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Introducing Aveyron

By Marcelle Clements

June 10, 2010

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The medieval village of Belcastel. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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Aveyron native Michel Bras, master of cuisine du terroir, in his herb garden near Laguiole. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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The headquarters of Forge de Laguiole, maker of the knives for which the town is renowned. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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Market day in Rodez. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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The Milau Viaduct, Norman Foster's cable-stayed bridge across the Tarn River Valley (a 2005 T+L Design Award winner). From the article Introducing Aveyron

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The Tarn River gorge. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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Statue-menhirs (4,000- to 5,000-year-old monoliths depicting humans) at Rodez's Musee Fenaille. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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Michel and Sebastein Bras's restaurant near Laguiole, in the Aubrac region. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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Pumpkins and gourds in the salon. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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A medley of seasonal vegetables- the gargouillou- one of the chef's signature dishes. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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Veronique Bras, Michel Bras's daughter-in-law. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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The village of Aubrac. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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The village of Najac and its 12th-century chateau. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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Conques's abbey church, begun in the 11th century. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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Aubrac's cattle are famed for their meat throughout France. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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L'Hostellerie de Fontanges, in a chateau outside Rodez. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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