Heritage in Aveyron
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St Martin Romanesque church (located in the village of Plaisance)
Plaisance
This beautiful Norman style church which has been recently restored is decorated with sculptures and capitals from the Romanesque period. This historic monument dating to the 12th century can be visited on request.
Saint Santin : Le Village double
St-Santin
From spring 2011, discover the history of the village of Saint Santin, village unique in France for its double identity and its unusual history.
Site du Viaduc de Millau
Millau
For the discovery of the Viaduct and the Aveyron. This unique area installed in the old Causses farm of Brocuéjouls, is the ideal location to discover the viaduct of Millau, the Aveyron, its cultural and natural heritage.
Château de Calmont d'Olt
Espalion
Perched above the town of Espalion, the castle of Calmont d'Olt is a historic monument which dominates the Lot valley. Daily shows and live demonstrations with siege machines everyday during the summer holidays.
Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
Exceptional place, the Saint-Sauveur charterhouse is a Flamboyant Gothic masterpiece of the XVth century. The building hosts unsuspected wealth rooms among them two cloisters, included one of the biggest in France.
CHATEAU ET JARDIN DE BOURNAZEL
Bournazel
Private Renaissance château listed as a Historic Monument. One of southern France's most significant buildings with its innovative architecture and remarkable carved decor. Its gardens are classified 'Jardin Remarquables'.
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.
Les Bateliers du Viaduc
Creissels
Let your boatmaster guide you and discover the treasures of our region: fauna, flora, geology, listed village and Viaduct of Millau.
Visite nocturne de la chartreuse Saint-Sauveur
Villefranche-de-Rouergue
La Tour de Monaco
Mur-de-Barrez
This majestic tower in the main square of Mur de Barrez is in fact the ancient main gate of the fortified wall that enclosed the old centre.
A WALKING TOUR INTO TOWN
Roquefort-sur-Soulzon
Discover Saint-Affrique, located in Southern Aveyron in the heart of the " Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses ". Along a tour, the town will reveal its treasures and secrets !
DOLMENS TOUR
St-Affrique
Indulge yourself a sample of the great dolmens variety in southern-Aveyron, thanks to our discovery driving tour starting from Saint-Affrique (35 km).
Découverte du village de St-Côme d'Olt
St-Côme-d'Olt
15th - 16th century church of Saint Come, belfry, old village centre. Visits of the penitents' chapel. 11th century Romanesque art, curved roof (Philibert style).
Visite libre de Saint Geniez d'Olt
St-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
We propose an excursion in the 'ville des lumieres' to discover the monuments, mostly dating from the 17th and 18th century, and get to know the life of the inhabitants better.