Christmas gifts from Aveyron

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Are you looking for gift ideas from Aveyron? It is a very inspiring region, with exceptional local crafts, gourmet products and unusual activities, to be done in the heart of the spectacular landscapes of the Causses, the gorges and the Aveyron valleys. We offer you a selection of Christmas gifts, typical of Aveyron and the surroundings of Millau.

Introductory photo: a magnificent knife from the © Coutellerie du Barry in Laguiole

A stay in an unusual rental

If you want to please every time, Aveyron is an ideal destination. On the program, a stroll in the Ségala region, in the heart of Aveyron; visit of the Templar villages of the Causses, or even white water sports in the Aveyron gorges. And to give your gift a hint of originality, why not offer a night in unusual accommodation. Consult our directory of unusual rental providers in Aveyron. Relaxation stay in a wellness center, transparent bubble in the middle of nature, medieval guest room, cabins perched in the trees… you just have to choose the atmosphere.

Make the most of your stay in Aveyron, visit interesting museums to learn more about the history of this fascinating region.

Photo © Ferme du Douzou

An amazing activity at Parc l'Hache toi!

To enhance your stay, you can complete it with an original and entertaining activity: an ax throwing session! This is an amazing way to play sports, to let off steam, while sharing a challenge with friends. Indoors, you can practice it all year round. It is even a good way to keep busy during the cold and rainy days of winter ... In a secure environment, you risk nothing throwing axes in this extraordinary gym! Go to the Hache toi page in Rodez in Aveyron.

Do you like adventure, also in the great outdoors? Take advantage of your stay in Aveyron to go via ferrata or canyoning!

An escape game with friends

Here is another unusual activity: an escape game. Usually reserved for adults and adolescents, it is a very trendy hobby. Around an investigation or mission, you will have to show team spirit to succeed in " escaping ". This role-playing game is very funny and will give you the opportunity to rediscover your loved ones in a different light. It's a very nice activity and a great gift to give as a family, for a moment of intense reflection all together. At Cinsens Escape in Millau, for example, they have gone all out to immerse you in the action, with movie sets, secret passages and puzzles calling on your five senses ...

After having racked our brains and if we were to visit a wine-growing castle in Aveyron, to find out more about the wines of Aveyron? A good bottle is also a nice gift to enjoy during the holidays.

An artisanal knife from Laguiole

It is one of the essentials of Aveyron craftsmanship… It is the Laguiole knife, of course! If you are looking for a local, traditional but also creative gift, the works of Coutellerie du Barry in Laguiole will meet your expectations. Pocket, table or prestige knives, lovers of beautiful blades will find what they are looking for!

Laguiole is very pretty and it's not the only charming place around. What if you went to discover other beautiful villages? Read our article to not miss the most beautiful villages of Aveyron.

Photo © Coutellerie du Barry in Laguiole

A meal to taste the Aveyron gastronomy

Aveyron is a breeding ground. Veal from Ségala, beef from Aubrac, brass lamb from Aveyron... You will taste tasty meats there. And what about the cheese platters, where sheep blue are king! The Aveyron gastronomy is cooked with all its exceptional products and offers you gourmet pleasures, which will delight the taste buds of your guests. To charm your loved ones with all these sweets, offer a moment of relaxation in one of the restaurants in Aveyron.

After the restaurant, we move! But what to do in winter in Aveyron? Read our article to find lots of great ideas for activities to do with family or friends during the holidays.