The town is backed by the foothills of the Aubrac, on the southern slope of the upper valley of the Lot, between the towns of Saint-Laurent and Saint-Geniez Olt, Olt.
It has an area of 2340 hectares (triangle), its altitude varies from 433 meters to the hamlet of La Tourre to 1180 meters "Puech of Merle."
Its northeastern boundary touches the department of Lozère with common Trélans, it follows the old jackstay (the old path of transhumance in Languedoc now GR 60) was once used by pilgrims of Saint-Jacques-de- Compostela in winter to link to Le Puy Conques bypassing the signal Mailhebiau the south through St. Germain du Teil and Saint-Pierre-de-Nogaret.
South-east of the ravine to drop Puech Grond (Puèg Large) serves as the boundary with the municipality of Saint-Laurent-Olt.
To the south, flowing down from the Lot which Saint-Laurent-Olt, it separates the town with that of La Capelle-Bonance.
The river forms the border between two very different natural regions: the mountains of Aubrac to the north, the high plateaux to the south.
South-west, the road on the right bank of the creek Bonance (Canta said Serp) is contiguous to the town of St.-Geniez d'Olt.
In the northwest the town is separated from that of Aurelle-Verlac by a line which passes under the hamlets of Gineste, the Molière and Fraissinède.
Pomayrols has its geographical position the climate mild and temperate. The mountains dominate the north are sheltered from cold winds. However inequality very pronounced topography, slope orientation, give the temperature a degree of variety. The air is warm in the valleys and on the southern slopes. The removal of all industries and roads frequented it provides excellent air quality.
SIGHTSEEING
The Church of St. John the Baptist:
The church is located at the bottom of the village, the arrival of the trail that once was called the Lords side.
The building has existed since the early 11th century.
In 1050, during the reign of Henry I, Hughes Calmont, bequeathed to the abbey of Conques who administer more than three centuries. The village served as a staging post for pilgrims of Saint-Jacques, who traveled from Le Puy-en-Velay to Conques.
February 28, 1390, the abbey of Conques gives the administration of the church and priory in the diocese of Rodez.
In 1452, Murat Lestang Berard, undertook its reconstruction.
Partly burned in 1568 during the wars of religion, the church was relieved when peace returned. It was nearly three centuries later, between 1840 and 1900 the church was gradually restored: the vault in 1840, the interior parts in 1852, the steeple in 1855.
The cross of St. Peter:
The cross of St. Peter is located near the village of Pomayrols on a winding path that leads to Bonance.
This is a beautiful cross carved in limestone terrain in the bottom where the apostle Peter, and upon which we can read the inscription: "Marie February Veisset Bonance founder of this cross. A pater and ave Maria . Requiescant in pace. Amen. " Pierre Flovrou he made the year 1740. In front of the cross current, there was also a small chapel dedicated to St. Peter which was built in 1544 by Pierre Murat Lestang.
Calvary Chapel:
The facade is divided on the crest of the hill a few hundred meters from the town of Pomayrols.
In 1788, Marie Christine and the Massabuau made at their expense and build on land belonging to them.
Ruined a century later, she was raised in 1880 by the villagers (owners of the building) In 1988, during its bicentennial, it was restored on the initiative of the friendly in Paris.
The church of Sainte-Madeleine:
Near the hamlet of La Fage, housed in a small valley, the church existed in the 11th century.
In 1082, she was given by Pons Étienne (bishop of Rodez between 1079 and 1095) to the abbey of Saint-Victor de Marseille.
In 1144, Pope Lucius second confirmed the donation.
By 1550, the two daughters of Pierre Murat Lestang lord Pomayrols founded a monastery. In 1568, during the religious wars, the buildings were partly destroyed. In 1700 the church was erected in the parish. The resident priests succeed there until the 20th century (1931).
During the 19th century, restoration work was undertaken by the Church Council and parishioners to preserve the building from the elements.
In 1879, part of the church was repaired and the rectory. In 1892, the plaster walls.
The Romanesque side is the only vestiges that remain of the previous building.
The church of Saint-Roch La Boulesq:
The Church of St. Roch La Boulesq is located on the southern slopes of the valley in the village of La Boulesq.
The church whose bell tower is built of pink sandstone of Saint-Laurent-d'Olt in 1893.
It was built from 1890 by the villagers. The work was directed by Xavier Fournier.
Prior to the current location of the parsonage, there was also a small chapel dedicated to St. Roch, which dated from 1777. This chapel was erected as a parish April 6, 1787 by the Bishop of Rodez at the time: Jérôme-Marie Champion Cicero.
The cross at the wheel Falguières:
Located above the village, this beautiful red sandstone cross overlooking a fountain is finely crafted.
It is dated 1856 and enrollment E. The initials of JB Enfru Jean Baptiste who was a stonemason.
Castle:
The presence of the castle dates back to the 10th century, during which were built many fortifications.
Its existence is attested from 1261 in the marriage of Guillemette's sister Pons Cayrodes.
According to research conducted by Mr. Aymar of Jabrun Marvejols (owner of the castle in the early 19th century) an important site of reconstruction was begun in the 13th century. The guild of workers dependent Dômerie Aubrac had worked in construction.
In the 14th century, other important works were done (building the first bridge Chipola (1329) was necessary to facilitate the delivery of materials).
The castle therefore results from successive revisions and expansions during the medieval period which date back to 1446. In the late Middle Ages, the memory of looting committed by a few decades ago the majors was always present in the minds and justified the continuation of this construction for the protection of property and persons.
The Building of 1446 will retain its original appearance until 1568. After the passage of the Huguenots, the parties were not sacked all rebuilt.
The Murat Lestang who functions at the court of Versailles staying longer in the castle.
It's a building without maintenance, delivered at the wrong time and looters that is purchased after the French Revolution by Mr. Aymar of Jabrun.
During the 19th century, Aymar de Jabrun sells the building to Mr. Xavier Fournier (wood artisan) which will rebuild the ruined parts.
In the south building, there will set up workshops on the ground floor and apartments upstairs.
In 1905 he sold to the municipality's area located to the east and the tower suite. She will construct a public school on the ground floor, the homes of teachers on the 1st floor. In the tower: the town hall.
In 1986, this part has been completely renovated and converted into reception rooms and rental accommodation. A corner room houses a museum that is exposed to a remarkable collection of old farm tools.
Today, despite the scars of history and the successive alterations, all still in good shape, although not protected as a historic monument the castle with two towers still standing is a witness of the History of Upper Rouergue.
Bridge Chipola:
This is the third bridge built here in the valley.
In 1329, the lord of the Pomayrols built the first time, he was at Chipola hamlet, it was destroyed by a violent flood that undergoes the valley during winter 1705.
In 1859 a second bridge was short-lived and built again. Built in haste, opened October 16, 1859, he could not bear the first flood came and collapsed January 5, 1860.
The bridge dates from 1871, its construction was funded by the state. In 2000, he was strengthened and renovated.
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