Why go
- Prefecture and commune in Occitania, France.
- Served by Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ).
History
Rodez is a small city and commune in the South of France, about 150 km (93 mi) northeast of Toulouse. It is the prefecture of the Aveyron department in the Occitania region. In 2023 its population was 23,981. The capital of the former Rouergue province, Rodez is the seat of the communauté d'agglomération Rodez Agglomération, the Diocese of Rodez and Vabres, the Departmental Council of Aveyron, as well as the main settlement of the 1st constituency of Aveyron.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Airlinair A5 (ATR 42) · 1 route: Paris
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ); 29 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RDZ has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Charleroi, Dublin, London, Paris).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rodez. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.