Rodez Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Rodez (France) or Rodez accommodation?  The lovely city of Rodez can be found in the Aveyron department in southern France. The town is home to Lacs du Levezou which has three splendid lakes for swimming, canoeing, boating and picnics. Roc et Canyon is the place for rock climbing, canyoning, cross-country cycling, and rafting among other exciting activities. Horizons Loisirs sportifs offers adventurous potholing, paragliding, climbing, and bouldering opportunities.

The town’s main sights include the 16th century Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rodez whose walls was a section of the ancient town wall. The Church of Saint-Amans which dates back to the 12th century has a beautiful Baroque interior and houses 6th century tapestries which represent the miracles of St. Amand. The Chapelle Saint-Martin is another of the town’s ancient cathedrals. The Bishop’s Palace offers an intriguing tour of the contents behind its walls. The Historical and Archaeological Museum has interesting exhibits worth checking out. The Musée Denys-Puech is an art gallery founded by the famous French sculpture, Denys Puech. The Musee de Millau has an impressive fossil collection and dinosaur skeletons from the Causse du Larzac while the Musee Fenaille is housed in the oldest mansion in Rodez and has interesting statues from the Aveyro. Fouilles de la Graufesenque, an old Gallo-Roman village, is now an important archaeological site.

Several cafes and restaurants with tasty Italian dishes can be found in the Espace public des Embergues square. For recreation and amusement, the Parc Regional des Grands Causses is a fine place to visit. Cinema Le Club and Cinema Le Royal are ideal entertainment spots. Rodez hosts many concerts and cultural events during the year. Festival Estivada is a chief highlight featuring music, dance, poetry, storytelling and film making.

The Biney Hotel Rodez is a three star complex in the heart of the city which lies close to the Notre Dame Cathedral. Other hotels, bed and breakfasts and self catering facilities can be found in and around the city. - Browse the Rodez Map or compare Rodez accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.