Heritage in Aveyron
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Coupiac Castle and Rural Wood Museum
Coupiac
In the heart of the village of Coupiac, the 15th century castle opens its doors to you and allows you to discover daily life in the Middle Ages and its furnished rooms.
Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Exceptional place, the Saint-Sauveur charterhouse is a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece of the XVth century. The building hosts unsuspected wealth rooms among them two cloisters, included one of the biggest in France.
Commanderie du Larzac - visite du monument Templier Hospitalier
Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
The commandry, seat of the Knights Templar and Hospitaller is a witness to the continued presence of the religious and military orders in the West.
Village fortifié de Vimenet
Vimenet
The association "L'Eau et la Pierre" propose a 2h guided tour of the medieval village of Vimenet by appointment for groups. Guided tours in summer (enquire) or by appointment for groups. Bookings: Tourism Office : +33 5 65 70 71 30.
Pont du Port de la Besse
La Salvetat-Peyralès
By the Viaur on the road to Carmaux, come and discover this pretty hamlet and bridge over the river.
Maison de la chouette à Ste Eulalie d'Olt
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
Église de Sévérac l'Eglise
Laissac-Sévérac l'Église
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".
La Maison des Dolmens
Sévérac d'Aveyron
La Maison des Dolmens is a discovery site in the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses: you will find an exhibition on the construction and the functions of these "stone tables". 17 dolmens are to be found around the Maison des Dolmens ... so don't hesitate to follow the "Dolmen Discovery Circuit" available at the Office de Tourisme!
Musée de la Mine Lucien Mazars
Aubin
History of the mines and industry of the Aubin-Decazeville area. Reconstruction of a mine gallery.
Musée Joseph Vaylet - Musée du Scaphandre
Espalion
The museum, set in the former church, presents two kinds of collection : the Joseph Vaylet folk arts museum ; and the musée du scaphandre, presenting artefacts related to the history of diving, in tribute to Rouquayrol and Denayrouze.
CHATEAU ET JARDIN DE BOURNAZEL
Bournazel
Private Renaissance château listed as a Historic Monument. One of southern France's most significant buildings with its innovative architecture and remarkable carved decor. Its gardens are classified 'Jardin Remarquables'.
Monastère et Cloître des Augustins
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
Next to the church of the penitents, or chapel of the Augustine monks, the monastery and its convent delight the visitors.