The landscapes of Villefranchois are made up of wide valleys and beautiful plateaus. The climate is rather temperate, Mediterranean under the influence of the autan wind, Atlantic under the prevailing westerly winds.
Route details
Description
The so-called "Calle" path will take you in turn along the banks of the Assou, at Calle, then on the plateau, at "la Sigaudié" where a superb panoramic view of Villefranche and its surrounding countryside awaits you. You will go down to the stream, at the Moulin de Bonnal. It already existed in 1789 and its immense
millstones operated by the force of the water allowed the peasants of the sector to grind their various grains and to stock up on flour.
In Occitan the word "cala" designates a sheltered place. Perhaps it is the origin of the name of the place.
millstones operated by the force of the water allowed the peasants of the sector to grind their various grains and to stock up on flour.
In Occitan the word "cala" designates a sheltered place. Perhaps it is the origin of the name of the place.