Heritage in Aveyron
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St Martin Romanesque church (located in the village of Plaisance)
Plaisance
This beautiful Norman style church which has been recently restored is decorated with sculptures and capitals from the Romanesque period. This historic monument dating to the 12th century can be visited on request.
Eglise Notre Dame des Mines, Combes
Aubin
Modern church, inaugurated in 1948 paying homage to miners.
Château de Brousse
Brousse-le-Château
13th to 18th century castle (château fort). The fortified walls have been conserved as has the major part of its walkway. Diverse exhibitions, paintings, photos, ancient tools...
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.
Site du Fort et Vieil Aubin
Aubin
Perched on its rocky promontory, the Fort d'Aubin has watched over the town from time immemorial
Village de Muret-le-Château
Muret-le-Château
Visite du clocher de la collégiale Saint Christophe
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue
Visite guidée de Najac
Najac
Its architectural heritage and its natural environment have enabled Najac to be classed as one of the plus beaux villages de France (most beautiful villages in France), to boast the label of "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" Town of Art and History and recently the label of "Grands Sites Midi-Pyrénées" with Villefranche de Rouergue.
Chapelle des PĂ©nitents Blancs
Espalion
On the road of St Jacques de Compostelle, built in 1700, derelict abd then renovated from 2001, the Chapel of the White Penitents, with a brotherhood going back to 1668, is distinguished by its facade with a door framed with "refends" and crowned with an arched pediment. An oculus and two windows surround a niche with a statue of the H. Virgin.
Vue panoramique et visite de Camarès
Camarès
Circuit discovery of the Vieux Camarès free visit (leaflet available at the Office de Tourisme).
Commanderie du Larzac - La boîte à Enigmes
Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
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.
Chapelle St Ferréol
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
The chapel St Ferréol, built at the foot of Marijolet on the banks of the Lot, dates from the 17th century.
Église de Bonneterre
Saint-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.
