Location and directions: Pruines, between Conques and Marcillac-Vallon
Gîte de la Viguerie is nestled in the heart of the Dourdou valley, in the village of Pruines. Our 2.5-acre estate offers a preserved natural setting and easy access to Aveyron's top heritage sites.
Cottage address
Gîte de la Viguerie
7558 Route du Dourdou
12320 Pruines
France
GPS : 44.5163, 2.4913
Estimated travel times
- Conques (UNESCO site): 15 min
- Marcillac (Vineyards): 10 min
- Rodez: 40 min
- Albi: 1h20
- Toulouse: 2h15
- Montpellier: 2h30
- Clermont-Ferrand: 2h45
Arrival Tips
Located on the north-western edge of the 'Rougier de Marcillac', Gîte de la Viguerie is ideally positioned to explore the Lot Valley and the Aubrac plateau. A car is essential, both to get here and during your stay: the shops are in Marcillac-Vallon, 10 minutes away, and walks start right from the cottage.
Getting here: by car, plane, train or bus
By car
The cottage is at 7558 route du Dourdou, in Pruines, on the road that runs along the Dourdou river. Follow signs for Pruines, then the GPS coordinates above. Free, private and secure parking at the entrance to the house.
By plane
The nearest airport is Rodez-Aveyron, about 25 minutes from the cottage. We do not offer transfers: book a hire car in advance, at the airport or in Rodez.
By train
The nearest railway station is Rodez, about 40 minutes from the cottage by car. Here too, plan on a hire car.
By bus
The liO 223 bus line links Rodez, Marcillac-Vallon and Conques every day from April to October. It does not stop at the cottage, so a car is still essential.
By electric car
There is no charging station at the cottage, but a reinforced Green'Up socket (3.7 kW, about 25 km of range per hour), switched on on request and charged at €0.50 per kWh. Public 22 kW chargers in Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou and Marcillac-Vallon (about 7 km) and in Conques (11 km). Full details in the FAQ.
Check-in and check-out
Arrival from 2 pm, departure around 11 am. If these times don't suit you, just let us know and we will work something out together.
Things to see near the cottage, by driving time
- Villecomtal, a 'Petite Cité de Caractère' 5 min
- Saint-Jean-le-Froid chapel and viewpoint 5 min
- Marcillac-Vallon and its AOP vineyards 10 min
- Swimming in Saint-Cyprien-sur-Dourdou 10 min
- Conques and Sainte-Foy abbey church 15 min
- The Salles-la-Source waterfall 15 min
- The Tindoul de la Vayssière chasm 15 min
- Bozouls canyon 30 min
- Belcastel, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France 35 min
- Rodez, its cathedral and the Soulages museum 40 min
- The Aubrac plateau 60 min
All our visitor guides are on the blog.