Religious Sites

The recent redevelopment of Le Claux offers a lush and welcoming green space in the Lot Valley. The restoration work carried out on the site highlights the legacy of more than a mi…

In the 15th century the lords of Baumont de Thénières had this chapel built as a place for their burial place and one can still see against the north wall, their mausoleum surmount…

The Croix d'Orlhaguet dates from the 15th and 16th centuries are particularly remarkable. The 16th century cross in the church square is a listed Historic Monument, the cross on th…

In the cemetery you can see a beautiful cross carved in stone from the same period. The chapel and the cross are classified as Historical Monuments. The chapel is open to the publi…

It contains a statue of the Virgin, a copy of Notre-Dame dite des Embergues (14th century) and a Gothic wooden statue of Saint Stephen. The choir flanked by 4 cylindrical buttresse…

Listed Historic Monument, this church, in addition to its harmonious architecture, seduces visitors with the treasures it houses: a Romanesque polychrome wooden Christ, a Romanesqu…

Listed Historic Monument, this church, in addition to its harmonious architecture, seduces visitors with the treasures it houses: a Romanesque polychrome wooden Christ, a Romanesqu…

Brick faced, this church's choir contains mural paintings in orange and blue tones, paying homage to the difficult work of the miners. The stained glass windows were crafted by the…

Collection of heritage buildings from the industrial revolution with the installation of forges and coal mining equipment. What remains of the old forges are the chimneys with thei…

Collection of heritage buildings from the industrial revolution with the installation of forges and coal mining equipment. What remains of the old forges are the chimneys with thei…

Brick faced, this church's choir contains mural paintings in orange and blue tones, paying homage to the difficult work of the miners. The stained glass windows were crafted by the…

Built in the 15th century by Lord Alzias de Saunhac, the church is home to his tomb, decorated with a remarkable recumbent statue. The church features the Saunhac family coat of ar…

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…

Its comb belfry features two bells, the larger of which is engraved with the name of St Maurice, the parish patron saint. The church's choir is Romanesque, while the nave and 2 ch…

Small, partly renovated Gothic church. Open on request. Used to be an annex of Anglars. Altarpiece behind the main altar (18th) with a picturesque polychrome Virgin Mary above the …

It was, until the end of the 19th century, a parish church before Bertholène became one. The Romanesque church was first dedicated to Saint Julien. The presence of the Aubrac cross…

In the nave, the two altarpieces adorning the choir and a side chapel date from the 17th and 18th centuries respectively. Access to the upper chapel, dedicated to St. Michael, is v…

 Come and discover the village of Bournazel, a place stamped by history in a lush green setting. visit of the village suggests you follow a route through the back-streets enabling …

A church firmly planted on the ground... Built during 13th century, then fortified by the inhabitants during 14th & 15th centuries in order to protect themselves from the English…

Romanesque church built in red sandstone, on the model of the abbey-church at Conques: the choir is surrounded by an ambulatory of five small chapels. Curiosity: the impression of …

The quality of the sculptures of masks, figures and representations that decorate the base of the Gothic arches, both inside and out side. One finds a common factor with other buil…

Dating from the 15th century, this church was built by the will of Jean III d'Arpajon and his wife Anne de Bourbon Roussillon, Lords of the Brousse. Located below the castle, it ca…

Site in free access. Gate at the entrance of the chapel.

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…

We are told by the legend that... On his way to the Limousin region, St Martial founded this sanctuary and donated a piece of the Virgin Mary's veil. Besides, a dignitary of the Hu…

Since 2024, a collection of classified sacred objects has been on display in a showcase inside the church. > Chalice and paten, Silver, 17th century. Made by Toulouse master silver…

From this site, one enjoys a beautiful panorama on the Lot valley, the Aubrac, Saint Laurent d'Olt and the Lozère, Ajas and the cliff of Montplô. A rustic decoration representing a…

In 1895, the Romanesque church was demolished to make way for the present neo-Gothic church The tympanum of the church, representing the martyrdom of Saint Foy, is the work of the …

