Location and Environment Maison Lavande, Arnac is in the commune of Varen in the South West of France. The Chateau in VarenVaren has a supermarket, pharmacy, bar and Saturday market.It also has a superb restaurant, Le Moulin de Varen, which offers fine dining beside the beautiful Aveyron river. Nearby places to visit NajacThe chateau and picturesque main street Cordes-sur-Ciel Spectacular medieval hill fort St Antonin Noble Val with its famous Sunday market The Abbay de Beaulieu with its famous art collection is well worth a visit Albi and its stunning Cathedral The grounds of the abbey and the river Seye are enchanting