Heritage in Aveyron
all sites to visit

Chapelle Notre-Dame de Treize Pierres

Villefranche-de-Rouergue

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

Plateau des Forges du Gua

Aubin

Collection of heritage buildings from the industrial revolution.

Église de Malescombes

Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt

Built around 1735, the church was part of the castle of the famous family of Curières, one of the most powerful ones in the Rouergue.

Maison de la Mémoire (House of Memory) in the Saint-Affrique area

Saint-Affrique

Come and explore the variety and richness of the Aveyron's heritage and culture. Entry is free!!!

Le Maître des Secrets de Najac - Jeu de piste 6-12 ans

Najac

Maison de Guitard

Rodez

Visitez Saint-Salvadou

Le Bas Ségala

Come and discover the wooded and green landscapes of Saint Salvadou; a village in which resides the “Segala's cathedral”, a neolithic church ! This small, beautifully flowered village is labeled 2 flowers of “Villes et Villages Fleuris”.

Visite libre de Coussergues

Palmas d'Aveyron

Visite libre de Gaillac d'Aveyron et de Gagnac

Gaillac-d'Aveyron

Le Saloir

Roquefort-sur-Soulzon

The Saloir is a center of resources, research and development of the heritage of Roquefort.

Notre Dame du Buenne

Clairvaux-d'Aveyron

EULALIE D'ART

Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt

Saint Eulalie d'Olt, classed amongst the plus beaux villages de France (most beautiful villages in France), has set up an artistic and craft centre. A old 17th century barn has been restored to enable the installation of artists and artisans d'art (artistic craftsmen). This building called "Eulalie d'Art" houses 6 creation workshops that perpetuate the "savoir-faire".

Eglise Saint Jean l'Evangéliste

Najac

The church of Saint Jean was on of the first Gothic churches in the Rouergue.

Visite de la Vieille Ville d'Entraygues pour les enfants

Entraygues-sur-Truyère

Discover the old centre of Entraygues whilst having fun at the same time. Answer questions (games, charades...) and come back and check your answers at the Office de Tourisme. Free documentation from the Office de Tourisme.

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.

Eglise romane de Perse

Espalion

The Romanesque church of Perse, built between the late 11th century and the start of the 12th. The church of Perse was the parish church of Espalion until the construction in the 15th century of the church Saint-Jean-Baptiste (currently Musées des Arts et Traditions populaires et du Scaphandre) at the centre of the fortified town. The church of Perse was located on one of the roads of Compostelle from Puy-en-Velay to Conques.

Eglise de St Pierre de Bessuéjouls

Bessuéjouls

Located on one of the most prestigious pilgrimage roads "Le Chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle", the church of St Pierre de Bessuéjouls, in pink stone, was rebuilt in the 15th century, but preserved its Romanesque part under the belltower intact.

Château de Brousse

Brousse-le-Château

13th to 18th century castle (château fort). The fortified walls have been conserved as has the major part of its walkway. Diverse exhibitions, paintings, photos, ancient tools...

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.