The medieval town of Saint-Antonin, known as Condat, then Nobilis Vallis, takes its name from a figure who, according to legend, evangelised Rouergue, and also from the very location of the village, built at the confluence of the Aveyron and Bonnette rivers at the bottom of a gorge dominated by the cliffs of the Roc d'Anglars.

Its rich and eventful history has left a number of vestiges, most notably the "Maison Romane", the oldest civil building in France, restored by Viollet Le Duc, as well as the English barracks and the old tanneries.

The village has managed to retain a large number of shops and a lively Sunday market that is renowned throughout the region. A hyperactive cultural village, Saint Antonin Noble Val offers a wide range of shows, exhibitions and events throughout the year, either outdoors or in one of the municipal halls. A major tourist destination in the Midi-Pyrenees, Saint Antonin Noble Val boasts a combination of historical and natural heritage. A third of its surface area is classified as a NATURA 2000 zone. Numerous hiking trails lead through sublime landscapes where you can appreciate the diversity and richness of the flora and fauna.