Day 5--Aveyron

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron

Nestled in the heart of a wooded valley, the ancient abbey of Sylvanès was founded in 1136 by Pons de l’Héras, a repentant robber who, touched by divine grace, decided to end his life in service to God. It took more than a century for the monks to build the fabulous abbey. From the late Middle Ages, the abbey went through a long period of decline: sold as national property during the revolution, the building later became a stone quarry and even a sheep barn. Declared a historical monument in 1854, the Abbey was bought by the municipality of Sylvanès in 1970.

Au Prieuré Saint Jean, Rigols, Camarès

This former 19th century priory is completely renovated in a spirit of authenticity with all modern comforts. Facing due south, you will benefit from the mid-mountain landscape. The shaded terraces, the trellis with its climbing vine and flowers of old roses will allow you to benefit from the different relaxation areas. All rooms are not overlooked with a remarkable view of the wooded hill, overlooking the Rance, river which rises in Merdelou.

Au Prieuré Saint Jean, Rigols, Camarès

This former 19th century priory is completely renovated in a spirit of authenticity with all modern comforts. Facing due south, you will benefit from the mid-mountain landscape. The shaded terraces, the trellis with its climbing vine and flowers of old roses will allow you to benefit from the different relaxation areas. All rooms are not overlooked with a remarkable view of the wooded hill, overlooking the Rance, river which rises in Merdelou.

Au Prieuré Saint Jean, Rigols, Camarès

This former 19th century priory is completely renovated in a spirit of authenticity with all modern comforts. Facing due south, you will benefit from the mid-mountain landscape. The shaded terraces, the trellis with its climbing vine and flowers of old roses will allow you to benefit from the different relaxation areas. All rooms are not overlooked with a remarkable view of the wooded hill, overlooking the Rance, river which rises in Merdelou.

Au Prieuré Saint Jean, Rigols, Camarès

This former 19th century priory is completely renovated in a spirit of authenticity with all modern comforts. Facing due south, you will benefit from the mid-mountain landscape. The shaded terraces, the trellis with its climbing vine and flowers of old roses will allow you to benefit from the different relaxation areas. All rooms are not overlooked with a remarkable view of the wooded hill, overlooking the Rance, river which rises in Merdelou.

Au Prieuré Saint Jean, Rigols, Camarès

This former 19th century priory is completely renovated in a spirit of authenticity with all modern comforts. Facing due south, you will benefit from the mid-mountain landscape. The shaded terraces, the trellis with its climbing vine and flowers of old roses will allow you to benefit from the different relaxation areas. All rooms are not overlooked with a remarkable view of the wooded hill, overlooking the Rance, river which rises in Merdelou.

Au Prieuré Saint Jean, Rigols, Camarès

This former 19th century priory is completely renovated in a spirit of authenticity with all modern comforts. Facing due south, you will benefit from the mid-mountain landscape. The shaded terraces, the trellis with its climbing vine and flowers of old roses will allow you to benefit from the different relaxation areas. All rooms are not overlooked with a remarkable view of the wooded hill, overlooking the Rance, river which rises in Merdelou.

Au Prieuré Saint Jean, Rigols, Camarès

This former 19th century priory is completely renovated in a spirit of authenticity with all modern comforts. Facing due south, you will benefit from the mid-mountain landscape. The shaded terraces, the trellis with its climbing vine and flowers of old roses will allow you to benefit from the different relaxation areas. All rooms are not overlooked with a remarkable view of the wooded hill, overlooking the Rance, river which rises in Merdelou.

Au Prieuré Saint Jean, Rigols, Camarès

This former 19th century priory is completely renovated in a spirit of authenticity with all modern comforts. Facing due south, you will benefit from the mid-mountain landscape. The shaded terraces, the trellis with its climbing vine and flowers of old roses will allow you to benefit from the different relaxation areas. All rooms are not overlooked with a remarkable view of the wooded hill, overlooking the Rance, river which rises in Merdelou.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Camarès, Aveyron

This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century. The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village. Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle. However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use. Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron--Stock Photo

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron. Nestled in the heart of a wooded valley, the ancient abbey of Sylvanès was founded in 1136 by Pons de l’Héras, a repentant robber who, touched by divine grace, decided to end his life in service to God. It took more than a century for the monks to build the fabulous abbey. From the late Middle Ages, the abbey went through a long period of decline: sold as national property during the revolution, the building later became a stone quarry and even a sheep barn. Declared a historical monument in 1854, the Abbey was bought by the municipality of Sylvanès in 1970.

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron--Stock Photo

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron. Nestled in the heart of a wooded valley, the ancient abbey of Sylvanès was founded in 1136 by Pons de l’Héras, a repentant robber who, touched by divine grace, decided to end his life in service to God. It took more than a century for the monks to build the fabulous abbey. From the late Middle Ages, the abbey went through a long period of decline: sold as national property during the revolution, the building later became a stone quarry and even a sheep barn. Declared a historical monument in 1854, the Abbey was bought by the municipality of Sylvanès in 1970.

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron--Stock Photo

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron. Nestled in the heart of a wooded valley, the ancient abbey of Sylvanès was founded in 1136 by Pons de l’Héras, a repentant robber who, touched by divine grace, decided to end his life in service to God. It took more than a century for the monks to build the fabulous abbey. From the late Middle Ages, the abbey went through a long period of decline: sold as national property during the revolution, the building later became a stone quarry and even a sheep barn. Declared a historical monument in 1854, the Abbey was bought by the municipality of Sylvanès in 1970.

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron--Stock Photo

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron. Nestled in the heart of a wooded valley, the ancient abbey of Sylvanès was founded in 1136 by Pons de l’Héras, a repentant robber who, touched by divine grace, decided to end his life in service to God. It took more than a century for the monks to build the fabulous abbey. From the late Middle Ages, the abbey went through a long period of decline: sold as national property during the revolution, the building later became a stone quarry and even a sheep barn. Declared a historical monument in 1854, the Abbey was bought by the municipality of Sylvanès in 1970.

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron--Stock Photo

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron. Nestled in the heart of a wooded valley, the ancient abbey of Sylvanès was founded in 1136 by Pons de l’Héras, a repentant robber who, touched by divine grace, decided to end his life in service to God. It took more than a century for the monks to build the fabulous abbey. From the late Middle Ages, the abbey went through a long period of decline: sold as national property during the revolution, the building later became a stone quarry and even a sheep barn. Declared a historical monument in 1854, the Abbey was bought by the municipality of Sylvanès in 1970.

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron--Stock Photo

Sylvanes Abbey, Aveyron. Nestled in the heart of a wooded valley, the ancient abbey of Sylvanès was founded in 1136 by Pons de l’Héras, a repentant robber who, touched by divine grace, decided to end his life in service to God. It took more than a century for the monks to build the fabulous abbey. From the late Middle Ages, the abbey went through a long period of decline: sold as national property during the revolution, the building later became a stone quarry and even a sheep barn. Declared a historical monument in 1854, the Abbey was bought by the municipality of Sylvanès in 1970.