Heritage in Aveyron
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St Martin Romanesque church (located in the village of Plaisance)
Plaisance
This beautiful Norman style church which has been recently restored is decorated with sculptures and capitals from the Romanesque period. This historic monument dating to the 12th century can be visited on request.
Eglise Fortifiée d'Inières
Sainte-Radegonde
14th and 15th century fortified church, with access to the church's refuge chambers.
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.
Abbaye de Sylvanès
Sylvanès
History of the Abbey. Cistercian architecture. 12th century abbey-church. 13th century scriptorium. 12th and 13th century Capitular room. 12th century abbey logis. International cultural and spiritual centre. Singing courses, conferences, sacred picture art courses... International religious music festival.
La Fontaine des Barthes
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
La Couvertoirade - Jeu de piste
La Couvertoirade
Village de Salles-la-Source
Salles-la-Source
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié - La Capelette - Laissac
Laissac-Sévérac l'Église
Visite libre de Coussergues
Palmas d'Aveyron
Conques - Visites en nocturne des tribunes
Conques-en-Rouergue
Eglise de Ste Geneviève sur Argence
Argences-en-Aubrac
Ancient church with 2 twin naves separated by round pillars, demolished at the end of the 14th century. One sees the remains between the chapelle de Thénières and the presbytery.
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.
Église Saint-Jacques le Majeur
Brousse-le-Château
Historical Monument, 15 century church, village listed in the Prettiest Villages in France. With its fortified belltower it is proudly erected below the village, near the Tarn and the Alrance.
Chapelle St-Cyrice et Sentier d'interprétation
Le Truel
Above Le Truel, on the site of the chapel Saint-Cyrice of the Ifernet, the Parc naturel régional des Grands causses has installed an interpretation path around this peaceful site. Stop for picnic and discovery of the heritage.
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.