221 liO bus service
- Rodez
- Villefranche-de-Rouergue
The 221 liO bus connects 2 Occitanie Rail Tour stations: Rodez and Villefranche-de-Rouergue. It means you can switch between the Cathedrals and Bastides services as you venture through the rolling Ségala, a land of hills and mountains between Aveyron and Tarn.
- Period: all year round.
- Days: Monday to Friday.
- Start point if you take the bus from Rodez: Gare SNCF/Routière.
- Start point if you take the bus from Villefranche-de-Rouergue: Gare SNCF.
Recommended stops
Places to stay and eat at each stop.
Baraqueville
15 minutes from Rodez or 50 minutes from Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Stop: Avenue du Centre. Baraqueville lies in a prime spot between the Rouergue and Ségala mountains.
It's famous for its agricultural fairs and stands on the crossroads of the former "routes royales" (royal roads n° 3 and 5). Relax by Val de Lenne lake: lifeguards in summer, swimming, water sports (pedalos, SUP etc.). You can also explore the surroundings on the many local footpaths. Find out more.
Rieupeyroux
45 minutes from Rodez or 25 minutes from Villefranche-de-Rouergue. Stop: Avenue Rouergue. A cute village whose eateries celebrate its country lifestyle and local produce.
Rieupeyroux was founded in the year 1000 by the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Martial de Limoges. The village has held onto its medieval past: arcades, half-timbered houses and more. Don't miss Saint-Martial Church which was fortified in the 14th century. Find out more.
