Heritage in Aveyron
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Vue panoramique et visite de Camarès
Camarès
Circuit discovery of the Vieux Camarès free visit (leaflet available at the Office de Tourisme).
Commanderie des Canabières
Salles-Curan
The commandery of the hospitallers of Saint Jean de Jérusalem des Canabières is the oldest hospitaller foundation in Rouergue.
Forteresse Royale de Najac
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.
Chapelle Notre Dame de Laval
Saint-André-de-Najac
Eglise St Jean-Baptiste de La Bastide l'Evêque
Le Bas Ségala
This meridional gothic church from the XIV-XVI period is quite special with its pink granite built. It is a great example of a steeple porch reminding us of the one from Villefranche de Rouergue.
Eglise de Saint-Salvadou et sa croix processionnelle
Le Bas Ségala
Come and visit this remarkable neogothic church nicknamed the Cathedral of Segala !
Oreilles en balade à Peyrusse-le-Roc
Peyrusse-le-Roc
With a helmet on your ears, discover the Aveyron. Let yourself be guided by the stories told and lived by the inhabitants of the village. An activity for everyone or family. Adult version and child version, free.
Pont de Brousse-le-château
Brousse-le-Château
Visite libre de Cruéjouls
Palmas d'Aveyron
Le Sentier du Berger
Sévérac d'Aveyron
On the Aire de l'Aveyron at the exit 42 of the A 75, enjoy a stop to discover our small heritage in dry stone. An association of enthusiasts reconstituted a shepherd's hut and tower, a lavagna, walls... to give you a view of the treasures hidden in our countryside and that shape our landscapes.
Abbaye de Bonneval
Le Cayrol
The abbey of Bonneval, from the 12th century, was initially a monastery of the Cistercian order, then aboned in the revolution, the ruins were rebuil in 1875 by a community of Trappistines. The nuns lived from their manual work, and made excellent chocolate: the famous chocolate of Bonneval.
Château de Montaigut
Gissac
Immerse yourself in history in this unique medieval castle built on an ancient necropolis. And enjoy stunning views of the surrounding red soil region: the impressive Rougier de Camarès.
Musée de la forge et de l'ancienne vie rurale
Lescure-Jaoul
Come and discover a fascinating piece of local history with this museum located in the former smithy of the village !
Village fortifié de Vimenet
Vimenet
The association "L'Eau et la Pierre" propose a 2h guided tour of the medieval village of Vimenet by appointment for groups. Guided tours in summer (enquire) or by appointment for groups. Bookings: Tourism Office : +33 5 65 70 71 30.