Heritage in Aveyron
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Site du Calvaire
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Exceptional site whose origin is a protohistory fortification of 20 acres. Oppidum Gaulois a double fortification. Castellum after the conquest by Caesar on the Roman road.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Lorette
Sévérac-d'Aveyron
Discover the History of that chapel, the exact replica of the Santa Casa de Lorette in Italy. Built in 1651 by the Duke Louis d'Arpajon, a legend surrounds its construction, are you ready to hear it ?
Site de 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.
Village de Saint Léons
St-Léons
Pretty village in the shape of an amphitheatre built on the flank of the hill with numerous architectural assets, but also natural ones like the botanical path or the earwig garden.
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.
Village de Belcastel
Belcastel
History of the village (one of the most beautiful villages in France) and its heritage.
Eglise de St Pierre de Bessuéjouls
Bessuéjouls
Located on one of the most prestigious pilgrimage roads "Le Chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle", the church of St Pierre de Bessuéjouls, in pink stone, was rebuilt in the 15th century, but preserved its Romanesque part under the belltower intact.
Abbaye de Sylvanès
Sylvanès
History of the Abbey. Cistercian architecture. 12th century abbey-church. 13th century scriptorium. 12th and 13th century Capitular room. 12th century abbey logis. International cultural and spiritual centre. Singing courses, conferences, sacred picture art courses... International religious music festival.
Église de Bonneterre
St-Laurent-d'Olt
You reach the hamlet of Bonneville via a small picturesque road. Its church, dedicated to St Amans dates from the 18th century.
La Fontaine des Barthes
St-Laurent-d'Olt
Village de Marcillac
Marcillac-Vallon
Roquefort Gabriel Coulet
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon
Free visits to the Gabriel Coulet caves. Visit the exhibition on Gabriel Coulet Roquefort. A short 20 min documentary film about Roquefort is offered. The history of the Coulet family . Guided visit for groups 1 hour visit. Free tasting.
Le chemin de Croix de Gustave Moreau à l'église Notre Dame de Decazeville
Decazeville
Notre-Dame of Decazeville's church: way of the cross by Gustave Moreau
Eglise St Thomas de Cantorbéry
Mur-de-Barrez
A sculpture unique in France on the ceiling of the church of Saint Thomas of Cantorbéry: carved statue keystone. It remains a real mystery. Beautiful 18th century altarpiece.