Heritage in Aveyron
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Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
In 1672 the Augustine monks transfer part of their land to the Penitents de la Misericorde brotherhood. The latter, better known as the Black Penitents, referring to the colour of their cloaks, finished their chapel in 1705. It is dedicated to Saint Jean Baptiste.
Chapelle de Murat
La Salvetat-Peyralès
This 11th Century chapel (in reality a small church - Notre Dame de Septembre- and the seat of a parish until the Revolution) lies near to the La Roque leisure area, in a charming site under the Roumegous castle.
Viaduc de Millau, le Sentier des Explorateurs
Millau
Book now for a guided tour along The Explorers' Path, a must-see for reliving the construction and understanding how this exceptional structure operates.
Visite libre de Saint Geniez d'Olt
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
We propose an excursion in the 'ville des lumieres' to discover the monuments, mostly dating from the 17th and 18th century, and get to know the life of the inhabitants better.
Notre Dame du Buenne
Clairvaux-d'Aveyron
Le chemin de Croix de Gustave Moreau à l'église Notre Dame de Decazeville
Decazeville
Notre-Dame of Decazeville's church: way of the cross by Gustave Moreau
Médiathèque La Manufacture - Fonds de Jazz - La 2ème collection publique de France
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Promotion of jazz and blues music.
Tour templière de La Clau
Vézins-de-Lévézou
The 14th century tower of the Templar commandery of La Clau. Fortified the place became a Templar commandery in the 13th century, of which the castle tower, repaired in 1681 remains. Outdoor visit free throughout the year (explanatory panel)
Ste Eulalie d'Olt, village classé parmi les Plus Beaux Villages de France en Aveyron
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
Along the left bank of the Lot, in a fertile plain, at 4 km upstream from St Geniez, the medieval hamlet of Ste Eulalie d'Olt, village listed among the Prettiest Villages in France . The medieval town, nestled in greenery, charms the visitor with its stone houses, sometimes thatched, and their generously flowery façades. Through the twisting narrow alleys, shaded squares and spots, the walker discoves the secular past of the town and the local know-how in the workshops of the arts craftsmen. A land of traditions, the village managed to keep two: the Procession of Sainte Epine, the 2nd Sunday in July and the "Poule Un" (auction of donkey food) on 1 November.
Château de Bertholène
Bertholène
Known from early 12th century texts, the castle of Bertholene has an important strategic location. Visits possible on 25 July and 22 August 2014 (followed by the visit of the Musée de Montrozier), after booking on 05 65 70 71 30.
Église de La Roque-Valzergues
Saint-Saturnin-de-Lenne
The Romanesque church of la Roque Valzergues characterises the village.
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.
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.
Eglise Saint Sauveur de Grandfuel
Comps-la-Grand-Ville