Villefranche-de-Rouergue is a small provincial town in France. It is a sub-préfecture of the Aveyron department. The commune had 11,602 inhabitants on 1 January 2019. It is located on the banks of the Aveyron River.

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September 26, 2022

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The royal town of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, founded in 1252 by Alphonse de Poitiers, Count of Toulouse and brother of Saint Louis, is located in the valley of the Aveyron, and has a remarkable and beautiful built heritage. Our Lady's Square (Place Notre-Dame), listed as a Historic Monument and located in the heart of the town, is beautiful with its medieval arches, beautiful old houses, and the impressive 54-meter high bell portal, which stands at the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein. Lady Collegiate Church (Collégiale Notre-Dame). Here you can admire a choir stalls of worked wood and a stone pulpit from the 15th century.

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September 6, 2020

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The market takes place on Thursday, in the morning. It is too beautiful and it is well attended.

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1. Villefranche-de-Rouergue – Villefranche-de-Rouergue loop from Villefranche-de-Rouergue

30.6km

01:58

330m

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2. Chemin de Raix loop from Salles-Courbatiès

45.2km

02:48

480m

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3. Villefranche-de-Rouergue – Saint-Blaise Bridge loop from Villefranche-de-Rouergue

46.6km

03:07

750m

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Elevation 330 m

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Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame of Villefranche-de-Rouergue

1. Villefranche-de-Rouergue – Villefranche-de-Rouergue loop from Villefranche-de-Rouergue

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