Sévérac-le-Château

Sévérac-le-Château

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSévérac-le-ChâteauLapanouse at 3.6 km
Insee code12270Lavernhe at 5.6 km
Postcode12150Le Recoux at 6.3 km
Latitude44.3220120Le Massegros at 8.3 km
Longitude3.0710500Recoules-Prévinquières at 8.5 km
AltitudeFrom 454 to 1091 metersLa Tieule at 9.6 km
Surface108.42 km²Buzeins at 9.8 km
Population2402 inhabitantsVézins-de-Lévézou at 10.6 km
Density23 inhabitants/km²Campagnac at 10.9 km
Chief townRodez (at 49 km, 48 min)Gaillac-d'Aveyron at 11.8 km
DepartmentAveyronSaint-Saturnin-de-Lenne at 11.9 km
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

At 32 km north of Millau, the intersection of the N88 and the A75 junction 42.

Severus, Caesar's lieutenant would have fortified the summit of the hill. The castle is in the 11th century it belonged to the family Sévérac from 11th to 15th century. In the 16th century, Arpajon are building the Renaissance wing of three storeys high, they richly decorated. The decay occurs in the 18th century revolution accelerates the ruin. There are still some buildings in the feudal fortress: Renaissance wing, towers, turrets, dungeon and parts of the walls.


SIGHTSEEING

The castle, built atop the hill at 817 meters, overlooking the medieval town and the valley of the Aveyron, where that river takes its source.

Remains of old fortifications of the city with the doors "Peyrou" and "Ladazou.

La Maison des Consuls, and the house of Joan the 14th century.

The present church is the former chapel of the Benedictine monastery, modified in the 17th century.

Archaeological Museum.

Lake of the CISB, supervised swimming in the afternoon of 11 July to 16 August (except Mondays).

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Engayresque,   Train station of Sévérac-le-Château
Information pointsTourist Office of Sévérac-le-Château
MonumentsChurch Saint-Dalmazy

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Markets Sévérac: Every Thursday morning, the station square.

Local festival to Sévérac Station: the weekend of Pentecost.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Millau Viaduct, Great Site Midi-Pyrenees.

Gorges du Tarn.

Medieval castles Rivière-sur-Tarn, Saint Beauzély, Vézins de Lévézou.

Caves de Roquefort.

Lévézou lakes.

Templar and Hospitaller sites Larzac.

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Monday 4 June
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Tuesday 5 June
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Wednesday 6 June
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Auberge la calquiere  
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Mostuéjouls
Inn housed in an old farm of the 18th century, with its large panoramic terrace. Where you can enjoy home cooking with local products prepared by Josette.
Located 15.9 km from Sévérac-le-ChâteauFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le Trefle  
Lapanouse
We welcome you to one of our three rooms set up in a barn adjacent to the Watchtower village Lapanouse which remain the owners. You will find calm, comfort and conviviality to spend...
Located 3.5 km from Sévérac-le-Château60 € the double room 
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Mostuéjouls
Harmonious colors, modern amenities and attention to detail, Isabelle and Laurent welcome you to their house caussenarde, full of charm in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn where you...
Located 15.9 km from Sévérac-le-ChâteauFrom 50 € to 70 € the double room 
Les falaises 3 épis gites de france    
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Mostuéjouls
An exceptional setting in a village in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn, 3 bed and breakfast charming spacious, nicely decorated with bathroom and toilet privés. Entrée independent in...
Located 16 km from Sévérac-le-ChâteauFrom 65 € to 73 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
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Sévérac-le-Château
Apartment at garden. Renovated in 2006.
Located in Sévérac-le-ChâteauFrom 200 € to 320 € per week 
Gîte du domaine de Bombes
Mostuéjouls
Farmhouse completely renovated in the style. Deep in the middle of the Causse de Sauveterre come and relax. The cottage has a large swimming pool fully secure. The estate covers 20...
Located 9.6 km from Sévérac-le-ChâteauFrom 900 € to 1200 € per week 
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Furnished tourist comfort in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn, in a recently built house. The inside of the foot very pleasant plan was furnished with contemporary furniture, each room...
Located 15.9 km from Sévérac-le-ChâteauFrom 350 € to 590 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping la muse    
8.4
Mostuéjouls
Our campsite La Muse is a small and friendly family camping there since 1945 (with beautiful trees and a beautiful beach). We are located at the entrance of the Gorges du Tarn, Gorges...
Located 17.9 km from Sévérac-le-ChâteauFrom 10 € to 15 € 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 27 km from Sévérac-le-Château12.50 € per day 
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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 29 km from Sévérac-le-Château11.70 € per day 

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HOTELS
Sev'hotel     
6.9
Sévérac-le-Château
In a frame of greenery, built on the side of the castle, near the Viaduct of Millau, gorges of the Tarn, in the National park of the Big Causses plateau. The hotel has 30 comfortable,...
Located in Sévérac-le-ChâteauRoom from 44 €
Hotel Le Commerce     
7
Sévérac-le-Château
We will be pleased to welcome you to our hotel, which offers comfortable rooms and fine regional cooking. The hotel is an excellent base from which to discover the lovely Aveyron countryside....
Located in Sévérac-le-ChâteauRoom from 48 €
Hôtel Rodier     
8.5
Campagnac
Set in a flowery garden with a terrace, this hotel is located a 30-minute drive from the Gorges du Tarn canyon. Unlimited, free Wi-Fi is included in the rooms and BBQ facilities are...
Located 11.2 km from Sévérac-le-ChâteauRoom from 34 €

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