Heritage in Aveyron
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House of Jeanne – One of the oldest houses in Aveyron
Sévérac d'Aveyron
One of the oldest houses in Aveyron, to discover in the medieval town of Sévérac. Medieval-themed activities in July and August.
Fenaille Museum
Rodez
Museum of archaeology and history of the Rouergue presenting an exceptional collection of statue-menhirs.
Visite guidée de Villeneuve-d'Aveyron
Villeneuve
Exceptional visit offered only in summer! Discovery of the sauveté (refuge) and bastide of Villeneuve every Wednesday morning at 10.30 am in July and August. The rest of the year only for groups.
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.
Village de Clairvaux d'Aveyron
Clairvaux-d'Aveyron
Explore Castelmary - fortified area
Castelmary
Medieval settlement of one barony out of the 12 that existed in the Rouergue, it is today a protected site in the Aveyron : you will be amazed by this hamlet and its castle overlooking the Lézert gorges and its meanders down from its rocky spur!
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.
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.
Maison Natale de Jean-Henri FABRE
Saint-Léons
Birth place of Jean-Henri FABRE. Visit: life and work of Jean-Henri FABRE, discover the setting of his childhood life. Displays: in the village, in the insect garden, along the botanical path. Itinerant exhibitions (under the microscope, history of a log, the world of butterflies).
Église du Cambon
Castelnau-de-Mandailles
The Romanesque church of Cambon was often refurbished in the 16th century. It has the particularity of having two clocktowers. The original clocktower is erected at the centre of the crossing. In the 16th century a square clocktower was added, built on the first span of the ship.
Église de Canet d'Olt
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
The church of this picturesque village built in Permien red stone dates from the 18th century.
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.