Heritage in Aveyron
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Le Sentier du Berger
Sévérac d'Aveyron
On the Aire de l'Aveyron at the exit 42 of the A 75, enjoy a stop to discover our small heritage in dry stone. An association of enthusiasts reconstituted a shepherd's hut and tower, a lavagna, walls... to give you a view of the treasures hidden in our countryside and that shape our landscapes.
St Geniez d'Olt, la Ville Lumière
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
It is said that in the late 15th century there lived in St-Geniez a fisherman whose two children had captured a gopher. The little animal ran off scared on a stormy afternoon. The two children ran after it when a violent storm started and immersed the valley in a real deluge. On their return, several houses, including theirs had been washed away. By fleeing the little animal had saved their lives. They were nicknamed "the Marmots". By extension the name was given to all the inhabitants.
Abbaye de Bonneval
Le Cayrol
The abbey of Bonneval, from the 12th century, was initially a monastery of the Cistercian order, then aboned in the revolution, the ruins were rebuil in 1875 by a community of Trappistines. The nuns lived from their manual work, and made excellent chocolate: the famous chocolate of Bonneval.
Château de Peyrelade
Rivière-sur-Tarn
Majestic 12th century mediaeval fortress built on a rocky spur dominating the Gorges du Tarn.
Église des Pénitents - Chapelle des Augustins
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
Dating from the 14th and 15th century, the chapel of the Augustins, called the church of the Penitents, was the annex to the church of Marnhac, too far from the residence of the inhabitants.
Église de Pomayrols
Pomayrols
The church of Pomayrols already existed in the 11th century. It is dedicated to St John Baptist
Village fortifié de Vimenet
Vimenet
The association "L'Eau et la Pierre" propose a 2h guided tour of the medieval village of Vimenet by appointment for groups. Guided tours in summer (enquire) or by appointment for groups. Bookings: Tourism Office : +33 5 65 70 71 30.
Chapelle Emilie de Rodat
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Croix de Bleyssol à Vabre-Tizac
Le Bas Ségala
This 15th century limestone cross classified as a historical monument lies near the site of the former village of Bleyssol.
Le Clos des Légendes
Sévérac d'Aveyron
Balade numérique à St-Victor-et-Melvieu
Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié - La Capelette - Laissac
Laissac-Sévérac l'Église