Découverte du village de St-Côme d'Olt
One of France's most beautiful villages, Saint-Côme-d?Olt was a prosperous little town in the Middle Ages, protected by a fortified wall with three gates.
The village is characterized by its circular layout, organized around a central square dominated by the church and its striking twisted (or flamed) bell tower, facing its imposing castle.
The architectural qualities of the town?s beautiful 15th and 16th century residences bear witness to this wealth.
Numerous facades feature geminated or mullioned windows, and staircase towers topped with bell towers.
You'll also discover curious hull-shaped roofs, with Philibert Delorme-style roof timbers covered in grey shale tiles with a silvery sheen.
Saint-Côme-d'Olt is located on the GR®65, also known as the "Via Podiensis", the route to Santiago de Compostela.
This medieval town, whose bridge crosses the River Lot - Olt in Occitan - has retained the authenticity of its narrow streets, where it's pleasant to get lost...
The village is overlooked by the hamlet of Roquelaure and the "coulée de lave", a basaltic scree on the hillside overlooking the Lot..
