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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Village médiéval de Brousse-le-Château
Brousse-le-Château
St-Jean d'Alcas - visite du fort Cistercien
Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul
Hospitaler Tower And Commander's Grave
Martrin
During the Middlle ages Martrin was a Hospitalers commandery of Saint John of Jerusalem
Château de Brousse
Brousse-le-Château
13th to 18th century castle (château fort). The fortified walls have been conserved as has the major part of its walkway. Diverse exhibitions, paintings, photos, ancient tools...
CHATEAU DE BELCASTEL
Belcastel
Visit the medieval castle and its exhibition CREATURA about medieval bestiary. Including 6 life-size and animated legendary creatures!
Eglise et croix d'Orlhaguet
Argences-en-Aubrac
In Orlhaguet, one of the most beautiful villages in the north Aveyron, nicknamed the "Nice of the mountain" come and discover a series of 13 sculpted crosses from the 15th and 16th centuries that naturally lead you to the fortified church, half Romanesque, half Gothic, surmounted by massive defence constructions dating from the 14th century.
Visite libre de Cruéjouls
Palmas d'Aveyron
Visite libre de Laissac
Laissac-Sévérac l'Église
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 Taurines
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.
Château de Graves
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
La Couvertoirade - visite de la cité Templière Hospitalière
La Couvertoirade
Mediaeval village reflecting the military power of the Knights Templar and the daily life of the Hospitaller.
Tour de guet et jardin médiéval
Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu
VISITE DU VILLAGE DE BOURNAZEL
Bournazel
In the 19th century, a traveller arrived in Bournazel and wrote: "From the château to the lake, one doesn't know who, man or mother nature, was the architect, painter or goldsmith to create such a special, charming bucolic setting".
Galerie d'art - La Tour de Montsalès
Montsalès
Come and visit an architectural heritage and art exhibition: painters, sculptors, architects.
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.
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.
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