the châteaux of Aveyron
more than just a visit !
In the château de Belcastel, you will find several art galleries including the exhibition of rare works by American illustrators. At the château du Colombier, the lions from the mediaeval animal park await you. At the château de Calmont d’Olt, children become knights and experts in mediaeval culture will demonstrate Middle Age war machines.
These are just a few examples of the extreme diversity of these châteaux that all offer an experience that goes well beyond a simple visit.
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Clairvaux-d'Aveyron
Centrès
13th-14th century castle restaured in 1982 by the "Association du Château de Taurines", in collaboration with "Les Compagnons du Devoir". Every summer since 1985, an exhibition of contemporary art is presented in this exceptional setting.
Vestiges du château de Peyroles
La Salvetat-Peyralès
Ruins of an ancient fortified castle which gave its name to the region, the Peyralès !
Découverte de la vieille ville d'Entraygues
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Visit the old town. Departure from the Office de Tourisme, marked itinerary from N° 1 to N° 21 (signs positioned along the circuit). Free guided visit available from the Office de Tourisme in French, English, Spanish, German and Dutch.
Village médiéval de Castelnau-Pégayrols
Castelnau-Pégayrols
Visit of the mediaeval village: 12th century hydraulic system, Romanesque priory (11-12th century), abbey-church (11-12th century), parish church (11-12th century), ramparts.
Saint-Rome-de-Tarn
Bertholène
Discover the Domaine des Bourines and its castle, a large agricultural complex with first constructions going back to the 12th century.
Découverte du village de Villecomtal
Villecomtal
An accompanied visit of Villecomtal to discover the history of this emblematic mediaeval village of red sandstone dominated by its 15th century château.
Lacroix-Barrez
The site of Valon is impressive. It offers a sumptuous panoramic view of the "Gorges de la Truyère". Come in through the door- you enter into a universe of history, tales and legends. A staircase straight out of a fantasy tale.
Najac
The 12th and 13th century royal fortress is an extraordinary example of military defences It was actively used in the fight against the Cathars and the Hundred Years war. Its dungeon served as a prison for the last Knights of the Rouergue.
Salles-Curan
Guided visit of the exterior of the château built at the beginning of the 16th century and the garden. The château is listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques.
Bertholène
Known from early 12th century texts, the castle of Bertholene has an important strategic location. Visits possible on 25 July and 22 August 2014 (followed by the visit of the Musée de Montrozier), after booking on 05 65 70 71 30.
Saint-Izaire castle and archery museum
Saint-Izaire
Fortified castle from the 14th century whose impressive sandstone walls hide the refinement of its internal decoration.
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Marnhagues-et-Latour
Les Costes-Gozon
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