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Eglise St Thomas de Cantorbéry
Mur-de-Barrez
A sculpture unique in France on the ceiling of the church of Saint Thomas of Cantorbéry: carved statue keystone. It remains a real mystery. Beautiful 18th century altarpiece.
Découverte de la vieille ville d'Entraygues
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Visit the old town. Departure from the Office de Tourisme, marked itinerary from N° 1 to N° 21 (signs positioned along the circuit). Free guided visit available from the Office de Tourisme in French, English, Spanish, German and Dutch.
Prieuré de Comberoumal
Saint-Beauzély
Nestling in an agreeable natural setting away from prying eyes, this priory situated on the route de Mauriac on the edge of Saint Beauzély represents a charming haven of peace. Each year in august the priory holds a concert as part of the Festival de Musiques Sacrées de Sylvanès (Sylvanès religious music festival).
Château de Valon
Lacroix-Barrez
The site of Valon is impressive. It offers a sumptuous panoramic view of the "Gorges de la Truyère". Come in through the door- you enter into a universe of history, tales and legends. A staircase straight out of a fantasy tale.
Musée Joseph Vaylet - Musée du Scaphandre
Espalion
The museum, set in the former church, presents two kinds of collection : the Joseph Vaylet folk arts museum ; and the musée du scaphandre, presenting artefacts related to the history of diving, in tribute to Rouquayrol and Denayrouze.
Chapelle Notre Dame d'Orient
Laval-Roquecezière
Chapel, altarpiece, sundial, leather altar. Listed Historic Monument.
Moulin de Couffinhal à Couesques
Entraygues-sur-Truyère
This water mill already existed in 1683, it was destined for the production of flour and walnut oil and worked until 1970.
Visite libre de Laissac
Laissac-Sévérac l'Église
Eglise Notre Dame des Mines, Combes
Aubin
Modern church, inaugurated in 1948 paying homage to miners.
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.
Château des Hermeaux à Saint Laurent d'Olt
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
Discover the Château des Hermeaux and its magnificent view of St. Laurent d’Olt! This 18th-century castle, formerly an IME (Institute for Medical Education), is once again open to the public throughout the year.
Micro-musée du Clairon Rolland
Argences-en-Aubrac
The chapel of the Lacalm cemetery welcomes the micro museum dedicated to the memory and heroic adventures of Bugle Guillaume Rolland Officer of the légion d'honneur, hero of the battle of Sidi-Brahim in 1845.
Le MUC : Musée municipal Urbain Cabrol
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Generalist museum predominantly archaeological and ethnological. Installation of new Beaux Arts rooms. Temporary art exhibitions.
Église de Saint Laurent d'Olt
Saint-Laurent-d'Olt
St Laurent is a village built on a rocky ridge in a meander of the Lot. The church was built in 1483.
Chapelle Notre Dame des Buis
Saint-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
This chapel was built in 1827 in the place of a small shrine to house a statue found there by a shepherd...
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.