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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Hospitaler Tower And Commander's Grave
Martrin
During the Middlle ages Martrin was a Hospitalers commandery of Saint John of Jerusalem
Château Templier de la Couvertoirade
La Couvertoirade
Established during the 13th century, this château is a listed Historic Monument, emblematic of the military order of the Templar, these Knights of Christ, monks and soldiers.
Eglise Saint Martial
Rieupeyroux
Down the center of the ancient sauveté lies the impressive St Martial church which was classified as a historical monument.
Tour de guet et jardin médiéval
Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu
La Tour de Monaco
Mur-de-Barrez
This majestic tower in the main square of Mur de Barrez is in fact the ancient main gate of the fortified wall that enclosed the old centre.
Commanderie du Larzac - Escape Bag
Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
Eglise Fortifiée d'Inières
Sainte-Radegonde
14th and 15th century fortified church, with access to the church's refuge chambers.
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 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.
Commanderie du Larzac - La boîte à Enigmes
Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
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.
Commanderie des Canabières
Salles-Curan
The commandery of the hospitallers of Saint Jean de Jérusalem des Canabières is the oldest hospitaller foundation in Rouergue.
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...
Village médiéval de Brousse-le-Château
Brousse-le-Château
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.
Explore Boussac
Boussac
Classified as Historic Monument, its fortified church will surprise you with its stature, & the village with its balance between nature & the charm of its old stones!
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