Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac

Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac		Condom-d'Aubrac at 10.9 km (12 min)
Insee code	12214		Castelnau-de-Mandailles at 12.4 km (18 min)
Postcode	12470		Prades-d'Aubrac at 15.7 km (18 min)
Latitude	44.5903110		Saint-Côme-d'Olt at 16.1 km (18 min)
Longitude	2.9214460		Nasbinals at 16.7 km (19 min)
Altitude	From 560 to 1405 meters		Curières at 19.4 km (22 min)
Surface	78.65 km²		Saint-Urcize at 20 km (23 min)
Population	547 inhabitants		Espalion at 21 km (24 min)
Density	7 inhabitants/km²		Recoules-d'Aubrac at 22 km (24 min)
National label			Marchastel at 23 km (26 min)
Chief town	Rodez (at 52 km, 57 min)		Montpeyroux at 25 km (28 min)
Department	Aveyron		Lassouts at 25 km (29 min)
Region	Midi-Pyrénées		Search another town

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Presumably the origin of the village lies to the Rue de la Fontaine, below the wash. Indeed, excavations have uncovered stone cut about 3 500 years BC and piles of wood buried in soil. In the Middle Ages, the fortified village, surrounded by a rampart of which there remains no trace.

Visit the village of Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac:

Tower: Built in the 15th century it belonged to the congregation "Chaplains of Cuisine" until its purchase by the surgeon of Saint-Chely, after the Revolution (now private property). The Tourist Office, located nearby, has a 18th century building completely renovated to the delight of many visitors who find beautiful vaulted rooms, dungeons hosting different areas: exhibits, documentaries "Aubrac", "Compostela" , books, internet point ...

Place de la Mairie: Until the 1920s, space was occupied by a block bounded by two streets. To the left of the hospice, inaugurated in 1927 to house the elderly and sick, a wrought iron cross of the 19th century.

The church (early 15th century): In 1385, bands of mercenaries looted the village and burned the church, which was immediately rebuilt under the leadership of Dom d'Aubrac, now lord of the village. The current tower is an old watchtower (see the loopholes). A sundial has been installed to the right of the door. Inside the church - larger in the mid 19th century - the altarpiece features a large table is a copy of "The Descent from the Cross by Rubens." A note: another altarpiece (bas-relief of the 14th century) with Christ and his Apostles, exhibited in 2009 at the Louvre Museum in the exhibition "The first altar - A staging of the sacred." The forums are also double the particularity of this church.

The old bridge, called "Bridge of Pilgrims" The steep streets leading down to the Old Bridge was the street of weavers, who were formerly very numerous, as to have two buses set on the crest of the town. The double-arched bridge dating from the Middle Ages, which spans the Boralde was classified cultural property to the "World Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO), under the Roads to Santiago. On the parapet, a beautiful stone cross in the 14th century in his door was a bas-relief depicting a pilgrim, with his cloak (cape), his staff (stick) and a large rosary. A large number of pilgrims going to Saint Jacques de Compostela passes through today.

The Transhumances on Aubrac: The Sunday closest to May 25 held a traditional festival of transhumance Vache Aubrac. The herds leave the farms of the Causse, the Lot Valley, the Aubrac, to reach on foot, the Aubrac plateau, the mountain summer pastures. The village of Aubrac and neck Bonnecombe simultaneously organize a party with herders on Sunday, while the day before Saint-Geniez d'Olt organizes "Day of the mountain pasture" and Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac, Eve transhumance, the theme of the preparations. During the weekend, the association Traditions in Aubrac, organizer of the Shepherds from the village of Aubrac, moved everyone to discover the Salon du Terroir Aubrac Aubrac to the village, in a marquee, a showcase of local know-how in breeding, quality chains, producers, artisans, music, dances and folk songs.

Festival of the Full Nature Hiking in North Aveyron: From 15 July to 15 August. Hiking, mountain biking, visits to theme ...

Meeting of Writers in Aubrac: Each year, the penultimate weekend of August.

Country Farmers Market: At Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac each year from July 20 to August 20, 5 Night: Thursday, 17h to 22h, market, music and food on site with specialty producers - playground for children.

Show review of Aubrac cattle breed: Each year in the fall. They are organized in the townships of North Aveyron, but also in Cantal and Lozère, by farming unions respective Aubrac. They aim to promote the Aubrac, reward farmers with the best animals.

The Stag belling: Mid-September to mid-October, the forests of Aubrac, populated by deer, are the scene of raucous cries of the deer. Guided trips are organized by the Association for Boralde Enguilhens in partnership with the NFB, and by tour guides.

Farmers Market Countries was held at the Mur-de-Barré, Saint-Amans-des-Cots, Entraygues, Estaing, Flavin, Saint-Geniez d'Olt and Laissac.

Bridge of Pilgrims, declared a UNESCO World Heritage

Sunday 3 June Day Night Min. 15°C - Max. 29°C

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 19°C

Le domaine de la rousselie   Prades-d'Aubrac Wilderness, in a quiet and peaceful, 10 km from St Geniez Olt, Christiane and Andrew welcome you in an old barn restored and offer 2 large bedrooms, tastefully decorated, including... Located 10.7 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac From 65 € to 70 € the double room

La ferme de moulhac   Laguiole 4 rooms and 1 suite boutique 4 cles holidays. Gourmet breakfast (pancakes, pastries and homemade jams) in full campagne3 km from Laguiole. Located 11.9 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac From 75 € to 120 € the double room

Chez christiane et claude     10 Saint-Geniez-d'Olt Christiane and Claude will welcome you in the warmth of their house in a quiet area, close to the center of this charming town of Saint Geniez d'Olt, for a relaxing and friendly. You... Located 14.6 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac 48 € the double room

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Location Espalion Espalion Cozy apartment for 4 (comfortable) to 5 persons located in the heart of the Lot Valley in the town of Espalion. You get a garden of 50 m ² with terrace and garden, all sheltered by... Located 14.9 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac 390 € per week

House for 6 persons Vitrac-en-Viadène Cottage designed on three levels: 3 bedrooms (2 beds 140? 2 BEDS 90) bathroom, kitchen (dishwasher), living room (sofa, TV, fireplace), laundry (washer and dryer) Full electric heating,... Located 24 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac From 210 € to 400 € per week

Meublé saisonnier Montézic A comfortable wooden chalet situated in the countryside in a small village near lake, 20 km from Laguiole, Aubrac, the Lot Valley and Truyère, including a living room with kitchenette,... Located 26 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac From 250 € to 350 € per week

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Camping bellerive   Saint-Côme-d'Olt The campsite is ideally located in the green valley of the Lot river, 100 meters to one of the most beautiful villages of France. On the St Jacques de Compostelle path and surrounded... Located 11.8 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac 11.70 € per day

Au Soleil Levant   Chirac Located on the banks of a stream, our campsite offers 40 pitches of 100 m 2 equipped with a terminal water and electricity, shaded, it is also equipped with an air children's playground,... Located 28 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac 12.50 € per day

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Hotel de la Vallée - Les Coudercous      8.7 Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac The friendly Hotel de la Vallée offers comfortable rooms with simple decor and modern amenities including free Wi-Fi access. Savour typical specialities in the relaxed atmosphere of... Located in Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac Room from 49 €

Les Hôtes du Lac  Espalion Located in Mandailles, this 16th-century B&B features a veranda opening onto the Lot Valley and a living room with a fireplace. A pétanque field, free Wi-Fi and a secure parking are... Located 9.7 km from Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac Room from 77 €

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