Najac

Aveyron
River
The Aveyron Gorges
Filming locations
Family-friendly
Accessible by train
Najac station

Najac, a medieval bastide and royal fortress in the heart of the Aveyron Gorges!

Come and explore this 13th-century bastide perched on a spectacular rocky outcrop, in the heart of the Aveyron Gorges!

The narrow streets, lined with old houses with slate roofs, will lead you to the royal fortress, which overlooks the ridge and offers superb panoramic views of the Aveyron Gorges.

With its rich heritage, outdoor activities and local specialities from the Aveyron region, let yourself be charmed by the art of living in Rouergue!

Medieval heritage and panoramic views in the Aveyron Gorges

A royal fortress, medieval alleyways and panoramic views of the Aveyron Gorges combine to create a spectacular setting where history and nature reveal themselves at every turn. Ready to take in the view from above?

La Maison du Gouverneur - CIAP des bastides du Rouergue C.Glardon

La Maison du Gouverneur - CIAP des bastides du Rouergue

This 13th-century gatehouse is now home to an architecture and heritage interpretation centre dedicated to the bastides of the Rouergue.

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Forteresse Royale Charlotte Bertonneau-La Petite-Bert - SPL Ouest Aveyron Tourisme

Forteresse Royale

Perched high above the Aveyron Gorges, the Royal Fortress of Najac takes you back to the heart of the Middle Ages, complete with high walls, a keep and arrow slits.

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Najac takes centre stage

Director Jean-Henri Meunier has made three documentaries about Najac, including ‘Ici Najac, à vous la Terre’ in 2005, the story of the inhabitants of a small village in the Aveyron region resisting globalisation, which was screened out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.


Your experiences to live in Najac

Sample the local flavours ©Jérôme MOREL – Editor of *La Cévenne* – SPL Ouest Aveyron Tourisme

Sample the local flavours

Treat yourself to the village’s specialities: fouace, a soft brioche flavoured with orange blossom, or astet najacois, a delicious stuffed roast pork. Enjoy them after a stroll through the narrow streets for a real taste of the Aveyron region! 

A refreshing break by the water’s edge

A refreshing break by the water’s edge

On the banks of the Aveyron, take a moment to enjoy a peaceful break: a picnic under the trees, with your feet in the water, to savour the tranquil charm of the gorges. 

Exploring the area around Najac by bike ©Julien Audigier – SPL Ouest Aveyron Tourisme

Exploring the area around Najac by bike

Hop on your bike and set off to explore the surrounding area: country lanes, forest tracks and viewpoints overlooking the village await you for some lovely getaways along an easy cycle route of around 40 kilometres.

Ideas for everyone, all the time

Marché de Najac le dimanche matin

From Oct. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2026

Marché de Najac le dimanche matin

Traditional market on the Place du Faubourg, every Sunday morning, all year round.

Epiphany this Sunday, January 4 from 10:00 am on the market! This Sunday is the opportunity for the elected representatives to wish the inhabitants and regulars of the Najac market a happy new year. As at the beginning of each year, a free slice of galette des rois and a hot drink will be served, with a bonus for those who find the bean: they'll be entitled to a gift from the market's producers and traders. Come and taste the galette des rois made by the Delmur bakery. Come to the Najac market on Sunday mornings! Place du faubourg, between the kiosk and the market. Come and enjoy a delicious meal at the market from 9am to 1pm on Place du Faubourg. --- A wide range of quality products: - Les jardins de la rivière (vegetables, fruit, herbs, juices...) - Le ferme du Treil (sheep's tome) - La ferme de Bor (organic permaculture farm, market gardening and orchards) - Produits Lacombe (chicken, eggs and roasted chestnuts) - Le jardin des étoiles (market gardening) - Kombucha. Lawton (soft drinks, kombucha) - Terre d'amour (biodynamic medicinal and aromatic plants) - Sylvaine et François (chestnut-based vegetable pâté) - Nattes Yoan (cow cheese, yogurt, butter, milk) - Philippe Gheerbrant (goat cheese) - La ferme du Puech Deltour (market gardening, beekeeping, chestnut products) - Le moulinet (wheat flour, walnut oil) - Les 4 villages (aligot) - Les jardins de l'Albarie (french fries, organic potatoes) - Mme Autesserre (chestnuts, fruit, seasonal harvest) - André Lacombe (chestnuts, doughnuts) - Michael Alvernhe (lapidary and jewelry) - Mélanie Prévost (fruit and vegetable transfo) - Peaux d'acajou (leather creation) - Marina (wicker creations) Further information: www.najac.fr and Facebook Commune de Najac.

