Visit the region
Conques:
Around 30 kilometers from Cransac, Conques is a medieval village famous for its abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sainte-Foy Abbey is a remarkable example of Romanesque architecture.
Figeac:
Located around 40 kilometers from Cransac, Figeac is a town rich in history, with a well-preserved old town. You can visit the Champollion museum, dedicated to the deciphering of hieroglyphs.
Villefranche-de-Rouergue:
Around 50 kilometers from Cransac, this medieval bastide has a large central square surrounded by arcaded houses. The collegiate church of Sainte-Marie is also a not-to-be-missed site.
Rodez:
The Aveyron prefecture, Rodez, is around 50 kilometers from Cransac. Highlights include the Notre-Dame de Rodez cathedral and the Soulages museum, dedicated to the contemporary artist Pierre Soulages.
Grotte de Niaux:
If you're interested in prehistoric art, the Grotte de Niaux is about 150 kilometers from Cransac. It houses cave paintings dating from the Magdalenian period.
Bastides of Rouergue:
The region boasts several bastides, fortified towns built in the Middle Ages. In addition to Villefranche-de-Rouergue, you can explore other bastides such as Najac and Sauveterre-de-Rouergue.