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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Bosc Castle - House of Toulouse-Lautrec
Camjac
This richly furnished medieval castle, and exceptional family home, gave Toulouse-Lautrec the assets to become one of the 19th-century most famous painters. The artist is still present there through drawings, posters and lithographs.
Château de Sévérac
Sévérac d'Aveyron
Discover the Middle Age ramparts, towers and chapel, the Renaissance façade, exceptional viewpoint over the Aveyron valley and the medieval village and viewpoint indicator. Sévérac le Château is an ideal place to stay and discover the Aveyron.
Beffroi de Millau - Tour des Rois d'Aragon
Millau
The tower of the kings of Aragon on top of which sits the polygonal tower, was a symbol of the domination of the kings of Aragon towards the end of the 12th century.
Visite libre de Sainte Eulalie d'Olt
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
Vestiges du château de Peyroles
La Salvetat-Peyralès
Ruins of an ancient fortified castle which gave its name to the region, the Peyralès !
Explore Calmont - fortified village
Calmont
Its keep, its church, its character houses will take you back to the Middle Ages, when the village was the settlement of an influential seigneury. From the top of the village to the banks of River Nauze, a travel back in time is offered to you...
Château de Latour-sur-Sorgues - visite guidée ou libre
Marnhagues-et-Latour
Château altered at different times (12th, 15th and 16th centuries).
Vestiges du château d'Auriac
Saint-Rome-de-Tarn
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.
Tour de Clairvaux
Clairvaux-d'Aveyron
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.
Coupiac Castle and Rural Wood Museum
Coupiac
In the heart of the village of Coupiac, the 15th century castle opens its doors to you and allows you to discover daily life in the Middle Ages and its furnished rooms.
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.
Château de Calmont d'Olt
Espalion
Perched above the town of Espalion, the castle of Calmont d'Olt is a historic monument which dominates the Lot valley. Daily shows and live demonstrations with siege machines everyday during the summer holidays.
Château de Larguiès
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.
Château / Musée de la vie rurale / Musée de la pierre
Saint-Beauzély
In the château at the heart of the mediaeval village of Saint Beauzély, a collection of more than 5000 objects concerning agricultural crafts, rural life and stone crafts. Reconstruction of a school classroom at the start of the last century. Museum associated with the Museum of the Rouergue.
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.
Château des Hermeaux à Saint Laurent d'Olt
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
Discover the Château des Hermeaux and its magnificent view of St. Laurent d’Olt! This 18th-century castle, formerly an IME (Institute for Medical Education), is once again open to the public throughout the year.
Château des Bourines
Bertholène
Discover the Domaine des Bourines and its castle, a large agricultural complex with first constructions going back to the 12th century.
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