Introducing Aveyron

The medieval village of Belcastel. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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

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

Market day in Rodez. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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

The Tarn River gorge. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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

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

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

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

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

The village of Aubrac. From the article Introducing Aveyron

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

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

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

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