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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Château de Graves
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Visite libre de Laissac
Laissac-Sévérac l'Église
Château de Valon
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.
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.
Visitez Vabre-Tizac
Le Bas Ségala
In the picturesque valley where weaves the Serène lies the history of an ancient fortified village...Vabre-Tizac !
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.
CHATEAU DE BELCASTEL
Belcastel
Visit the medieval castle and its exhibition CREATURA about medieval bestiary. Including 6 life-size and animated legendary creatures!
Visite libre de Sévérac l'Église
Laissac-Sévérac l'Église
Saint-Clair de Verdun
Quins
Immerse yourself in the past while exploring this site and its pre-Roman chapel, surrounded by the forest, in the heart of the Ségala region.
Medieval town of Sévérac-le-Château
Sévérac d'Aveyron
Discover the medieval town of Sévérac-le-Château, designated a "Petite Cité de Caractère", with its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and historic monuments. Self-guided visits all year round and guided tours in summer.
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 !
Explore Castelmary - fortified area
Castelmary
Medieval settlement of one barony out of the 12 that existed in the Rouergue, it is today a protected site in the Aveyron : you will be amazed by this hamlet and its castle overlooking the Lézert gorges and its meanders down from its rocky spur!
Vestiges des remparts de Castelnau-Pégayrols
Castelnau-Pégayrols
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