Salles-la-Source Towns, Villages and Bastides in Salles-la-Source

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Aveyron - Entre gorges et vallées Aveyronnaises

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    • Salles-la-Source is a town in Aveyron that is worth a visit.


      A remarkable natural setting

      • The waterfall : the emblem of the village is undoubtedly its waterfall, an impressive natural spectacle which springs from a limestone cirque.
      • The Causse Comtal : Salles-la-Source is largely located on this limestone plateau, offering grandiose landscapes and breathtaking panoramas.
      • The Créneau River has carved out a deep valley, adding to the diversity of the commune's landscapes.


      A rich historical heritage

      • Salles-la-Source was once an important co-seigneurship, as evidenced by the succession of towers and bell towers which mark the landscape.
      • The departmental museum of traditional arts and crafts will immerse you in the world of Rouergue traditions, with a collection of tools and objects from yesteryear.
      • Dolmens and tumuli : the town has many megaliths, evidence of very ancient human occupation.


      Activities in Salles-la-Source

      • Hiking : numerous hiking trails allow you to discover the varied landscapes of the town, from the waterfall to the limestone plateaus.
      • Cultural visits : the museum, the church and the various historical monuments are all places to visit.
      • Nature : swimming, fishing, mountain biking... There are many possibilities for enjoying the great outdoors.


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Salles-la-Source

Address

Rue de la Cascade, 12330 Salles-la-Source

Contacts

Phone : 05 65 67 25 52

GPS coordinates

44° 26'16.11"N, 2° 30'48.9"E

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