Heritage in Aveyron
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Visite nocturne de la chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Jeu pour les familles : Mystère à la Chartreuse, 6-12 ans
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Visite sensorielle de la chartreuse Saint-Sauveur
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Découverte de la vieille ville d'Entraygues
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Visit the old town. Departure from the Office de Tourisme, marked itinerary from N° 1 to N° 21 (signs positioned along the circuit). Free guided visit available from the Office de Tourisme in French, English, Spanish, German and Dutch.
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.
Abbaye de Bonneval
Le Cayrol
The abbey of Bonneval, from the 12th century, was initially a monastery of the Cistercian order, then aboned in the revolution, the ruins were rebuil in 1875 by a community of Trappistines. The nuns lived from their manual work, and made excellent chocolate: the famous chocolate of Bonneval.
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'.
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.
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!!!
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue pour les déficients visuels
Sauveterre-de-Rouergue
La mine à ciel ouvert et le chevalement de mine de Decazeville
Decazeville
The mining industrial heritage of Decazeville : the open cast coal mine and the mine shaft of Decazeville.