La Cavalerie
La Cavalerie
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La Cavalerie is a fortified village, located on the plateau of Larzac, 7 km from the Millau Viaduct on the A75 motorway, exit 47.
Founded in the 12th century by the Knights Templar of Larzac La Cavalerie was fortified in the 15th century by the Knights Hospitallers.
After suffering significant damage during the wars of religion, the walls are now completely restored.
- The walls of the Templar and City Hospital.
- Access to the towers and battlements of 220 meters.
- Church "Our Lady of Larzac, remarkable for its interior design with a cross and a hospital bedside of the Templar church preserved in the 18th century church (St. Roch).
- The jasses (old sheep).
- The Lavogne that reflect the human presence on the Larzac through the ages.
- 2 dolmens: "The Fabiere", "The Oustal del Jayan (home of the Giant).
- 2 menhirs: "The Cavette", "Montrepos.
- Hiking trails.
During the summer, discover the various activities: votive festival, the reconstruction of a medieval great camp, the children's day with games of track, the festival of chamber music Larzac, and various exhibitions (program at the Office Tourism).
| ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND |
- The Tourist Office offers many tours to discover the area including other sites of the tour "Remparts Larzac" Commandery of Saint-Eulalie-de-Cernon Tower granary Viala du Pas de -Jaux, Fort Cistercian Saint-Jean-d'Alcas and the City of Couvertoirade.
- Visit nearby in the valley Dourbie: Nant with his 5 Abbey and Roman churches, and discover Noria, the area of water in Saint-Jean-du-Bruel and museum of automata Sauclières.
- Have a look around Larzac: the Archaeological and Historical Center in L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac ripening cellars of Roquefort and the Viaduct of Millau.
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 | The walkway |  |
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 | Notre Dame Larzac |  |
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| www.lacavalerie.fr | Tourism and economy La Cavalerie |
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