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La Tour de Monaco
Mur-de-Barrez
This majestic tower in the main square of Mur de Barrez is in fact the ancient main gate of the fortified wall that enclosed the old centre.
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.
Eglise de Bouloc
Salles-Curan
The church of Saint Jean Baptiste de Bouloc is located at a major crossroads, the Hospitallers of Saint Jean de Jérusalem created a hospital there dedicated to the Holy Sepulchre.
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.
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 Malescombes
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
Built around 1735, the church was part of the castle of the famous family of Curières, one of the most powerful ones in the Rouergue.
Église romane de Sainte Eulalie d'Olt
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
Built in the 11th century, the Romanesque and Gothic church of Sainte Eulalie d'Olt was fortified in the 12th century and then enlarged in the 16th century and restored several times afterwards.
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.
La Fontaine des Barthes
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
Vestiges du château de Peyroles
La Salvetat-Peyralès
Ruins of an ancient fortified castle which gave its name to the region, the Peyralès !
Monument Talabot
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
Explore Gramond
Gramond
Walk the streets of this village established in the Ségala plateau during the12th century !
Balade numérique à Saint Rome de Tarn
Saint-Rome-de-Tarn
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Treize Pierres
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Place of legends. Important centre of local religious history. Artistic monument.