Découverte du village de St-Côme d'Olt
Saint-Côme-d'Olt is a medieval village, classified as "one of the most beautiful villages in France", and has preserved its ancient infrastructure, with moats (now the town tower) and fortified walls with three gates.
Situated on the route de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle from Le Puy (via Podensis, now GR65), the village of Saint-Côme d'Olt is home to a number of well-preserved or restored 15th and 16th century houses. The village is also home to a number of well-preserved or restored 15th- and 16th-century houses, including several "Philibert" roofs, named after their designer Philibert Delhormes, architect to King Henri II. A stroll around the grounds reveals a number of fine relics of the past.
The church
Built in the 16th century by architect Jean Salvanh, who also designed the bell tower of Rodez cathedral, this church is distinguished by its twisted or flamed steeple.
Place de la Barrieyre
Formerly known as Place du Triomphe du Peuple, this square stands in front of the town's main fortified gate.
Maison Dufau
Located at the top of rue du Terral, this house once belonged to a notary. Its tower, dovecote and old shop are still visible.
Manoir des Sires de Calmont
Situated near the church, this is the seat of the village's town hall. Built in the 12th century by the Count of Calmont, it has been restored many times.
The Maison des Consuls
Situated in one of the village's oldest streets, home to several 15th and 16th-century residences, this house is remarkable for its mullioned windows, arched entrance door and curious caryatid head.
The Greffe Tower
As its name suggests, before the French Revolution, this was the seat of the court of justice under the authority of the baronial judge.
Chapel of the Penitents
Built in the 12th century and formerly known as Saint Pierre de la Bouïsse, this is a listed historic monument.
The Maison d'Armagnac
This beautifully proportioned house with its high gable is a reminder of Mgr Frayssinous, former bishop of Hermopolis, minister to King Charles X and tutor to the Duke of Bordeaux.
L'Ouradou
This small octagonal-roofed building was erected in memory of the plague of 1586.
The Convent of Malet
The Couvent de Malet, located on the Route d'Aubrac, was once owned by the Dômerie d'Aubrac, and then ceded to the young community of Moines Hospitaliers d'Aubrac.
Le Portail de Lévinhac
1 km from St-Côme-dOlt in the direction of Espalion, this reassembled portal belonged to an 11th-century church demolished in 1852.
Guided tours are organized in July and August.
