Fondamente: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Les Ateliers de la Scierie are located in Fondamente in a former sawmill built in 1903 and powered by hydraulics. Since 2013, the facility has regularly offered courses and workshops on engraving and book arts, including pop-up books and carousel books. It also provides insights into the studio and the artistic work of Sophie Vigneau.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Fondamente can take this preference into account when choosing accommodation.

Nature

The Croix de Serre Pountchut offers a panorama over the Sorgues Valley and the Guilhaumard Plateau. The Circuit de Canabols is characterised by the remains of a chestnut grove. The Circuit de la Serre Pountchut leads through forests, woodland and red-coloured soils, passing the remains of a chestnut grove. This circuit also offers a view of the Château de Montpaon on its rocky promontory.

The historic sites of Abbaye de Nonenque and Abbaye de Sylvanès are located in the vicinity of Fondamente. The mountains Plateau de l'Esandorgue and Puech de Lion are also nearby.

In the wider region surrounding Fondamente are the mountain Sauve Mousse, the ancient site of La Graufesenque, the mountain Montagne de Montmare and the church Eglise du Bon Pasteur.

Active pursuits

VTT No. 43 – Les Bois de Moulès is a 10.31-kilometre mountain biking loop in Fondamente. This family-friendly mountain biking route runs along the banks and through the undergrowth of the Sorgues Valley. Sud Aveyron Sport Nature offers guided mountain biking, hiking or cycling tours ranging from half a day to multi-day stays. Jordan Gaudy is a trained mountain biking, cycling and hiking guide.

History

The Vieux pont de Saint-Maurice-de-Sorgues is a stone bridge with eight semicircular arches crossing the Sorgue. Historically, the bridge is connected with the route of the ancient Roman road from Cessero to Segodunum.

Other places: Sénergues, Flagnac, Quins, Grand-Vabre, Villefranche-De-Rouergue, Taussac, Mostuéjouls, Bozouls

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