Heritage in Aveyron
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Église de Canet d'Olt
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
The church of this picturesque village built in Permien red stone dates from the 18th century.
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.
Les Martinets du Lézert, forges du cuivre
Le Bas Ségala
In the heart of the Aveyron gorges and the Lezert valley lies a historical savoir-faire… During your visit of la Bastide l'Evêque, come and discover the copper foundries. Meet passionate people that brought back to life "martinaïres" !
Mélac castle
Saint-Rome-de-Cernon
This rare fortified wealthy house of the southern Rouergue was built between the 14th and the 16th centuries. The castle has four main buildings which are interconnected by towers (Renaissance tower) and form an amazing inner courtyard with arcades.
Château de Graves
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Visite libre de Palmas
Palmas d'Aveyron
Jeu pour les familles : Mystère à la Chartreuse, 6-12 ans
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Château Templier de la Couvertoirade
La Couvertoirade
Established during the 13th century, this château is a listed Historic Monument, emblematic of the military order of the Templar, these Knights of Christ, monks and soldiers.
Eglise romane de Saint-Austremoine
Salles-la-Source
Church of Saint-Austremoine (listed Historical Monument ) : A stage of the evangelisation
La Triangulaire de Cransac
Cransac-les-Thermes
Discover "La Triangulaire de Cransac MUSEE DE LA MEMOIRE - PROPRIETE UNIVERSELLE ®", work of art in the public space.
Chapelle du St Sépulcre
Campagnac
In the east, halfway between Campagnac and Saint Urbain, stands a chapel, in the past the location of an annual pilgrimage, built in the 18th century on a certainly older part.
Eglise de St Pierre de Bessuéjouls
Bessuéjouls
Located on one of the most prestigious pilgrimage roads "Le Chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle", the church of St Pierre de Bessuéjouls, in pink stone, was rebuilt in the 15th century, but preserved its Romanesque part under the belltower intact.
Saint-Izaire castle and archery museum
Saint-Izaire
Fortified castle from the 14th century whose impressive sandstone walls hide the refinement of its internal decoration.
Château de Brousse
Brousse-le-Château
13th to 18th century castle (château fort). The fortified walls have been conserved as has the major part of its walkway. Diverse exhibitions, paintings, photos, ancient tools...
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.