Heritage in Aveyron
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Mur-de-Barrez
This majestic tower in the main square of Mur de Barrez is in fact the ancient main gate of the fortified wall that enclosed the old centre.
Eglise Notre Dame des Mines, Combes
Aubin
Modern church, inaugurated in 1948 paying homage to miners.
Istorias à Villefranche : En quête de la relique miraculeuse
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
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.
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.
Château / Musée de la vie rurale / Musée de la pierre
Saint-Beauzély
In the château at the heart of the mediaeval village of Saint Beauzély, a collection of more than 5000 objects concerning agricultural crafts, rural life and stone crafts. Reconstruction of a school classroom at the start of the last century. Museum associated with the Museum of the Rouergue.
Rivière-sur-Tarn
Majestic 12th century mediaeval fortress built on a rocky spur dominating the Gorges du Tarn.
La Capelle-Bonance
The church of la Capelle Bonance dominates the village, nested in the valley between Lot and Serre.
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.
Visite guidée de Villeneuve-d'Aveyron
Villeneuve
Exceptional visit offered only in summer! Discovery of the sauveté (refuge) and bastide of Villeneuve every Wednesday morning at 10.30 am in July and August. The rest of the year only for groups.
Chapelle St-Amans de Valsorgue
Marnhagues-et-Latour
Decazeville
Brousse-le-Château
Sylvanès
Above the priory of the Granges, in an ecumenical spirit nestles a surprising wooded church in Russian orthodox style, a real "wooded cathedral" worthy of those of Kiji.
