THROUGHOUT HISTORY: A WELL-PRESERVED HERITAGE

LA ROQUEBROU
Straddling the border between the Quercy and the Limousin, La Roquebrou is an old medieval town built at the foot of a feudal castle at the entrance to the Cere Gorges. Interesting streets such as Damont, Négrerieu, Tanneurs, Sabathier, Frugière, Barrière, which suggest the trades practiced in the village in former times (cobblers, weavers, tanners, etc). The chateau was built in 981 and originally had 2 wings and 7 towers. One of the towers still has a superb spiral staircase and a few rooms with remarkable Renaissance fireplaces. From the esplanade, enjoy the panoramic view.


What to look for as you wander through the streets:
The Town Hall, the statue of the Virgin Mary, the bridge over the River Cère facing the impressive Gothic-style church, interesting streets such as Damont, Négrerieu, Tanneurs, Sabathier, Frugière, Barrière, which suggest the trades practiced in the village in former times (cobblers, weavers, tanners, etc.).

 

MARCOLES
Medieval village, fortified in the 13th century, with a magnificent 15th century gatehouse decorated with arches and coats of armour… The Southern Gothic-style church houses boast beautiful chapels with altarpieces, and the reliquary statue of Saint Martin …
Guided tours in July and August, on Mondays at 2.30 p.m.
Contact the Town Hall for tours outside of these times - Tel.: +33 (0)4.71.46.94.82
Meeting point : Place de la Mairie (town Hall Square).
Groups: "A day in Marcolès"
Discover the medieval village, its historical trades and its culinary history: guided tour of the village, meal at the Auberge du Porche or Auberge de la Tour, tour of the clog workshop and the blacksmith's forge.
All year round; book in advance via the Los Esclops association -
Tel.: +33 (0)4.71.46.90.34

Robert.mambert@orange.fr

 

MAURS
Southern Medieval red-roofed town. Hunched around its squat bell-tower, the town has retained the nearly perfectly circular form of its ramparts. You will discover a host of fascinating features as you wander round its streets and buildings.
The 14th century Saint Césaire Abbey houses a magnificent set of stalls and misericordes with beautiful carved ornamentation, along with a number of listed wooden statues dating from the 16th century, as well as the famous gilded 12th century bust of Saint Césaire.
Come and join the discovery tour on simple request.
In July and August, guided tour of the Abbey and town on Tuesday mornings 10.30 a.m., booking required. Out-of-season : on request. Bookings: Tel.: +33 (0)4.71.46.94.82.

 

MONTSALVY

The northern and southern porches allows the visitors to enter the Medieval town. You will discover the chateau and its park , the Romanesque church registered in the “Monuments Historiques” like the Monks refectory and the Chapter house.
You can discover the town at your own pace with the free brochure "Montsalvy, a town to discover, heritage tour”.

Guided tour of the Medieval town: In July and August, on Thursday mornings at 10.30 a.m. Tel.: +33 (0)4.71.49.94.82.
Out-of-season, contact +33 (0)4.71.46.94.82.