Gites Chat Noir guidebook

Karen
Gites Chat Noir guidebook

City/town information

Najac is the quintessential hill top French village but one that has a thriving community all year round. With a weekly market on Sunday mornings and during July and August a weekly night market on Wednesday evening
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Najac
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Najac is the quintessential hill top French village but one that has a thriving community all year round. With a weekly market on Sunday mornings and during July and August a weekly night market on Wednesday evening

Neigbourhoods

Place du Faubourg is where all the village markets take place. also home to the bakery 2 bars a creperie the local hotel and several local shops Le Bar de la Plage at the lower end opposite the bakery serves sharing snack platters. L'officine wine bar in the centre Restaurant La Salamandre. excellent restaurant with street side and hill side terrace. at the bottom end of the Faubourg .
Place du Faubourg
Place du Faubourg
Place du Faubourg is where all the village markets take place. also home to the bakery 2 bars a creperie the local hotel and several local shops Le Bar de la Plage at the lower end opposite the bakery serves sharing snack platters. L'officine wine bar in the centre Restaurant La Salamandre. excellent restaurant with street side and hill side terrace. at the bottom end of the Faubourg .

Food scene

great local restaurant serving good local produce and with good vegetarian choices Try the burgers they are really good
L'insolite
30 Rue du Barriou
great local restaurant serving good local produce and with good vegetarian choices Try the burgers they are really good
Excellent small family run hotel with an excellent Restaurant. Menu changes every few days and is offered with or with out wines from their excellent cellar. Our recommendation for that special meal.
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Logis Hôtel l'Oustal del Barry
2 Pl. du Sol du Barry
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Excellent small family run hotel with an excellent Restaurant. Menu changes every few days and is offered with or with out wines from their excellent cellar. Our recommendation for that special meal.
Traditional local French eatery with both street side terrace and a hill side terrace with views out the back
Restaurant La Salamandre
67 Pl. du Faubourg
Traditional local French eatery with both street side terrace and a hill side terrace with views out the back
Live music Friday or Saturday evenings through the season. Good basic food served on the cobbled terrace. (no inside space) at this bar opposite the church, with stunning views. (our local and the nearest bar to the Gites)
Tangana
16 Rue de l'Église
Live music Friday or Saturday evenings through the season. Good basic food served on the cobbled terrace. (no inside space) at this bar opposite the church, with stunning views. (our local and the nearest bar to the Gites)
Lively Local bar in the heart of the village serving good beers
Le Bar de la Plage
60 Place du Faubourg
Lively Local bar in the heart of the village serving good beers
Traditional Italian Pizzeria owned and run by the same family since 1979 food cooked in wood fired ovens and served on the covered outside terrace
Il cappello
2 Rte de la Gare
Traditional Italian Pizzeria owned and run by the same family since 1979 food cooked in wood fired ovens and served on the covered outside terrace
good restaurant with stunning views of the castle and out over the gorge de Aveyron
La terrasse
4 Rue du Bourguet
good restaurant with stunning views of the castle and out over the gorge de Aveyron
Smashing little Creperie in the centre of the village great for a light lunch. or book a table on the terrace on a summer evening.
L'Air du Temps
17 Pl. du Faubourg
Smashing little Creperie in the centre of the village great for a light lunch. or book a table on the terrace on a summer evening.
The local bakers. Great bread, Croissants, patisseries. Savouries and tarts good food for picnics and takeaway
Maison DELMUR Najac
55 Pl. du Faubourg
The local bakers. Great bread, Croissants, patisseries. Savouries and tarts good food for picnics and takeaway
Great place to eat (limited seasonal opening times) very often has live music . Situated in the next valley at Lagarde Viaur it is just a 100 meters from the best river swimming spot in the area
La Chataigneraie
La Nicouze
Great place to eat (limited seasonal opening times) very often has live music . Situated in the next valley at Lagarde Viaur it is just a 100 meters from the best river swimming spot in the area

