Museums & Exhibitions

Au fil du rail features the passion of its creator, trains that run through a variety of settings. It moves, makes noise, features special effects... a whole world that will enchan…

Guided tour of 1 hour. Sound and Light and various animations. Au fil du rail is the passion of its creator, trains that run through several settings. It moves, makes noise, specia…

The museum is open every day upon reservation at the Lacalm town hall (05 65 44 30 12)

For opening times, contact the Lacalm community center on 05 65 44 30 12 or 06 14 35 70 38.

The maison de la Memoire presents stories, journals, testimonials and photos of those dark years in Aveyron and France on 3 levels. A team of keen volunteers, sometimes former resi…

History, narratives, accounts, photos... about these dark years in the Aveyron and France.

Inaugurated in 1979, the Aubin Mine Museum retraces the history of the Decazeville coalfield through 3 rooms. Accompanied by a guide you will discover the men at the origin of the …

Inaugurated in 1979, the Aubin Mine Museum retraces the history of the Decazeville coalfield through 3 rooms. Accompanied by a guide you will discover the men at the origin of the …

Discover the "bread" tree and its fruit, the basic ingredient in bygone years for food in rural areas. You will follow all the cycles, from the maturity of the fruit to the final p…

Maison de la Châtaigne (Chestnut House): discover the breadfruit tree and its fruit, once the staple food in rural areas. Over 140 m2, you'll follow every cycle, from the ripening …

Built over a thousand years ago on a solid rocky outcrop, this magnificent fortress overlooks one of France's Most Beautiful Villages. After discovering it in ruins in 1973, Fernan…

Situated in the village, the house, once Fernand Moly's forge and the home of his entire family, is now houses all the old tools of the farrier, the blacksmith, the clog maker and …

A documented and attractive visit to share with the youngest. The old forge, a 3 storey building each floor of about 45m2. First level: the forge master. Level 2: the craft of the…

Visit of the village (groups) History of the village and its heritage. Duration: 1h to 1h30 Rates: 4€ adult People with reduced mobility visits are available. Contact the Touris…

BELCASTEL - Let yourself be told about 1000 years of history Accompanied by the staff of the Tourist Office, discover this beautiful medieval village with schist stones founded i…

Previously kept by private owners, these prehistoric works of art, the first statues in Europe, are now on public display. They are an exceptional testimony to the culture of the m…

The Bertholène Library is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is also open during school breaks.

Situated in the west of the Aveyron département, between Rodez and Villefranche de Rouergue, Château de Bournazel is one of the most remarkable Renaissance châteaux in Occitanie, t…

Large showroom of almost 150 m². See the exhibition program HERE. For further details on the exhibitions, visit the events calendar: All the events calendar | terres-daveyron

This discovery area on the edge of the Bozouls canyon tells the story of Aveyron?s landscapes and terroirs in an unusual way. A 65-metre-long frieze traces the history of life and …

The mission of the Plateau de Montbazens network of media libraries is to give everyone access to leisure, information, documentary research and lifelong learning. Access to media …

Take advantage of the castle's pleasant garden to discover the open-air exhibition: the epic story of the construction of the Brommat and Sarrans hydroelectric dams. In 1934, the S…

The Moulin de Burée groups together in a single building, the 18th century watermill with 1980s flour mill. It has kept its soul as its renovation was in the hands of people passio…

Let yourself parachute 80 years back in time! Created to keep history alive, the site is dedicated to the Maquis Antoine, who operated in the area and found refuge there during the…

Let yourself parachute 80 years back in time! Created to keep history alive, the site is dedicated to the Maquis Antoine, who operated in the area and found refuge there during the…

Two exhibition rooms are dedicated to Charles de Louvrié, the French engineer who pioneered the jet engine (patents registered in 1863). Among the exhibits, models bring his invent…

Bagpipe capital of the world, over 100 bagpipes are on display. Audioguides allow you to discover the sound, and a film presents the practice.

After creating the "Maison de la Cabrette" in Vines, the commune of Cantoin (in northern Aveyron, 20 minutes from Laguiole) has just completed the final stages of extending the sam…

With a remarkable view of the last meander of the lake, the dam and its power station, everyone is invited to discover the history of the construction of the structure, its role in…

Since 1985, the château has hosted a contemporary art exhibition every summer, making it a veritable artistic showcase. This 13th-14th century château in the heart of the small rur…

Since 1985, the château has hosted a contemporary art exhibition every summer, making it a veritable artistic showcase. This 13th-14th century château in the heart of the small rur…

The mission of the Plateau de Montbazens network of media libraries is to give everyone access to leisure, information, documentary research and lifelong learning. Access to media …

In an atmosphere bathed in the scent of black truffles, information panels give pride of place, among mushrooms and truffles, to the black truffle (tuber melanosporum). The intimat…

Window displays and information panels. Sales of truffles in jars, products containing truffles, regional products and saffron.

