The historic village of Villeneuve-sur-Vère was built from white stone on a natural rocky spur.
Those who choose Villeneuve-sur-Vère as a travel destination want to find a holiday apartment there.
Villagescape and History
The former site of the bastide's fairs and markets corresponds to today's main square.
The former residence of the intendant of the Bishop of Albi still has a Renaissance-style façade.
Churches and Religious Heritage
The Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Gardelle is located on the edge of an elevated limestone plateau and offers a view over the Vère Valley.
The Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Gardelle was rebuilt in 1480 in the Southern Gothic style.
The annual Pentecost procession to the Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Gardelle still takes place today.
The church of Saint-Étienne de Brès is a remote Gothic church with a bell gable on a rocky spur above the confluence of the Vère and the Combals stream, which flows down from the northern plateau.
The Church of Saint-Sauveur was built in the Southern Gothic style and has a Renaissance portal above which the coats of arms of Jules de Médicis are displayed.
The choir of the Church of Saint-Sauveur contains a Baroque reredos classified as protected cultural heritage, framed by red marble columns.
The Church of Saint-Sauveur contains a tabernacle.
Landscape and Trails
The 22 km hiking route „La tournée du facteur“ begins at the Place de la Mairie in Villeneuve-sur-Vère and passes through expansive grain fields, landscapes interspersed with woodland, and vineyards.
Whisky and Local Products
Distillerie Castan produces the VILANOVA Tarn whisky in Villeneuve-sur-Vère.
At its site in Villeneuve-sur-Vère, Distillerie Castan carries out every stage of whisky production, from barley cultivation through brewing, distillation and maturation to bottling.
Distillerie Castan offers a guided tour covering grain cultivation, mashing, fermentation, distillation and maturation, ending with a tasting of its single-malt whiskies.
The Fête de la truffe puts truffles at the centre of attention in February and also presents a wide selection of local products.
