La Roquette 
Tourism · Heritage
Conques, UNESCO medieval village — 8 km from La Roquette
The Romanesque abbey, the medieval Treasury, the GR65 and the cobbled lanes: Conques is on the doorstep of our eco-lodge in Aveyron.
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Nature, biodiversity, gastronomy and life in Aveyron
Nature · Activities
Swimming in the Lot: the guide to river bathing in Aveyron
Private jetty, crystal-clear water, secret spots and tips for making the most of the Lot from our riverside eco-lodge.
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Biodiversity · Nature
Chestnut trees in Aveyron: forest, fruit and traditions
7 hectares of century-old forest, the Secadou and the autumn harvest: the chestnut tree at the heart of life at La Roquette.
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Ecology · Eco-construction
Phytoremediation: how plants treat our greywater
Why and how we chose phytoremediation to protect the Lot: the natural system that replaces the septic tank.
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Gastronomy · Local produce
Aligot, roquefort, tripoux: the essential flavours of Aveyron
Dive into Aveyron gastronomy and discover the local specialities that Violette showcases every morning at the La Roquette breakfast table.
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Green tourism · Eco-responsible
Green tourism in Aveyron: why choose an eco-lodge?
Phytoremediation, local materials, short supply chains, direct booking: La Roquette's concrete commitments to meaningful tourism.
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Hiking · Nature
Gorges of the Lot and Dourdou: the finest hikes in Aveyron
GR65, ridge loop, wild trails through the Dourdou gorges: our routes from La Roquette for all levels.
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Biodiversity · Ecology
Wildlife and plants along the Lot: an ecosystem to protect
Kingfisher, otter, heron, wild orchids... The remarkable species you can observe from our jetty on the banks of the Lot.
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Gastronomy · Short supply chains
Local producers around Conques: short supply chains in Aveyron
Neighbour's honey, organic sourdough bread, sheep's cheeses, vegetables from Violette's garden: a portrait of the producers who make our table.
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Eco-construction · Heritage
Renovating with natural materials: stone, wood, tadelakt and lime
How we renovated this 1850 house with local and natural materials, in keeping with the original fabric of the building and the environment.
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Wellness · Nature
Forest Bathing in the Heart of Chestnut Trees: Wellness in Aveyron
Practice forest bathing in chestnut woodland. Meditation, wellness and reconnection near the Lot river.
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Architecture · Heritage
1850 Stone House: Vernacular Architecture of the Lot Valley
An 1850 stone dwelling, symbol of rural Aveyron heritage, transformed into an ecological refuge.
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Ecology · Sustainability
Dry toilets: ecological autonomy at the heart of the eco-lodge
Dry toilets and phytoremediation: how our eco-lodge operates with minimal environmental impact.
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Heritage · History
Grand-Vabre: the story of a 1850s stone house
Dive into the history of a 19th-century stone house, symbol of restored rural Aveyron heritage.
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Ecology · Accommodation
Autonomous stone eco-lodge: water, energy and wellness
A zero-waste stay in historic stone: energy autonomy, natural water management and ecological comfort.
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