Sightseeing

The Castle just up the hill from the Gite and well worth a visit even if just for the views from the tower.
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Castelo de Najac
Rue du Château
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The Castle just up the hill from the Gite and well worth a visit even if just for the views from the tower.
THE GOVERNOR’S HOUSE is in the heart of the village of Najac, in the district called the Bourget, which lies below the fortified royal castle. During the Middle Ages, Najac was one of the most important cities of the province of Rouergue. The role of the Governor’s House, which was built in the 13th century, was to protect the castle. It stood guard over the road into Najac that went from Le Bourget and the plateau of Barry. CIAP stands for ‘Centre of Interpretation of Architecture and Heritage’ and is a national certification scheme founded by France’s Ministry of Culture. The Governor’s House in Najac is a CIAP dedicated to the Bastide Towns of Rouergue
Maison du Gouverneur
1 Rue du Château
THE GOVERNOR’S HOUSE is in the heart of the village of Najac, in the district called the Bourget, which lies below the fortified royal castle. During the Middle Ages, Najac was one of the most important cities of the province of Rouergue. The role of the Governor’s House, which was built in the 13th century, was to protect the castle. It stood guard over the road into Najac that went from Le Bourget and the plateau of Barry. CIAP stands for ‘Centre of Interpretation of Architecture and Heritage’ and is a national certification scheme founded by France’s Ministry of Culture. The Governor’s House in Najac is a CIAP dedicated to the Bastide Towns of Rouergue
Go early ready for the tours to start during August as it gets very busy The fortified Abbey of Loc Dieu is today a private historical monument surrounded by a superb romantic park of 40 hectares. Guides welcome you in summer, from July 1 to September 10, or in groups by appointment the rest of the year, or during Heritage Days , and during concerts
Loc-Dieu Abbey
Go early ready for the tours to start during August as it gets very busy The fortified Abbey of Loc Dieu is today a private historical monument surrounded by a superb romantic park of 40 hectares. Guides welcome you in summer, from July 1 to September 10, or in groups by appointment the rest of the year, or during Heritage Days , and during concerts
Local garden open to the public They are down a tiny road that in places is more of a track than a road
Les Jardins de Quercy
Local garden open to the public They are down a tiny road that in places is more of a track than a road
something for either a rainy of very hot day as nice and cool in the caves
Grotte du Bosc
Le Bosc de la Cam
something for either a rainy of very hot day as nice and cool in the caves
The local main town steeped in history with great museums and good shopping plus the medieval heart of the town with its tiny streets.
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Villefranche-de-Rouergue
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The local main town steeped in history with great museums and good shopping plus the medieval heart of the town with its tiny streets.

adventure and Things to do

from canoe hire and tutorial sessions to electric assisted mounting bike hire, Orienteering and adventure, zip wire and rock climbing in the gorges. these guys have everything for the adrenalin junkie
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Basic nature of Najac
Le Païsserou
9 moradores locais recomendam
from canoe hire and tutorial sessions to electric assisted mounting bike hire, Orienteering and adventure, zip wire and rock climbing in the gorges. these guys have everything for the adrenalin junkie
Pony trekking
Ferme Equestre RandosFjords
Pony trekking
Great fun in a beautiful setting. No sign posts so Coordonnées GPS Lat : 44.2020032 – long : 2.03925199999962 July and August Every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until nightfall From September 1st to June 30th anything is possible…. Call us, we will agree the schedule with you. On site, Natural drinks, Ice creams, Sorbets Local artisanal manufacture, For an anniversary snack… For an original outing… An original surprise to offer or any other event
Mini Golf de la Source "Le Parcours de la Transformation"
Lauzeral
Great fun in a beautiful setting. No sign posts so Coordonnées GPS Lat : 44.2020032 – long : 2.03925199999962 July and August Every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until nightfall From September 1st to June 30th anything is possible…. Call us, we will agree the schedule with you. On site, Natural drinks, Ice creams, Sorbets Local artisanal manufacture, For an anniversary snack… For an original outing… An original surprise to offer or any other event
LE ROC DU GORB: CLIMBING SITE AND VIA FERRATA The Roc du Gorb climbing site is pleasantly located on the banks of the Viaur. Here climbing rhymes with fun and good humor! Surrounded by lush greenery, in the Viaur valley, beautiful rocks have been lovingly converted into a family climbing site. 135 varied routes, from beginner to advanced level, to fully enjoy the site with free access. Topoguide on sale in our Tourist Offices. Walking a via ferrata is an intermediate activity between hiking and climbing. The via ferrata is a sporting route, located in a rock face, equipped with specific elements (cables, ladders, etc.) intended to facilitate progression and optimize the safety of the people who use it. The route of the via ferrata of the rock of Gorb will allow you to gain height in complete safety and to enjoy in a playful and original way this natural and wild site. Equipment rental from Mr Doucet Jacques (in the village of Bar): 05-65-65-73-98 / 06-13-65-04-46
Roc du Gorb - Site d'escalade initié par VILPY
LE ROC DU GORB: CLIMBING SITE AND VIA FERRATA The Roc du Gorb climbing site is pleasantly located on the banks of the Viaur. Here climbing rhymes with fun and good humor! Surrounded by lush greenery, in the Viaur valley, beautiful rocks have been lovingly converted into a family climbing site. 135 varied routes, from beginner to advanced level, to fully enjoy the site with free access. Topoguide on sale in our Tourist Offices. Walking a via ferrata is an intermediate activity between hiking and climbing. The via ferrata is a sporting route, located in a rock face, equipped with specific elements (cables, ladders, etc.) intended to facilitate progression and optimize the safety of the people who use it. The route of the via ferrata of the rock of Gorb will allow you to gain height in complete safety and to enjoy in a playful and original way this natural and wild site. Equipment rental from Mr Doucet Jacques (in the village of Bar): 05-65-65-73-98 / 06-13-65-04-46
The best place locally for swimming in the river. with a great seasonal Resturant (La Chataigneraie. book for an evening table especially on live music nights)
Lagarde Viaur
The best place locally for swimming in the river. with a great seasonal Resturant (La Chataigneraie. book for an evening table especially on live music nights)

information

In Place de Faubourg with all the local information of the area that you may need.
Tourist Office of Najac
25 Pl. du Faubourg
In Place de Faubourg with all the local information of the area that you may need.