Heritage in Aveyron
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Eglise de Thérondels
Thérondels
The church of Thérondels houses a jewel: a 12th century wooden sculpture of Christ that received the honours of the Musée du Quai Branly for its inaugural exhibition.
Eglise et Jardin botanique Saint-Xist
Le Clapier
Saint Xist is situated in the commune of Clapier, between this village and that of Fondamente. It's bell-tower completes its elegant architecture and serves as a landmark for the small hamlet nestling at its feet. At he foot of the plateau du Guilhaumard, reputed for its rich flora and fauna, come and discover the Saint Xist botanical garden.
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.
Église St Laurent de Prades d'Aubrac
Prades-d'Aubrac
Prades d'Aubrac is one of the highest municipalities of the department with Aurelle-Verlac. The church was rebuilt from 1540 to 1546.
Église de Castelnau de Mandailles
Castelnau-de-Mandailles
The castle of Castelnau was fully renovated in the 16th century. A lordly chapel was erected at the time, within the exterior fortifications adjacent to the old watchtower.
Moulin de Cavaillac
Naussac
Visit and demonstration (depending on season) of flour on grain grindstones, production of nut oil with a vertical grindstone, heating point, presser and sawing bench to cut complete trees.
Vestiges du château de Peyroles
La Salvetat-Peyralès
Ruins of an ancient fortified castle which gave its name to the region, the Peyralès !
Visite guidée de Najac
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.
Tour templière de La Clau
Vézins-de-Lévézou
The 14th century tower of the Templar commandery of La Clau. Fortified the place became a Templar commandery in the 13th century, of which the castle tower, repaired in 1681 remains. Outdoor visit free throughout the year (explanatory panel)
Visite du village de Peyrusse le Roc et du site médiéval
Peyrusse-le-Roc
Fortified by nature, Peyrusse, the ancient Petrucia seeks its origins in the night of time. It's a life-size history book, a walk through the centuries.
Bosc Castle - House of Toulouse-Lautrec
Camjac
This richly furnished medieval castle, and exceptional family home, gave Toulouse-Lautrec the assets to become one of the 19th-century most famous painters. The artist is still present there through drawings, posters and lithographs.
Château de Peyrelade
Rivière-sur-Tarn
Majestic 12th century mediaeval fortress built on a rocky spur dominating the Gorges du Tarn.
Conques - Trésor d'orfèvrerie médiévale
Conques-en-Rouergue
Miraculously preserved religious treasure.
Capelette de Lenne
Saint-Martin-de-Lenne
Built on the causse near a Roman road, the capelette dominates the hamlet of Lenne.
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" !
Eglise Notre Dame
Comps-la-Grand-Ville
Explore Castelmary - fortified area
Castelmary
Medieval settlement of one barony out of the 12 that existed in the Rouergue, it is today a protected site in the Aveyron : you will be amazed by this hamlet and its castle overlooking the Lézert gorges and its meanders down from its rocky spur!