Heritage in Aveyron
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Eglise Notre Dame des Mines, Combes
Aubin
Modern church, inaugurated in 1948 paying homage to miners.
Chapelle des Pénitents 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.
Oreilles en balade à Villefranche de Rouergue - Balade sonore
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Visite sensorielle de la chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Musée de la Dragonnière
Les Costes-Gozon
Église de Pierrefiche d'Olt
Pierrefiche
The church of Pierrefiche is dedicated to Saint Pierre and dates from the 12th century. It is listed as a Historical Monument.
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Calvaire
Pomayrols
This chapel was erected in 1789 above Pomayrols by two nuns.
Église de La Roque-Valzergues
Saint-Saturnin-de-Lenne
The Romanesque church of la Roque Valzergues characterises the village.
Fenaille Museum
Rodez
Museum of archaeology and history of the Rouergue presenting an exceptional collection of statue-menhirs.
Visitez La Salvetat Peyralès
La Salvetat-Peyralès
La mine à ciel ouvert et le chevalement de mine de Decazeville
Decazeville
The mining industrial heritage of Decazeville : the open cast coal mine and the mine shaft of Decazeville.
Musée Jean BOUDOU
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
This museum in the heart of the village of Saint Laurent d'Olt, holds documents on the works of Jean Boudou, Occitan writer, and sculptures by Lucien Girma.
Eglise et Jardin botanique Saint-Xist
Le Clapier
Saint Xist is situated in the commune of Clapier, between this village and that of Fondamente. It's bell-tower completes its elegant architecture and serves as a landmark for the small hamlet nestling at its feet. At he foot of the plateau du Guilhaumard, reputed for its rich flora and fauna, come and discover the Saint Xist botanical garden.
Association des Bastides du Rouergue (service de l'architecture et du patrimoine)
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
The education service of the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire des Bastides du Rouergue is available to help formulate, put together and carry out your heritage related educational projects.
Chapelle du St Sépulcre
Campagnac
In the east, halfway between Campagnac and Saint Urbain, stands a chapel, in the past the location of an annual pilgrimage, built in the 18th century on a certainly older part.
Saint-Grégoire
Sévérac d'Aveyron
A discovery outside the beaten track...Saint Grégoire is a fabulous hamlet, on the flank of the hill and looking out over the Olip valley. While strolling you will discover numerous medieval buildings and you will be surprised by its church and impressive belltower... A must during your holidays in the Aveyron!
Château / Musée de la vie rurale / Musée de la pierre
Saint-Beauzély
In the château at the heart of the mediaeval village of Saint Beauzély, a collection of more than 5000 objects concerning agricultural crafts, rural life and stone crafts. Reconstruction of a school classroom at the start of the last century. Museum associated with the Museum 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 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.