La Roquette Blog

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 · 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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