Circuit de Rignac - Marcillac

You will then enter the fertile lands of the Marcillac AOC vineyard, which dates back more than a thousand years. The mild climate of the Marcillac Valley has made it ideal for growing vines on terraced slopes. Don’t hesitate to stop by the winemakers’ estates to learn from their expertise and taste their wines. Near Goutrens, by the church steeple so proudly bearing its Occitan cross, take a detour through Cassagnes-Comtaux, a small village overlooking theof Clairvaux and facing, on the other side, the Château de Panat. You’ve arrived in the Marcillac Valley, with its iron-rich red soil known as “Rougier.” Let yourself be surprised by its treasures: the medieval alleyways of Marcillac, the numerous dolmens on the Causse, the Church of Sainte-Austremoine—a precious example of 11th-century Romanesque art, the Rouergue Museum in Salles-la-Source, which invites you to discover traditional crafts and trades, or the village of Balsac with its sweeping view. On the way back, admire the magnificent village of Belcastel, listed as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France.” Its 15th-century bridge over the Aveyron River is designated a Historic Monument. Overlooking the village, you’ll notice the impressive fortified castle, built 1,000 years ago. Architect Fernand Pouillon made it his home after restoring it. Today, it houses a unique collection of works from the worlds of illustration and comic books. You’ll take home fond memories of the gentle way of life and the remarkable landscapes of this rich region.