Towns & Villages

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…

Today, the Val de Lenne Lake with its amenities is the first tourist attraction in Baraqueville, prized by visitors as well as the inhabitants : several bike and foot trails, a bea…

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 today To be born, to die and to be reborn" You can visit the village with audioguides. For nearly 2 hours, Marie de Saunhac will count the history of the village sinc…

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…

 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 real fortress whose defensive architecture is clearly visible: a keep, a succession of towers included in ramparts crowned with machicolations and pierced with numerous loopholes…

Depending on your taste you can immerse yourself in the history of this fort or stroll in the alleys of the village, stop at the church and end up in the castle grounds. All this i…

Fortified 13th-18th century château - Like a noble battleship perched on its rock, the Château of Brousse dominates the valleys of the Tarn and the Alrance, proudly protecting its …

Classified as the Most Beautiful Village in France, it is in the heart of nature that the medieval village of Brousse-le-Château has taken up residence. Escape among the narrow and…

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…

Points of interest not to be missed: the Noria, the 11th century Old Bridge, Notre Dame du Camarès (panoramic view and orientation table from the statue of the Virgin), the old cas…

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…

Its reliquary in the 15th century Gothic style chapel would present fragments of the True Cross.

>>>> Use the map to find your way around (see image). Etymology : The name Cassagnes derives from the Gallic word cassanus, meaning "oak". Bégonhès comes from the name of the De Bé…

A hamlet built on a legend... According to a local legend, it is said Taurines's primitive church was founded after a grave containing bones was discovered. Supposedly, its locat…

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

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 different walking aids ? The interactive map equipped with a smartphone, geolocate your position and the works of art in the pays decazevillois - vallée du lot destination. T…

From whatever direction you come in, via charming meandering roads, you arrive in Entraygues. And what a recompense, the beauty of the site amazes you. This town with its numerous …

Come and discover this town of medieval remains, with its narrow streets, half-timbered houses, cantous and ganelles, and, of course, its medieval structures: 2 13th-century Gothic…

This town with its numerous mediaeval vestiges lying between the Lot and the Truyère, offers us its old streets, its cantous fireplaces and ganelles, superb timber-framed houses da…

Every Thursday, Jacques, a volunteer guide with a passion for history, introduces visitors to the history and architectural riches of Entraygues since the early Middle Ages, when i…

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…

Discover our once-fortified town, nestled at the foot of the imposing Château Fort of the Lords of Calmont. Its old houses bathed in the waters of the river, between the Vieux Pala…

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 …

Let the booklet guide you into the heart of Espalion to solve the riddle. The answer is available from the Espalion tourist information office during opening hours.

On the Via Podensis of the Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, Estaing, one of Aveyron's Most Beautiful Villages in France, reveals its secrets on this tour of the village's m…

On the Via Podensis of the Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, Estaing, one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (most beautiful villages in France label) in the Aveyron count…

You'll find them in London, Brussels, Tokyo, Barcelona, Mexico City? and here they are in Decazeville, Cransac-Les-Thermes and Livinhac-le-Haut! Miniature sculptures, figurines, st…

The first thing you notice when arriving in Gramond is the large 3-wing building, formerly house of the Domican Sisters, a congregation founded in 1843. Nowadays, it has become a r…

Hikers won't be bored with the remarkable alternating agricultural and wooded sceneries. At 728 meters high, the Puech of the Goat offers a great panorama of the Segala plateau Th…

Situated next to the ancient route passing across the plateau from north to south and so uniting the Orient and the Occident from the Mediterranean ports, La Cavalerie finds its vo…

Dare to open the doors of time and plunge into the life of this mediaeval village! You will discover, on your own or accompanied by a guide, an exceptional heritage built by the Kn…

This listed and protected fortified village is home to remarkable treasures: the Hospitaller Church, the medieval ramparts, the 12th-century Templar Castle, the communal bread oven…

As its name suggests, La Salvetat is a former "sauveté" or place of refuge, founded in the 12th century . The pope Eugene the third confirmed the rights of the Rodez chapter on La …

Valon stands proudly on its rock, with houses on either side of a single alleyway. This site has been awarded the "Site authentique et remarquable de l'Aveyron" label. Here you'll …

Stroll through the streets of houses with thick, dark basalt walls, protecting the inhabitants from the harshness of winter. From the Place de la Mairie, head for the old quarter w…

Card to be collected from the Des Causses à l'Aubrac tourist office in Laissac. QRCode reader required.

The church's most ancient parts are the pentagonal choir and the arms of the transept. The grayish stained glass is also quite ancient, dating back to the end of the Middle Age. It…

In 1882, the project of rebuilding the old and small church was born: every inhabitant pitched in and helped with their time and skills. In 1885, the inhabitants could be proud …

" Entrance fee 3€ per person and one free every 20 persons. Free for the driver and organiser. The martinets of Bastide l'Evêque existed in the 14th century and stopped functioning…

The copper foundries of La Bastide l'Evêque existed in the 14th century and stopped working in the 19th century. The name "martinet" refers to the water powered hammer used in the …

In the heart of the Pays d'art et d'Histoire des Bastides du Rouergue, this modest bastide was built in 1280 by Raymond de Calmont, bishop of Rodez. It overlooks the Aveyron gorges…

Founded in 1280 by Bishop (Evêque) Raymond de Calmont, La Bastide was built on a granite plateau overlooking the Aveyron gorges, where copper was worked in water powered forges (ma…

Navigate through the marked trails and discover the history of the village…Learn about the lords who founded the sauveté during the XIth century with the Chaise-Dieu monks. Then, f…

The first church (the actual one was built at the beginning of XXth century) seems to have been the starting point of this small ecclesiastical village, alongside the priory which …

The fort of Vabre Tizac is a closed square that connects to the Church's square by a vaulted door dating back to XII-XIVth century. The history of Vabre Tizac takes us back to Mi…

To all the tourists and hikers ! Lescure Jaoul is the spot for you! After visiting the traditional smithy museum, discover the Jaoul and the Viaur gorges, marvelous spots carved in…

Church open every day to 8am til 6pm, free entry