Aveyron

department, France

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Aveyron is a department in the Occitanie region of southern France. Its capital is Rodez, a town with a history dating back to Roman times, known for its Gothic cathedral and industrial development in food processing and engineering. Another significant town is Millau, famous for its glove industry and the world's highest road bridge, the Millau Viaduct.12

The department is characterized by the Causses, limestone plateaus in the Massif Central, known for their dramatic gorges and karst landscapes. This region is also renowned for its sheep farming, particularly for Roquefort cheese production. Historically, Aveyron was part of the Midi-Pyrénées region, which has since been merged into Occitanie.324

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Midi-Pyrénées
…the southwestern départements of Lot, Aveyron, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Gers, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, and Ariège. In 2016 Midi-Pyrénées was joined with the région of Languedoc-Roussillon to form the new administrative entity of Occitanie.
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…the southwestern départements of Lot, Aveyron, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Gers, Hautes-Pyrénées, Haute-Garonne, and Ariège. In 2016 Midi-Pyrénées was joined with the région of Languedoc-Roussillon to form the new administrative entity of Occitanie.
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