Rodez

About Rodez

A quiet city in southern France, situated further inland between Toulouse and Montpellier, Rodez is an undeniably romantic holiday destination, owing to its sense of peace and tranquillity, its pink sandstone buildings, and medieval and Renaissance architecture.

A visit to the Rodez Cathedral is a must, famed for its 87-metre bell tower that watches over the city. Soak up more of the architectural sights of Rodez’ centre ville (city centre) and visit the Musée Soulages, a stylish museum close to the cathedral, celebrating Pierre Soulange’s paintings, sculptures, lithography, screen prints and photography. Or head to the Musée des Beaux-Arts Denys-Puech, which is set in a striking Art Nouveau building and has rotating exhibitions. And make sure you admire Maison d’Armagnac, a glorious four-storey house on Place de l’Omet – one of the most photographed sights in Rodez.

And if you’re travelling with children, Rodez’ tourist office has come up with a creative way to get them interested in the city’s medieval architecture, offering a guided monster hunt where kids use binoculars to spy the city’s quirkiest gargoyles around the city.