A charming riverside town on the Lot with a Renaissance chateau, medieval bridge, and tanning quarter. One of the more substantial towns in the Aveyron section of Le Chemin du Puy.
Espalion is a charming town on the banks of the River Lot, with a Renaissance chateau, a picturesque medieval bridge, and the old tanning quarter reflected in the river waters.
Pilgrims will find gites, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and a pharmacy. Espalion is one of the more substantial and well-serviced towns in the Aveyron section.
The red sandstone buildings and the riverside setting make Espalion a pleasant overnight stop. The nearby Church of Perse, a Romanesque chapel on the outskirts, is a UNESCO-listed site on the Routes of Santiago.
The Camino through town, with prices where the beds are. Amber is the route; each pin is a place to stay.
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