Sylvanès

Sylvanès

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel Guide > Towns > Midi-Pyrénées > Aveyron > Sylvanès

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownSylvanèsFayet at 4.2 km (5 min)
Insee code12274Gissac at 4.8 km (6 min)
Postcode12360Montagnol at 9.5 km (11 min)
Latitude43.8340830Brusque at 9.6 km (10 min)
Longitude2.9588980Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues at 10.1 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 399 to 780 metersCamarès at 12.6 km (13 min)
Surface16.96 km²Versols-et-Lapeyre at 13.7 km (16 min)
Population95 inhabitantsTauriac-de-Camarès at 15.4 km (17 min)
Density6 inhabitants/km²Arnac-sur-Dourdou at 17.9 km (20 min)
Chief townRodez (at 102 km, 104 min)Saint-Jean-et-Saint-Paul at 18.2 km (22 min)
DepartmentAveyronMounes-Prohencoux at 21 km (22 min)
RegionMidi-PyrénéesSearch another town
LOCATION

Create an itinerary around Sylvanès   -   Add to favorites   -   Link to this page


TOWN PRESENTATION

At the heart of Rougier

Located in the southern Aveyron in a natural setting, is a common Sylvanès Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses. The village is nestled Sylvanès in the valley bottom, along the meadow watered by the rivulet of Cabot. This site was chosen by the Cistercians in the 12th century to establish a monastery housing a community removed from the world, which was a century apogee.

There are today more Sylvanès monks, but saw the abbey for over thirty years with the Friends of the Abbey and the various activities of the international center of cultural and musical events that drive the place.


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Abbey Sylvanès:
  • The abbey, founded in 1136 by a lay lord, still today a magnificent example of Cistercian architecture, all in moderation and symbolism. The abbey is particularly remarkable for its proportions and the magnitude of its nave. The wing and the remaining part of the monastery, home to the former sacristy, the chapter house and the scriptorium of the Cistercian monks. These spaces now training in singing and pictorial art, artist residencies, workshops, spiritual gatherings, class discovery, groups of pilgrims and visitors alike.
  • The monument is open to visitors and welcomes the public to discover its history, its architecture and its cultural and artistic activities; Sylvanès Abbey is part of the club sites, which has several sites and tourism offices Aveyron around a charter of quality tourism.
  • The guided tours are available all year from January 5 to December 15 (entrance fee).
  • For more information: Tel: +33 5 65 98 20 20.
  • The chapel style wooden Russian Orthodox:
  • The Chapel of Unity Chapel meets Latin and Orthodox chapel in a spirit of sharing and socializing. The history of this place, about 4 km from Abbey Sylvanès is a great journey from Russia and its traditions to the remarkable site it occupies today in the forest. In fact the building was first built in traditional wood in Russia, then disassembled, transported and reassembled in the forest of Barns Pessaux.
  • The Orthodox chapel has a magnificent iconostasis and the site itself deserves a walk, but it is better to call the same day at the Priory Barn in order to ensure its openness: Tel: +33 5 65 49 52 32.
  • Hiking trails: One of them connects the monastery to the chapel of wood along a 7.5 km circuit, with an elevation of 300 m and a yellow marking. It takes three hours to complete the entire route, but a variant reduces the walk starting from the baths Sylvanès, former spa now being rehabilitated.
Detailed information
MonumentsAbbey of Sylvanès

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • International Festival of Sacred Music in the Abbey Sylvanès: In July and August at the Abbey Sylvanès and region.
  • A festival for the meeting of cultures and religions of men.
  • The course of the past thirty years, this festival supports the Abbey Sylvanès atypical in its approach and original leading cultural and artistic through music and songs of the great spiritual traditions of the world favors the encounter and dialogue between cultures , Religions and Men.
  • Centre for Musical and Cultural Encounters: From March to December.
  • Strength of Cultural Tourism in South-Aveyron, it is the only monastery of the Midi-Pyrenees and Languedoc in the High heart Regional Natural Park of Causses providing nine months a year for cultural activities and a wide range of hospitality high quality in an exceptional natural and architectural.
  • International Festival of Sacred Music, which offers each summer a musical journey through the great sacred traditions and popular world.
  • Training activities, production and dissemination in the areas of vocal music, theater, dance, fine arts, symposiums and seminars on ecumenical and interreligious dialogue.
  • Personals Cinema, Arts, Culture and Spirituality "in partnership with film Kamares.
  • Arts Education Program and educational activities at the public school. Programming shows "Complices Moments" for young audiences and families distributed across the Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses.
  • Creative Residency with theater, dance and music ensembles.
  • Training Center, editing and recording service of the Liturgy and Sacred Music.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Château de Fayet.
  • Castle Montaigut.
  • Wind farm of Merdelou??
  • Many hiking trails start from nearby villages or Sylvanès (topos available at the Tourist Office Camares and Abbey Sylvanès).
PHOTOS
East end of the Cistercian Sylvanès
  
