Rest day between Le Puy and Conques

[TravellingSonn]

Hi all,

I'm thinking of taking a rest day between Le Puy and Conques. Any recommendations on where I should stop and visit, other than Conques?

Thanks again
Sonia

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I suggest anywhere that you need one. Even the small villages are suitable. Saint Alban sur Limagnole, Aumont-Aubrac, Nasbinasl, St. Come d'Olt, and Estaing all have things to see.

 

[robertt]

Estaing! Fun town.

 

[zammy]

Espallion, the bigest village between Le Puy and Conque
Everything you need is there, including a fantastic Gite communal.

 

[TravellingSonn]

Fabulous, thanks again guys!

 

[robertt]

I said Estaing. I meant Espalion. Estaing is interesting, but Espalion is buzzy, plenty of shops, and, as Zammy says, a very choice gite communal. You get the old bridge, Calmont Castle and the Church of Perse, which is a kind of warm up for Conques. I ate a lot in Espalion...but I do that everywhere.

 

[rglongpre]

I have to say that I loved Estaing, especially as there was a medieval festival on when I walked passed it. My second choice would be Espalion, a bit bigger, more to offer. So many good places to choose. For more of a campground - rustic place, Golinhac would be the best choice (Swimming pool included). Buen camino.

 

[TravellingSonn]

Thanks again guys!

A few towns to consider. By the looks of things Espalion seems to strike a chord with me.

I appreciate your time for replying to my question.

Cheers,
Sonn