Next dates:

  • From 10/01/2025 to 12/31/2026
"La Bobine" s'expose à la Conciergerie

From Oct. 1, 2026 to Oct. 31, 2026

"La Bobine" s'expose à la Conciergerie

"La Bobine," a local network of artisans and independent workers, is exhibiting at La Conciergerie throughout the month of October.

Opening reception on Sunday, October 11, starting at 10 a.m.

Next dates:

  • From 10/01/2026 to 10/31/2026
31 place du Faubourg
12270 NAJAC
Bêtes d’expo !

From Oct. 17, 2026 to Oct. 31, 2026

Bêtes d’expo !

Discover the animal at the heart of the medieval world, through an original temporary exhibition. Opening on Friday, April 17 at 6:30pm.

Whether real or imaginary, animals played an essential role in medieval society. They were omnipresent at man?s side, helping him to understand the messages of texts, accompanying him in his daily work or contributing to his survival. They are used to illustrate the allegories of sacred texts, to transmit moral teachings or to mock the powerful and those who decide. Indispensable to daily life, they are material, tools and companions. From bestiaries to encyclopedias, from sculpted capitals to colorful stained-glass windows, animals have always been represented by man. How do we view these animals today? Why do some arouse fear, while others inspire fascination or tenderness? Between realism and stereotypes, idealized representations and preconceived ideas, this exhibition invites you to discover the species that have always populated our stories, our cities and our imaginations. Animals "disembark" in the six communes of the Pays d?art et d?histoire des Bastides du Rouergue. Discover them in the temporary exhibition at the Maison du Gouverneur? CIAP, as well as in certain sites and monuments in the Pays d?art et d?histoire des Bastides du Rouergue communities.

Next dates:

  • From 10/17/2026 to 10/31/2026
1 Rue du Chateau
12270 NAJAC
Concerts - Hors-Loge

The Oct. 23, 2026

Concerts - Hors-Loge

Starting at 8 p.m., concerts by Minitelle Xeros and The Craddle.

. 7:00 pm: meal . 8pm: concert Fantome josepha Post-medieval melodies, ghost wave, futuristic 70s music. Their universe evokes a psychedelic soundtrack, the kind of German TV movie with a happy ending that you can't quite shake off. seb radix rock craftsmanship Could Seb Radix be the missing link between Rémi Bricka's noisy version and Les Thugs? We don't really know? What is certain for this overactive multi-instrumentalist is that he navigates between punk/rock and DIY pop. Without constraint, always with that crazy laid-back "one man band" attitude, this in no way obscures the fact that Seb Radix makes, above all, very good pieces of music, which isn't so common after all. Pastadrum is a little feast of music-cooking-dancing shadows with, between a few food reflections, not turntables but flat percussion and melodic curls: DJ Benjamin Colin ( Fantazio, Joujou, Babil Sabir V,...) and with retro-reflective round dishes, luminous pasta and other culinary poems: Aurélie Cailhol ( La Toile Cirée, l'asso. Liens, La Popotte...). Cuisine à voir, Pâtes à entendre, poèmes à danser, fête à manger.

Next dates:

  • 10/23/2026
11 rue de la Loge
12270 NAJAC
Spectacle "Je vous aime" - Hors-Loge

The Oct. 25, 2026

Spectacle "Je vous aime" - Hors-Loge

The theater company "Haut en couleurs" presents its show "Je vous aime," a 2026 production written and directed by Emma Van De Maele.

Come meet Roberta, that woman everyone knows, who spends her time on the benches at train stations. The thing is, she loves you—and she tells you so. Who said love couldn’t be a vagabond? The actresses came in March 2026 for the play’s residency, hosted by the Najac library. It was a successful and warm first encounter with the Najac audience, and today they’re back to present the finished show in its entirety, hosted by Hors-Loge.

Next dates:

  • 10/25/2026
11 rue de la Loge
12270 NAJAC
Quine de l'école

The Nov. 1, 2026

Quine de l'école

The parents of students at the Najac School invite you to join them for a fun-filled bingo night!

