Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul

Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul

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Small town with the villages of Saint Jean d'Alcas and St. Paul of Fonts.

Saint-Jean d'Alcas is located below the vast plateau of Larzac, five miles from Roquefort-sur-Soulzon.

St. Paul of the Fonts is home to a multitude of flowers and home to many farms.

Since prehistoric times, men occupied the land known to be among the richest in South-Aveyron. Periods of prosperity there are a succession through time, leaving in legacy numerous archaeological remains and monuments.

The town now has 208 inhabitants and is situated 600 meters above sea level.

• St. John of Alcas:

• It is the generosity of an abbess of the Cistercian abbey nearby Nonenque, who owned the place, we must build this marvel of fortification. Meanwhile, the Grand Prior of Saint-Gilles also authorized the fortification of places dependent Commandery near Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon.
• Fort: Within the quadrangular defended by four small corner towers, adjacent streets are lined with houses almost identical, resembling monastic cells. The scheduling of the 15th century violently opposed to disorder usual lanes of villages from the Middle Ages.
• The fortified walls of St. John of Alcas length is 62.5 meters to 37 meters wide.
• The spare style chapel, is a reflection of the influence of Cistercian abbeys.

• St. Paul of Fonts:

• The first settlement of Saint Paul des Fonts date - 2 500 BC with the famous cave of vines "that gave its name to a civilization of Chalcolithic. Then the village, which belonged to the King of France, and on which there were two castles (Roquetréboul and Annou) now extinct, lives to oppose the Templars, the villagers and the Cistercians in defense of their respective rights. More recently, renowned scientists settled: the botanist Hippolyte Coste - who in 1906 published the "descriptive and illustrated flora of France" still authoritative - there was the priest and mathematician Emile Borel, there was a house. It is said that Marie Curie and found refuge in the Langevin case.
• Visiting the village of Saint Paul des Fonts, you can marvel at the ingenuity of the plant world, browsing paths of the famous canon of St. Paul the Fonts and visit the museum dedicated to him: the Botanical Area Hippolyte Coste.

During the summer, participate in activities: the Summertime Larzac, Kids Days, entertainment, botanical days, concerts ...

• The Tourist Office offers many tours to discover the territory. Here's an example: "On the Route of the Templars and Hospitallers"

• Start your day enjoying the magnificent panorama that offers circus St. Paul of Fonts! From this height, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of Fort Saint-Jean d'Alcas, Cistercian gem that deserves a stop on your itinerary. The walled enclosure of a smooth consistency, served as a refuge for peasants and their livestock in an emergency. After a visit of about 1 hour, keep your day towards Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux.
• By the D559 up Tournemire and turn right by the D93 direction Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux. On the road you can see on board a Lavogne, fed naturally designed to collect rainwater to water the flocks of "muttons" (sheep).
• Le Viala du Pas-de-Jaux, and his monumental tower will welcome you to discover a break. Vivid illustration of the role of agropastoral plateau Larzac Tower Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux was built in the 15th century, next to the ancient buildings of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, to secure the inhabitants, their property and their animals. Head towards Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon.
• For the D23 direction Hospitalet Larzac Cougouille to peak and then return to the fork and take the D561 to Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon. Along the way, the magnificent panorama of the Larzac since the peak Cougouille worth a detour. Leave your car and walk down a few minutes to reach the summit. Turn around and go to the Templar Commandery of Saint-Eulalie-de-Cernon best preserved of France. In his past medieval walled room, Sainte-Eulalie has retained most of its walls, towers, its gates and its church. On the square, opposite the Commandery, you can cool around the shaded fountain erected in the 17th century and discover the beautiful Romanesque church party.

View of the fort		Ramparts
Ramparts		Church
Fort Saint-Jean d'Alcas		Circus of St. Paul des Fonts
River - Saint-Paul des Fonts		Panorama - St. Paul des Fonts
Area Coste - Saint-Paul des Fonts

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