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Rodez

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.

Type CityPopulation 23,981

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Fast Food · le siret est celui vu en 2025 sur ticket de caisse Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:00,18:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Avenue Jean Monnet · dominos.fr
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Bistro, Restaurant · reference sous le nom shiso pour le siret mais bien populus affiche sur la deventure Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu,Th… · populus-rodez.fr
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Regional, Restaurant · il prend la place de passion & saveur qui a demenage en 01/2016 rue corbiere · restaurant-harmonie.fr
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Japanese, Restaurant · pizzeria depuis 2016 et ferme en 2019 et depuis 2022 restaurant japonais · naka-rodez.com
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Kebab, Fast Food · ouverture en decembre 2022 de Big M · bigm-burger.fr
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:00; Fr 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-22:00 · Route d'Espalion, 12850 · buffalo-grill.fr
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 470 Avenue Joël Pilon, 12850 · burgerking.fr
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French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-09:00,12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00; Sa,Su 07:00-10:00,12:00-14:00,19:00-22:00 · campanile.com
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Airports

Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ) 8.6 km to the centre
Rodez/Marcillac, OCC, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Ryanair, Airlinair) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Charleroi, Dublin, London, Paris (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.

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Aurillac airport (AUR) 60 km to the centre
Aurillac, ARA, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Airlinair) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Paris (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.

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Albi Le Sequestre airport (LBI) 61 km to the centre
Albi, OCC, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Mende-Brenoux Airfield (MEN) 78 km to the centre
Mende/Brénoux, OCC, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Cassagnes-Bégonhès Airfield 21 km to the centre
Cassagnes-Bégonhès, OCC, FR
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Aérodrome de Villefranche de Rouergue 43 km to the centre
Rodez, OCC, FR
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach