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Animations au château de Calmont d’Olt, Aveyron © A. Arnal - Tourisme Aveyron
Animations au château de Calmont d’Olt

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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Visite de la Vieille Ville d'Entraygues pour les enfants

Entraygues-sur-Truyère

Discover the old centre of Entraygues whilst having fun at the same time. Answer questions (games, charades...) and come back and check your answers at the Office de Tourisme. Free documentation from the Office de Tourisme.

Mélac castle

Saint-Rome-de-Cernon

This rare fortified wealthy house of the southern Rouergue was built between the 14th and the 16th centuries. The castle has four main buildings which are interconnected by towers (Renaissance tower) and form an amazing inner courtyard with arcades.

Vestiges du château de Peyroles

La Salvetat-Peyralès

Ruins of an ancient fortified castle which gave its name to the region, the Peyralès !

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.

Forteresse Royale de Najac

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.

CHATEAU DE BELCASTEL

Belcastel

Visit the medieval castle and its exhibition CREATURA about medieval bestiary. Including 6 life-size and animated legendary creatures!

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...

Explore Taurines

Centrès

In this hamlet with Gallo-Roman origins, prevails the medieval era, mainly through its 13th century castle!

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