Villefranche-de-Rouergue
This little town in the Aveyron department of southern France, Villefranche-de-Rouergue holds both a "Ville d'Art et d'Histoire" designation and the "Grand Site d'Occitanie" label, reflecting its concentration of historic architecture and the scenic quality of its surroundings. The town sits on the water, supports a café and restaurant scene substantial for its size, and has rail connections to Toulouse, Figeac, and Aurillac.
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- Population14,030
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 31 km19 mi
Nearest airports
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Villefranche-de-Rouergue: quick answers
Where is Villefranche-de-Rouergue?
Villefranche-de-Rouergue is in Aveyron, France, about 48 km30 miles in a straight line from Albi.
How do you get to Villefranche-de-Rouergue?
The nearest airport is Rodez/Marcillac (RDZ), about 56 min away by road. The nearest train station is Figeac, about 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Villefranche-de-Rouergue?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C40°F. The wettest month is May, with about 105 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Villefranche-de-Rouergue?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 20 restaurants, 2 cafés and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Villefranche-de-Rouergue?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Rocamadour, Bruniquel and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie.