Heritage in Aveyron
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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!!!
Eglise Saint Martial
Rieupeyroux
Down the center of the ancient sauveté lies the impressive St Martial church which was classified as a historical monument.
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.
Château de Larguiès
Salles-Curan
Guided visit of the exterior of the château built at the beginning of the 16th century and the garden. The château is listed in the Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques.
Eglise Saint Jean l'Evangéliste
Najac
The church of Saint Jean was on of the first Gothic churches in the Rouergue.
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!
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.
Visite sensorielle de la chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
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'.
House of Jeanne – One of the oldest houses in Aveyron
Sévérac d'Aveyron
One of the oldest houses in Aveyron, to discover in the medieval town of Sévérac. Medieval-themed activities in July and August.
Croix de Bleyssol à Vabre-Tizac
Le Bas Ségala
This 15th century limestone cross classified as a historical monument lies near the site of the former village of Bleyssol.
Eglise de Saint-Salvadou et sa croix processionnelle
Le Bas Ségala
Come and visit this remarkable neogothic church nicknamed the Cathedral of Segala !