Heritage in Aveyron
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DOLMENS TOUR
Saint-Affrique
Indulge yourself a sample of the great dolmens variety in southern-Aveyron, thanks to our discovery driving tour starting from Saint-Affrique (35 km).
Château de Calmont d'Olt
Espalion
Perched above the town of Espalion, the castle of Calmont d'Olt is a historic monument which dominates the Lot valley. Daily shows and live demonstrations with siege machines everyday during the summer holidays.
Moulin Le Moulinet : visites, production d'huile de noix et de farine de meule
Saint-André-de-Najac
Come and discover the art of the force of water as well as the ingeniousness of our ancestors: demonstrations and explanations will be given. This watermill stands out for three different activities that have been in working order since 1200: sawmill, nut oil mill, cereal mill.
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.
Chapelle de Salars
Pont-de-Salars
Petit meurtre en bastide - Enquête
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Notre Dame du Buenne
Clairvaux-d'Aveyron
Escape game famille
Marnhagues-et-Latour
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.
Street Art Tour du Laissagais
Laissac-Sévérac l'Église
Musée de la Dragonnière
Les Costes-Gozon
Château de Valon
Lacroix-Barrez
The site of Valon is impressive. It offers a sumptuous panoramic view of the "Gorges de la Truyère". Come in through the door- you enter into a universe of history, tales and legends. A staircase straight out of a fantasy tale.
Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
The Black Penitents' chapel is a baroque jewel of the XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries. Behind its sober facade hides a rich decoration with a painted vault, a colorful and golden altarpiece and six big paintings.
