
Elevation above the sea: 570 m
Shares border with: Druelle Balsac, Le Monastère, Olemps, Onet-le-Château, Sainte-Radegonde
Address: Av. du Maréchal Joffre, 12000 Rodez, France
Phone: +33565778800
Email: contact@mairie-rodez.fr
Website: http://ville-rodez.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.35000,2.57417
Latest update: June 27, 2025 08:35
The restaurants of Aveyron combine traditional expertise with modern culinary techniques, providing a gastronomic experience that celebrates the region's riches. From Rodez to Belcastel, passing through Bozouls and Sauveterre-de-Rouergue, these establishments showcase the culinary diversity of the department. In Rodez, places like Hervé Busset and Café Bras at the Soulages Museum exemplify this contemporary approach, while the Opera continues traditional recipes within its 1930s art deco decor. Chefs collaborate with local producers to create menus that change with the seasons. Aligot, Aubrac beef, and wines from the Southwest are featured prominently, accompanied by local vegetables and cheese. Some establishments like La Taverne in Rodez also offer a variety of vegetarian dishes. Places such as Vieux Pont in Belcastel or Cascade in Salles-la-Source add a cultural dimension, situated in historic buildings that enhance the dining setting.
Rodez Cathedral
95 m
Musée Soulages
567 m
Musée Fenaille
214 m
Segodunum
91 m
Église du Sacré-Coeur de Rodez
783 m
Saint Amantius church in Rodez
230 m
Haras national de Rodez
980 m
Ancien évêché
178 m
Maison d'Armagnac
169 m
Viaduc de Bourran
1.3 km
Château de Canac
1.6 km
Chartreuse de Rodez
980 m
Rodez amphitheatre
512 m
Musée Denys-Puech
346 m
Prefecture hotel of Aveyron
80 m
Viaduc de la Gascarie
1.2 km
Galerie Sainte-Catherine
191 m
Collège des jésuites
68 m
Chapelle Paraire
773 m
Saint-Joseph Church of Onet-le-Château
2.1 km
Pont de La Guioule-sous-Rodez
672 m
The Naiad of Vors
87 m
Couvent des Cordeliers de Rodez
203 m
Hôtel Jouéry
214 m
Croix de chemin d'Olemps
1.7 km
Golf du Grand Rodez
2.8 km
Grand Hôtel Le Broussy
329 m
Virgin of the Annunciation
211 mReviews
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