Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val

Visit Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, Midi-Pyrenees

Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val is found to the south-east of Tarn-et-Garonne, close to Najac (Aveyron department) and Cordes-sur-Ciel (Tarn department).

Well placed for exploring the impressive scenery of the area, Saint-Antonin lies close to the dramatically beautiful Gorges de l'Aveyron and was historically a stopping point on the pilgrimage path to Santiago de Compostela.

Exploring Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val

It is the medieval part of Saint-Antonin that is of interest to visitors, and has a great deal to discover in the narrow medieval streets of the town.

Start your visit with the buildings around the Place de la Halle, featuring the medieval market hall on it's sturdy stone legs, and the great architectural highlight of the town - the 12th century town hall with its belfry (the Town Hall now houses a small museum of prehistory).

In part the buildings here and in the surrounding streets date from the first half of the 12th century - notably older than most 'medieval villages'. There are numerous small alleys to explore, lined with attractive houses many of which feature fascinating historical features - a small bridge, a statue, or an ornate window - which make an exploration very rewarding.

Among the most notable medieval houses are the Kings House, the lower part in stone and with ornate windows, and the upper storey half-timbered, the Maison de l'Amour, and the Maison de l'Ave Maria although you will discover many others as you explore.

Amble also a little way along the Aveyron River for an attractive look back across the town, then set off to the 'Roc d'Anglars', the cliff that towers over Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, for a spectacular view across the valley and town.

Attractions in the region

This is one of our personal favourite regions of France and you are spoiled for choice whether you are looking for scenic highlights such as the Gorges de l'Aveyron or small towns and villages to explore - among those we particularly recommend that you visit are Cordes-sur-Ciel (to the south-east) and Bruniquel (to the south-west) but you will find your own favourite hamlets as you drive around.

On your way towards Bruniquel take a diversion to the left along the 'Route de la Corniche' for some exceptional views.

For a change from all the scenic highlights visit the substantial cave system at the Grotte du Bosc.

Suggested places to visit near Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Gaillac 30km; Villefranche-de-Rouergue 31km; Montauban 35km; Saint-Cirq-Lapopie 35km; Cajarc 38km; Albi 40km; Cahors 41km; Sauveterre-de-Rouergue 46km; Faycelles 50km; Lauzerte 51km; Belcastel 53km; Moissac 54km; Capdenac 54km; Figeac 55km; Assier Chateau 59km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val

Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Jardins de Quercy - remarkable garden (10km) : Cayriech - ville fleurie 4* (14km) : Jardin de Paradis - remarkable garden (19km) : Parc Rochegude - remarkable garden (40km) : Jardin du palais de la Berbie - remarkable garden (40km) : Cathédrale de Saint-Étienne (Cahors) - religious monument (41km) : Jardins secrets de Cahors - remarkable garden (41km) : Jardin des Martels - remarkable garden (43km) :

French version: see Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (Francais)