Heritage in Aveyron
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Découverte de la vieille ville d'Entraygues
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Visit the old town. Departure from the Office de Tourisme, marked itinerary from N° 1 to N° 21 (signs positioned along the circuit). Free guided visit available from the Office de Tourisme in French, English, Spanish, German and Dutch.
Eglise Notre Dame des Mines, Combes
Aubin
Modern church, inaugurated in 1948 paying homage to miners.
Château de Montaigut
Gissac
Immerse yourself in history in this unique medieval castle built on an ancient necropolis. And enjoy stunning views of the surrounding red soil region: the impressive Rougier de Camarès.
HISTORIC TOWN CENTRE
Rodez
Rodez through the ages. Cathedral, bishop's palace (exterior), 14th, 15th and 16th century listed houses. Themed visits are organised for individuals according to the time of year.
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Calvaire
Pomayrols
This chapel was erected in 1789 above Pomayrols by two nuns.
Le Moulin de Castel
La Rouquette
Visit the mill with video presentation of the restoration and demonstration of milling. Micro production of electricity. Exhibition of photos of the local flora and fauna. Shaded 2km botanical path.
Château de Graves
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Hameau médiéval de Saint-Caprazy
St-Félix-de-Sorgues
The medieval hamlet of St Caprazy is situated in the Sorgues valley in the municipality of St Félix de Sorgues and has managed to keep its authenticity over the centuries.
Le Belvédère de Castelnau-Lassouts
Castelnau-de-Mandailles
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié - La Capelette - Laissac
Laissac-Séverac-l'Eglise
Visite libre de Laissac
Laissac-Séverac-l'Eglise
Village médiéval de Brousse-le-Château
Brousse-le-Château
Moulins de Roupeyrac. Maison natale du poète François Fabié - Maison d'Ecrivain.
Durenque
Writer's House, Museum of the Rouergue (flour mill, reciprocating saw), poetic walk.
Prieuré de Comberoumal
St-Beauzély
Nestling in an agreeable natural setting away from prying eyes, this priory situated on the route de Mauriac on the edge of Saint Beauzély represents a charming haven of peace. Each year in august the priory holds a concert as part of the Festival de Musiques Sacrées de Sylvanès (Sylvanès religious music festival).
Ste Eulalie d'Olt, village classé parmi les Plus Beaux Villages de France en Aveyron
Ste-Eulalie-d'Olt
Along the left bank of the Lot, in a fertile plain, at 4 km upstream from St Geniez, the medieval hamlet of Ste Eulalie d'Olt, village listed among the Prettiest Villages in France . The medieval town, nestled in greenery, charms the visitor with its stone houses, sometimes thatched, and their generously flowery façades. Through the twisting narrow alleys, shaded squares and spots, the walker discoves the secular past of the town and the local know-how in the workshops of the arts craftsmen. A land of traditions, the village managed to keep two: the Procession of Sainte Epine, the 2nd Sunday in July and the "Poule Un" (auction of donkey food) on 1 November.
Découverte du village d'Estaing
Estaing
Discover the village of Estaing and its history: 15th century Saint Fleuret church, the Gothic bridge and college (early 16th century), the picturesque alley-ways and heritage curiosities. Free selguided-tour map of the village available at the information center. Guided tours on request (from groups of 10 only)
Musée Joseph Vaylet - musée du Scaphandre
Espalion
The museum, set in the former church, presents two kinds of collection : the Joseph Vaylet folk arts museum ; and the musée du scaphandre, presenting artefacts related to the history of diving, in tribute to Rouquayrol and Denayrouze.
Commanderie du Larzac - visite du monument Templier Hospitalier
Ste-Eulalie-de-Cernon
The commandry, seat of the Knights Templar and Hospitaller is a witness to the continued presence of the religious and military orders in the West.