Heritage in Aveyron
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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.
Eglise de Verlac
St-Geniez-d'Olt-et-d'Aubrac
Verlac, a typical mountain village has a Romanesque church listed historical monument in 1977.
Site du Fort et Vieil Aubin
Aubin
Perched on its rocky promontory, the Fort d'Aubin has watched over the town from time immemorial
Chapelle des gabariers et village
Livinhac-le-Haut
Church in the center of Laroque Bouillac with ecclesiastical garments, cross classified and tryptic of Hervé Vernhes
Pont du Port de la Besse
La Salvetat-Peyralès
By the Viaur on the road to Carmaux, come and discover this pretty hamlet and bridge over the river.
Visitez La Bastide l'Evêque
Le Bas-Ségala
Walk through the alleyways of this charming village and discover the copper foundries !
Visitez Saint-Salvadou
Le Bas-Ségala
Come and discover the wooded and green landscapes of Saint Salvadou; a village in which resides the “Segala’s cathedral”, a neolithic church ! This small, beautifully flowered village is labeled 2 flowers of “Villes et Villages Fleuris”.
Explore Baraqueville
Baraqueville
Settled in a Segala ridge, this small modern town owes its creation and expansion to its geographical location, which gave it - and still gives it - the opportunity to play a major role in the area economy for agriculture.
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!
Pont de Brousse-le-château
Brousse-le-Château
Visite nocturne de St-Jean d'Alcas
St-Jean-et-St-Paul
Eglise romane Sainte Fauste
Bozouls
12th century Romanesque church, built on a promontory, at the heart of the geological site of Bozouls.
Eglise Notre Dame d'Aubin
Aubin
Superb church built in the 12th century, modified in the 15th century harmoniously mixing Romanesque and Gothic styles.
Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs
Espalion
On the road of St Jacques de Compostelle, built in 1700, derelict abd then renovated from 2001, the Chapel of the White Penitents, with a brotherhood going back to 1668, is distinguished by its facade with a door framed with "refends" and crowned with an arched pediment. An oculus and two windows surround a niche with a statue of the H. Virgin.
Découverte du village de Villecomtal
Villecomtal
An accompanied visit of Villecomtal to discover the history of this emblematic mediaeval village of red sandstone dominated by its 15th century château.
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.
Musée du Patrimoine Minier et Industriel
Decazeville
Visit of approx. 1h30 on the history of the Mining, steel, iron through the preservation of the industrial heritage of Decazeville, Aubin, Cransac, Firmi and Viviez.
Château de Sévérac
Sévérac-d'Aveyron
Discover the Middle Age ramparts, towers and chapel, the Renaissance façade, exceptional viewpoint over the Aveyron valley and the medieval village and viewpoint indicator. Sévérac le Château is an ideal place to stay and discover the Aveyron.