The exhibition is divided into 4 spaces : 1 - Learn about the lives of cervids on the Aubrac plateau with photos and detailed comments. Introduced for 40 years, the deer became ki…

DESCRIPTION The Joseph-Fau Museum houses a rich collection of furnishings (sculptures and woodwork from the 16th–18th centuries), tapestries from the Felletin workshops (17th centu…

DESCRIPTION The Joseph-Fau museum houses a wealth of furniture (16th-18th century sculptures and woodwork), Felletin tapestries from the abbey, and remains of the cloister (Romanes…

The Conques Treasury is closed until further notice for security reasons—Thank you for your understanding The Medieval Goldsmithing Treasuryconsists of reliquaries adorned with gol…

The Tr%E9sor de Conques is closed until further notice for security reasons—thank you for your understanding. The J-Fau Museum remains open (discounted admission rates) The Medieva…

Conques is a place rich in architecture, sculpture, medieval goldsmithery and contemporary art in Aveyron The village of Conques, classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages …

The brand-new Conques-Marcillac Tourist Office—modern and welcoming—offers a unique interactive, fun, and sensory experience within a 200 m² space dedicated to interpretation and i…

The Heritage and Landscape Center is a 200m%B2 space located inside the Conques Tourist Office, dedicated to exploring the area’s heritage and landscapes: Ségala de Conques and the…

DESCRIPTION Designer Bastien Carré has taken up residence in the former convent of St Cyprien-sur-Dourdou, offering his luminous sculptures an incredible setting where architecture…

DESCRIPTION Designer Bastien Carré has taken up residence in the former convent of St Cyprien-sur-Dourdou, offering his luminous sculptures an incredible setting where architecture…

In order to better understand this rich and particular territory, thematic panels have been installed inside the house of Guilhaumard to present the characteristics of this sensiti…

"La triangulaire de Cransac" is the result of a long reflection on local history. This work of contemporary art, declined in three poles, is the answer to a commission given to the…

Local history (mine and thermalism), social history, transformation of landscapes, individual and collective memories, constitution of the archives of a collection, contemporary cr…

Local history (mine and thermalism), social history, transformation of the landscapes, individual and collective memories, constitution of the archives of a collection, contemporar…

Reception, shop, garden, outside stage, various events, contemporary exhibitions, etc., are some of the components that give rythm to the life of this house. For your visit, you wi…

Reception, shop, garden, outside stage, various events, contemporary exhibitions, etc., are some of the components that give rythm to the life of this house. For your visit, you wi…

The guided tour of the stations of the cross includes an introduction to the work followed by a description of each painting. Discover the beautiful history of the work that was un…

The 19th century Notre-Dame church holds an inestimable treasure: the only Way of the Cross in the world painted by Gustave Moreau in 1863. Listed Historic Monument.

Industrial heritage: steel, metal, glass,bricks. Mining heritage: extraction of coal in the pits and discovery. Exhibition of material, photos, various products (DVDs, postcards, b…

Industrial heritage: steel, metal, glass,bricks. Mining heritage: extraction of coal in the pits and discovery. Exhibition of material, photos, various products (DVDs, postcards, b…

Network located in Decazeville, Aubin, Cransac-Les-Thermes, Firmi and Viviez. The 5 media libraries are open to all, with free access and free registration. They welcome the publi…

Discovery day for school groups and leisure centres with tailor-made programmes: From wheat to bread - Hydroelectric energy and gearing - Nature and writing

Birth place of the poet François FABIÉ (1846-1928) "bard of Rouergue", whose house where he was born has been arranged as a museum where the poet's souvenirs have been conserved in…

This water mill, which has existed since the late 16th century, was used to produce walnut oil and flour. After contributing to the local economy for centuries, it ceased to operat…

It is equipped with two pairs of flour millstones (under restoration) and of one oil millstone. During the visit, its owner (descendent of millers) will explain you the functionnin…

L'esplanade du Foirail: a former livestock fairground on the banks of the River Lot; the 8-pin bowling green: an emblematic Aveyron game. From the foirail: breathtaking traditional…