Built on the site of a Gallo-Roman site and ancient necropolis, it is placed under the patronage of Saint Cyr and Saint Juliette, his mother, martyred around 303. It was enlarged …

Picturesque site, Bes Bédène is situated on a rocky granite spur set in a remarkable natural cirque. The priory was founded by Saint Gausbert in the 10th century. The Gothic style …

The priory was founded by Saint Gausbert in the 11th century. The ogival-style church was built in 1112. A 16th-century altarpiece, statues and priestly vestments are on display. T…

The church in Le Cambon is dedicated to Saint Julian. Today, the only remaining traces of this former parish seat are the cemetery and the beautiful priory building, dating from th…

The modesty of the chapel (8m X 6m) reminds us of a place of prayer reserved for the devotion of the noble ladies and families regularly residing in the castle. The overall archite…

The old castle chapel was located at the far end of the village and was built in 1802. In 1866, the present church was erected The furniture, in neo-Gothic style, is not lacking in…

Visit of the mediaeval village. The 12th century hydraulic system that turned three mills. The superb Romanesque priory built in the 11 and 12th centuries where St Victor de Marsei…

A village steeped in history… The old town of pink sandstone is built as a fortress around its castle. The two churches and the priory bear witness to the splendor of Romanesque a…

In the years 1070-1082, Jean Langobard rebuilt the church founded by Bernard de Lévézou on an ancient place of worship for the abbey of Marseille in order to establish a Benedictin…

The church was built for the parish around 1082 after the installation of the Benedictines at Saint-Michel. The pure style of the building is an example of the sobriety and simplic…

The first church and its monastery, dedicated to St Peter, were destroyed before the 11th century. The second construction dates from the second half of the 11th century but almost…

Built at the top of a hill at an altitude of 730 meters, Notre Dame Du Buenne offers a vast panorama of the entire region Pentecost Monday, the last Sunday of May and the first Sun…

Discovery tour to be done on your own, to be picked up at the Tourist Office of Marcillac or to be downloaded here.

It houses an altarpiece of baroque style remarkable for its dimensions and its excellent condition (classified as a historical monument since 1938). Free visit every day from 10 am…

The church as it stands today dates from the 15th century. Its altarpiece and its pulpit are classified as historical monuments. The present church dates from the 15th century but …

DESCRIPTION The abbey church of Sainte-Foy was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. On its facade is the Tympanum of the Last Judgment from the same period. It is illuminated…

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…

DESCRIPTION From the upper gallery of the Abbey of Conques, our guides invite you to discover the creative process of Pierre Soulages for his contemporary stained glass windows sin…

DESCRIPTION Discover the abbey church of Sainte-Foy, a major example of Romanesque architecture. A description of the tympanum will introduce you to the 124 figures sculpted on the…

DESCRIPTION Visit the galleries in light (high season: April-September) - Discover the upper floor of the church up close to the Romanesque capitals and stained glass windows by Pi…

DESCRIPTION The audio, photo and video application lets you discover the tympanum, abbey church, stained glass windows and Treasure at your own pace. Rental and departure points: M…

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 …

These guided tours are offered during the season and school vacations, for individuals, and all year round by reservation, for groups. The places of visit are located on the site …

The jewels of Conques: impressive Romanesque architecture, a treasure unique in France, exceptional Romanesque sculptures, contemporary stained glass by Pierre Soulages and a villa…

The jewels of Conques: impressive Romanesque architecture, a treasure unique in France, exceptional Romanesque sculptures, contemporary stained glass by Pierre Soulages and a villa…

Outside the city, but on the way to Santiago de Compostela, the Chapel of St. Roch, which is depicted as a pilgrim with the bumblebee and shells, was particularly invoked during pl…

Vinzelle would come from vinum (wine) and cella (cellar), hence vincella in Low Latin. An important village in the Middle Ages, it had "High Justice and a terrible castle", and was…