Heritage in Aveyron
all sites to visit

Chapelle Saint-Jacques

Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Oreilles en balade à Peyrusse-le-Roc

Peyrusse-le-Roc

With a helmet on your ears, discover the Aveyron. Let yourself be guided by the stories told and lived by the inhabitants of the village. An activity for everyone or family. Adult version and child version, free.

Belvédère du barrage de Sarrans

Argences-en-Aubrac

Balade numérique à St-Victor-et-Melvieu

Saint-Victor-et-Melvieu

Visite nocturne de la chapelle des Pénitents Noirs

Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Tour de Peyrebrune

Alrance

A thousand year old tower proudly dominating the Alrance Valley and its lake. You will find a 76 acre site with numerous picnic tables, walking circuits, riding ring...

Eglise de Thérondels

Thérondels

The church of Thérondels houses a jewel: a 12th century wooden sculpture of Christ that received the honours of the Musée du Quai Branly for its inaugural exhibition.

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Treize Pierres

Villefranche-de-Rouergue

Place of legends. Important centre of local religious history. Artistic monument.

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.

Château d'Estaing

Estaing

Classified as Historic Monument since 1945, the castle has both ramarkable history end architecture that we invite you to discover. Property of the Foundation Valéry Giscard d'Estaing.

Eglise Saint-Amans-du-Ram

Vézins-de-Lévézou

Beautiful Romanesque building with double rolls and decorated capitals.

Visite du village de Peyrusse le Roc et du site médiéval

Peyrusse-le-Roc

Fortified by nature, Peyrusse, the ancient Petrucia seeks its origins in the night of time. It's a life-size history book, a walk through the centuries.

HISTORIC TOWN CENTRE

Rodez

Rodez through the ages. Cathedral, bishop's palace (exterior), 14th, 15th and 16th century listed houses. Themed visits are organised for individuals according to the time of year.

Conques - Trésor d'orfèvrerie médiévale

Conques-en-Rouergue

Miraculously preserved religious treasure.

Village médiéval de Castelnau-Pégayrols

Castelnau-Pégayrols

Visit of the mediaeval village: 12th century hydraulic system, Romanesque priory (11-12th century), abbey-church (11-12th century), parish church (11-12th century), ramparts.

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.

Visitez Prévinquières

Prévinquières

Visit of the village and heritage of Prévinquières

Site du Fort et Vieil Aubin

Aubin

Perched on its rocky promontory, the Fort d'Aubin has watched over the town from time immemorial

Moulin de Cavaillac

Naussac

Visit and demonstration (depending on season) of flour on grain grindstones, production of nut oil with a vertical grindstone, heating point, presser and sawing bench to cut complete trees.