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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.

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.

Terra Olt

Saint-Parthem

Scenographic centre dedicated to the river Lot and the traditions of this valley: navigation, fishing, daily life of the Ribièrols (riverains in French - inhabitants), geography, geology, ... new interactive course to learn while having fun.

Eglise St Jean-Baptiste de La Bastide l'Evêque

Le Bas Ségala

This meridional gothic church from the XIV-XVI period is quite special with its pink granite built. It is a great example of a steeple porch reminding us of the one from Villefranche de Rouergue.

Explore Calmont - fortified village

Calmont

Its keep, its church, its character houses will take you back to the Middle Ages, when the village was the settlement of an influential seigneury. From the top of the village to the banks of River Nauze, a travel back in time is offered to you...

Take a digital tour through the village of Roquefort

Roquefort-sur-Soulzon

With your tablet computer or your smartphone, let Francine our cabanière (lady in charge of the cheese packaging) accompany you throughout the streets of Roquefort.

Parcours "Oreilles en balade" à Sauveterre-de-Rouergue

Sauveterre-de-Rouergue

Hameau médiéval de Saint-Caprazy

Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues

St Caprazy, a medieval hamlet in the Sorgues valley, has preserved its authenticity through the centuries. The picturesque village offers a cultural experience celebrating craftsmanship.

Explore Naucelle

Naucelle

A former "sauveté" that builds the identity of the Ségala...

Découvrir le village de Lincou

Réquista

Visite guidée de Najac et de la maison du Gouverneur

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.

Eglise Ste-Thérèse à Durenque

Durenque

Visite guidée de la chartreuse Saint-Sauveur

Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Visite de l'Eglise St Martial au village de Lagarde - Fresques de N. GRESCHNY

La Selve

Site du Calvaire

Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Exceptional site whose origin is a protohistory fortification of 20 acres. Oppidum Gaulois a double fortification. Castellum after the conquest by Caesar on the Roman road.

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.

Plateau des Forges du Gua

Aubin

Collection of heritage buildings from the industrial revolution.

Eglise romane Saint-Paul de Salles-la-Source

Salles-la-Source

In downtown Salles-la-Source, the Romanesque church Saint-Paul, listed Historical Monument opens its doors to you.

Chapelle St Thomas

Brusque

Nested in the forest as a reminder of Saint Thomas de Becket, arch bishop of Canterbury who had stayed there as a hermit in the 12th century, this fully restored sanctuary presents fabulous frescoes relating the life of the saint.

Chapelle d'Aurelle

Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac

Musée de la forge et de l'ancienne vie rurale

Lescure-Jaoul

Come and discover a fascinating piece of local history with this museum located in the former smithy of the village !