Heritage in Aveyron
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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.
Eglise de Ste Geneviève sur Argence
Argences-en-Aubrac
Ancient church with 2 twin naves separated by round pillars, demolished at the end of the 14th century. One sees the remains between the chapelle de Thénières and the presbytery.
Chapelle St-Cyrice et Sentier d'interprétation
Le Truel
Above Le Truel, on the site of the chapel Saint-Cyrice of the Ifernet, the Parc naturel régional des Grands causses has installed an interpretation path around this peaceful site. Stop for picnic and discovery of the heritage.
Eglise collégiale de Salles-Curan
Salles-Curan
Collegiate CHURCH: Glèisa de Las Salas or Gleisa Sant-Guirald.
Château des évêques
Salles-Curan
Guillaume de La Tour, bishop of Rodez and lord of Salles-Curan, built this castle in 1441-1447 - he and his successors reside there frequently, to the extent that they often administer the diocese from there...
Château de Taurines
Centrès
13th-14th century castle restaured in 1982 by the "Association du Château de Taurines", in collaboration with "Les Compagnons du Devoir". Every summer since 1985, an exhibition of contemporary art is presented in this exceptional setting.
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.
Commanderie du Larzac - visite du monument Templier Hospitalier
Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
The commandry, seat of the Knights Templar and Hospitaller is a witness to the continued presence of the religious and military orders in the West.
Le pont du Cayla à La Bastide l'Evêque
Le Bas Ségala
What a picturesque getaway in the Aveyron gorges ! This ancient bridge is appreciated by the hikers who follow the GR62 B marked trail for its greenery background and preserved environment.
Le Belvédère de Castelnau-Lassouts
Castelnau-de-Mandailles
Eglise Fortifiée de Sainte Radegonde
Sainte-Radegonde
14th and 15th century fortified church, similar to a castle with towers, sentry walk-way.
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.
Musée de la Mine Lucien Mazars
Aubin
History of the mines and industry of the Aubin-Decazeville area. Reconstruction of a mine gallery.