Join us on November 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the Najac community hall! Lots of prizes are up for grabs—will you be one of the lucky winners? Cardboard is available for sale by the piece or by the sheet.

Next dates:

  • 11/01/2026
12270 NAJAC
Projections films documentaires

The Nov. 5, 2026

Projections films documentaires

Screening of two documentary films as part of the Alimenterre festival: "Paludiers... au féminin" and "Etre(s) vivants: interroger nos liens."

Each screening will be followed by a time for discussion and sharing experiences with local speakers. To round out the evening, students from the “ETRE” school enrolled in the “agriculture and food” program will serve a delicious buffet dinner prepared with local, organic, and seasonal ingredients.

Next dates:

  • 11/05/2026
3172 Route de Mergieux
12270 NAJAC
Toutes et tous au cinoche !

The Nov. 13, 2026

Toutes et tous au cinoche !

Screening of the film *Savage Land* by Henrietta Mann and Campbell Dalglish.

With some of the film crew in attendance. Bar and food available on site.

Next dates:

  • 11/13/2026
6 rue de la Peyrade
12270 NAJAC
Soirée Gaillac primeur et Beaujolais Nouveau

The Nov. 21, 2026

Soirée Gaillac primeur et Beaujolais Nouveau

An evening of new wine tasting, paired with cold cuts and cheese.

Next dates:

  • 11/21/2026
10ème Salon de la Coutellerie

The Nov. 22, 2026

10ème Salon de la Coutellerie

This fair is for %E0 all enthusiasts, whether they are collectors or artisans. It will be an opportunity to discover, purchase, exchange, or admire unique pieces that combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary creativity.

Program to come.

Next dates:

  • 11/22/2026
18 rue du Bourguet
12270 NAJAC
Toutes et tous au cinoche !

The Nov. 24, 2026

Toutes et tous au cinoche !

Preview screening of Yannis Youlountas's film: "The Passion for Freedom: A People's History of Greece."

With the film crew in attendance. Fundraiser for the Greek people. On-site bar and restaurant.

Next dates:

  • 11/24/2026
6 rue de la Peyrade
12270 NAJAC
Pièce de théâtre "Rionzensemble"

The Nov. 28, 2026

Pièce de théâtre "Rionzensemble"

Play.

Comedy, refreshments available on site.

Next dates:

  • 11/28/2026
6 rue de la Peyrade
12270 NAJAC

Treasure hunt: ‘The Master of Najac’s Secrets’

Guided by Jules the knight, your children will have to solve puzzles throughout the village to collect the keys and open the treasure chest. A fun treasure hunt for the whole family!

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Adventure Park

Hold on tight! Zip lines, suspension bridges, giant nets… The Najac treetop adventure park offers challenges in the heart of the countryside! With nearly 130 activities and a 200-metre river crossing, thrills are guaranteed for all ability levels!

Find out more about this activity with our partner Funbooker

Hot-air balloon ride

Fancy taking to the skies? Treat yourselves to a hot-air balloon ride over Najac and the Aveyron Valley and share a unique and romantic moment together.

©Julien Audigier – SPL Ouest Aveyron Tourisme
©SPL Ouest Aveyron Tourisme

Hike – “Najac, a hilltop village (Les Châtaigneraies)”

Follow this lovely 11.8 km route (approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) to discover a variety of landscapes. From the heights of Najac and its magnificent viewpoints, down to the banks of the Aveyron, passing through the chestnut groves that have given this route its other name, you’ll be able to fully enjoy the reawakening of nature and the mild temperatures of the season!

Canoeing and kayaking on the Aveyron

There’s nothing quite like a canoe trip through the heart of the Aveyron Gorges! Paddle with friends or family, navigate small rapids suitable for everyone, and enjoy a refreshing afternoon floating down the river. Head to the leisure centre to organise your trip!

Find out more about this activity with our partner Funbooker

Najac Museum – The Old Najac Museum

When it rains, head to the Old Najac Museum! Immerse yourself in the stories of Najac through objects, archives and photographs donated by local residents.

Map of Najac

Extend the visit to near Najac

Cordes-sur-Ciel

(17 km)

Monestiés

(19 km)

Villeneuve

(25 km)

Prepare your stay at Najac

Office de Tourisme Bastides et Gorges de l'Aveyron

Office de Tourisme Bastides et Gorges de l'Aveyron

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