LINKS
RELATED ARTICLES
Best places of the Aveyron
Best places of Midi-Pyrénées
Photos of the Aveyron to view and download
Photos of Midi-Pyrénées to view and download
WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
Day
Night
Min. -5°C - Max. 2°C
Wednesday 15 February
Day
Night
Min. -5°C - Max. 4°C
Thursday 16 February
Day
Night
Min. 1°C - Max. 4°C
RESTAURANTS 
Auberge du Domaine de la Barraque  
8
Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
Our Medieval Inn with bed and breakfast and dormitories near the viaduct of Millau, welcomes you in nature in an exceptional setting and offers a local gastronomy. Unique in France...
Located 21 km from SylvanèsFrom 15 € to 50 € per person 

All restaurants around Sylvanès

BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Château de Sorgues  
Cornus
In lush greenery, the castle of the year 1000 offers 5 rooms of charm and prestige, by their design that meet the ancestral spirit of Larzac. Two large living rooms with fireplace,...
Located 20 km from SylvanèsFrom 98 € to 145 € the double room 
Domaine de la Barraque, Site Médiéval    
9.2
Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon
Our Medieval Inn, very close to the famous Millau's bridge, welcomes you in an exceptional surroundings for any occasion. We offer you 6 different rooms, cozy with authentic decoration...
Located 21 km from SylvanèsFrom 33.90 € to 69.90 € the double room 
Millau - les tilleuls  
Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon
An exquisite home base to enjoy a short or long stay in the neighbourhood of the city of Millau. In Les Tilleuls 5 sunny, bright and comfortable rooms on the 1st floor of the main house...
Located 24 km from SylvanèsFrom 75 € to 95 € the double room 

All beds & breakfasts around Sylvanès

VACATION RENTALS 
Domaine du Guilhaumet  
9.6
Saint-Affrique
8 minutes from Saint-Afrique, Domaine du Guilhaumet, mansion of the 17th, offers 2 large gtes *** row in an old restored barn with every comfort, surrounded by 90 acres of woodland...
Located 10.1 km from SylvanèsFrom 750 € to 900 € per week 
Gîte à la ferme du Mas Azais
Montlaur
At Mas Azais in South Aveyron, in the heart of the rougier Ccamares farm we rent a comfortable cottage for 5-6 Paerson.
Located 11.3 km from SylvanèsFrom 380 € to 510 € per week 
Gîte Saint-Michel  
9
Moulin-Mage
Quiet house, situated in a mountain hamlet on a wide open view, 10 km lacaune les bains. Possibility to rent for one night. Independent gite on one level with terrace: living room with...
Located 19.2 km from SylvanèsFrom 280 € to 340 € per week 

All vacation rentals around Sylvanès

CAMPSITES 
Camping du Rougier    
8.6
Camarès
Lovers of nature and hiking trips, we welcome you into the Rougier in the heart of Natural Park of the Grands Causses. Our small campsite, quiet and friendly is the ideal base for exploring...
Located 6.6 km from SylvanèsFrom 13 € to 15 € per day 

All campsites around Sylvanès

HOTELS
Le Mas De Salel    
8.5
Montagnol
...
Located 4.4 km from SylvanèsRoom from 100 €
Résidence du Rougier    
8.1
Camarès
This countryside residence is located in the village of Camarès, in the Grands Causses nature park. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi, hammam and tennis court. Each room...
Located 6.7 km from SylvanèsRoom from 40 €
La Dent De Saint Jean     
8.1
Brusque
The charming hotel La Dent de St Jean welcomes you in a beautiful natural setting, right amidst the Aveyron area, for a restful stay. Relax in your guest room which features views over...
Located 9.7 km from SylvanèsRoom from 31 €

All hotels around Sylvanès

Aveyron
Campanile Rodez
This Campanile hotel is located 6 km from the Centre of Rodez. It provides en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant....
More information
Rentals in Aveyron
Beautiful places in the heart of Aveyron
Bed & Breakfast Ads
B&B ads with photos, search by criteria
Great Campsites
Find the ideal campsite for your next trip
Flights to France
Find the cheapest ticket!