Najac - view of the castle from the village.

Aveyron gorges.

Parisot Area

Hill-top castles and the beautiful medieval Abbey de Beaulieu are short drives from Parisot. The grand early sixteenth century house of Jean de la Valette, partially renovated, is just outside the village and there are many picturesque medieval villages and eighteenth century hamlets in the area. It is popular with walkers and has many way-marked paths.

Caylus, a bigger, medieval village, is a ten-minute drive away. It has a hotel, bank, and several shops.

Najac is a picturesque village known for its historic buildings. Najac is set on a ridge above a bend in the Aveyron river, dominated by a partially ruined castle. Najac is one of the 140 or so "Plus Beaux Villages de France" (most beautiful villages of France).

The beautiful medieval village of St Antonin Noble Val is 20 minutes drive away. It perches on the banks of the Aveyron at the foot of a limestone gorge and is well known for its community of artists and for its vibrant Sunday morning market.

Parisot is also close to the famous medieval pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella in Northern Spain, and there is an overnight pilgrims’ resting place in the nearby village of Varaire. The famous viaduct at Millau is about two hours’ drive away.

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