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Ste Eulalie d'Olt, village classé parmi les Plus Beaux Villages de France en Aveyron
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
Along the left bank of the Lot, in a fertile plain, at 4 km upstream from St Geniez, the medieval hamlet of Ste Eulalie d'Olt, village listed among the Prettiest Villages in France . The medieval town, nestled in greenery, charms the visitor with its stone houses, sometimes thatched, and their generously flowery façades. Through the twisting narrow alleys, shaded squares and spots, the walker discoves the secular past of the town and the local know-how in the workshops of the arts craftsmen. A land of traditions, the village managed to keep two: the Procession of Sainte Epine, the 2nd Sunday in July and the "Poule Un" (auction of donkey food) on 1 November.
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.
Forteresse Royale de Najac
Najac
The 12th and 13th century royal fortress is an extraordinary example of military defences It was actively used in the fight against the Cathars and the Hundred Years war. Its dungeon served as a prison for the last Knights of the Rouergue.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Ceignac
Calmont
800 years of religious architecture gathered in one site : purely amazing !
Découvrez le Pont de Grand-Fuel
Sainte-Juliette-sur-Viaur
Visite guidée de Najac et de la maison du Gouverneur
Najac
Its architectural heritage and its natural environment have enabled Najac to be classed as one of the plus beaux villages de France (most beautiful villages in France), to boast the label of "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire" Town of Art and History and recently the label of "Grands Sites Midi-Pyrénées" with Villefranche de Rouergue.
La Couvertoirade - visite de la cité Templière Hospitalière
La Couvertoirade
Mediaeval village reflecting the military power of the Knights Templar and the daily life of the Hospitaller.
Commanderie du Larzac - La boîte à Histoire
Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
Eglise du XIIème siècle à Bes Bédène
Campouriez
12th century church on a rocky peak, picturesque site in Bès Bédène, 13th century bridge.
Maison de l'Aubrac
Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac
Discover the Aubrac in all its dimensions: its nature, its history, its culture, its economy, its gastronomy, its traditions... through the seasons.
HISTORIC TOWN CENTRE
Rodez
Rodez through the ages. Cathedral, bishop's palace (exterior), 14th, 15th and 16th century listed houses. Themed visits are organised for individuals according to the time of year.
Le MUC : Musée municipal Urbain Cabrol
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Generalist museum predominantly archaeological and ethnological. Installation of new Beaux Arts rooms. Temporary art exhibitions.
Chapelle d'Aurelle
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
Église romane d'Estables
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
The Romanesque church of Estables dates from the 12th century. It was built in red stone.
