Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux

Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux
Insee code	12295
Postcode	12250
Latitude	43.9569800
Longitude	3.0548580
Altitude	From 720 to 879 meters
Surface	18.95 km²
Population	100 inhabitants
Density	5 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Rodez (at 96 km, 86 min)		Tournemire at 7.3 km (9 min)
Department	Aveyron		Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon at 9.6 km (11 min)
Region	Midi-Pyrénées		Search another town

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Small village Larzac 99 inhabitants located in the heart of Regional Natural Park of Grands Causses, 800 meters above sea level in the South Aveyron.

The tower is part of Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux a set of 5 sites (Santa Eulalia, La Couvertoirade The Cavalry, St. John of Alcas) enrolled in a program of recovery Larzac Templar Hospital.

Originally, Le Viala was a farmhouse. His fate changed in the mid 12th century when it was given to the Templars. The Knights of St. Eulalia de Cernon built there a patch to protect the area. When the Hospitallers took possession of the Temple after 1312, they decided to create a place in this village and construct buildings of a farm. They raise them to the house in 1315 and the Knights built a church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Hospitallers. Then around 1430, the Hospital built there with a square tower that works to restore, since 1982, a combination of backup.

• Tower Hospital: Top 30 yards, rectangular building of the 15th century included a cellar on the ground floor, kitchen and four-storey granary used to store the fees paid by residents of Viala. A main building, flanked by a round tower, is in its extension. At its peak, a walkway has been constructed. From the top of the tower, now restored and available, you can discover the diverse landscapes of Larzac. Many lavognes (small depressions used for drinking) clay or crushed stone are visible nearby.
• The church is in 1315 that the Hospital requesting the Bishop of Rodez permission to build a church dedicated to St. John the Baptist in the locality of Viala. The construction of a church is also a way to permanently fix the people on this site in order to create a village "Le Viala Pas de Jaux. In the last century one could still see the church built in 1315, built entirely of stone bleached beautiful inside. It will be completely destroyed in 1873.
• The Oustalou of Fadarellas: the house of fairies - dolmen whose table is 4 50 m long.
• The Armalières: natural cavities, old cheese cellar.
• Mas Baldy: old fortified house with an entrance under portico.

• During the summer, participate in events: the Summertime Larzac Days Children, shows, concerts ...
• The Tower Room hosts throughout the year numerous exhibitions on various topics.

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

• Start your day enjoying the magnificent panorama that gives you the Saint Paul circus of Fonts! From this height, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of Fort St. Jean Alcas, Cistercian gem that deserves a stop on your itinerary. The walled enclosure of a harmonious regularity, was 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 take a right on the D23 direction Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux. On the road, you can see on the board a lavogne, fed naturally designed to collect rainwater to water the herds of "muttons" (sheep).
• The Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux and monumental tower will welcome you for a break discovery. Vivid illustration of the role of agropastoral Larzac plateau, Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux tower was built in the 15th century, next to the ancient buildings of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, to secure the people, their property and their animals. Branch Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon.
• By the D23 direction Hospitalet Larzac Cougouille to peak and then back to the fork and take the D561 to Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon. Along the way, the magnificent panorama of the Larzac Cougouille since the peak is well worth a detour. Leave your car down and then walk a few minutes to reach the summit. Made a U-turn and go towards the Templar Commandery of Saint-Eulalie-de-Cernon the best preserved in France. In his past of medieval fortified Santa Eulalia has retained most of its walls, towers, gates and his church. On the square, opposite the Commandery, you can cool shade around the fountain erected in the 17th century and discover the beautiful Romanesque church party.

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The tower agropastoral		Update Home
Showroom		Barrier Walls
Patrol		Walls
Days Children

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 8°C

Monday 27 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 8°C

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 5.3 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 15 € to 50 € per person

Auberge La Cardabelle   9.4 Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon FRAME HOUSE - Located between Roquefort and Millau in Sainte-Eulalie de Cernon the Auberge La Cardabelle is a step that will charm you. Sit by the fire in the rustic and elegant or... Located 7.2 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux 28 € per person

Auberge le Cévenol La Cavalerie Located in the heart of the village Templar Cavalry on the Larzac plateau, the Cévennes The inn welcomes guests in a pleasant and friendly. Greeted with a smile in a friendly environment,... Located 10.3 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 15 € to 35 € per person

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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 5.3 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 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 11.2 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 75 € to 95 € the double room

La saisonneraie     9.7   SPECIAL OFFER Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon Your room in a Bed and Breakfast benefiting from an splendid panorama, 15 minutes from Millau, open since 2004. In the South Aveyron, right in the center of the Regional Nature park... Located 13.8 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 79 € to 89 € the double room

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Au pied du viaduc de millau   8.4 Creissels View on the Millau Viaduct, T 2 of 42 m², 2 * ranking prefecture. Equipped kitchen, 2 sofa beds convertible. Salle bath with shower, separate toilet. Property fenced with automatic... Located 14.1 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 380 € to 400 € per week

Gite d'etape les sapinettes. Millau A house of two vine and comfortable mobile homes located on the heights of the city in a large field. Located 18.2 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux

Domaine de Tapies Cornus Located on the Southern Larzac .. 45 km from Millau (12) and 20 km from Lodève (34) - Nature, calm, nature ... Located 18.8 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 310 € to 430 € per week

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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 20 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 13 € to 15 € per day

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 29 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux From 10 € to 15 € per day

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Hôtel De La Poste      8.3 La Cavalerie Situated on the Larzac plateau, in the the fortified village of Cavalerie, the Hotel de la Poste offers en suite rooms. Free Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the hotel. The restaurant... Located 10.1 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux Room from 38 €

P’tit Dej Hôtel Millau      7.4 L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac Located next to the A75 motorway, Hôtel Relais Millau Larzac is a 9-minute drive from the centre of L’Hospitalet-du-Larzac. It offers free Wi-Fi access and rooms with a TV and satellite... Located 10.8 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux Room from 39 €

Val Saint Georges     8.5 Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon Set in the Grands-Causses regional park, Val Saint Georges offers 2 seasonal, outdoor swimming pools as well as guest rooms and independent cottages. A continental breakfast is served... Located 12.5 km from Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux Room from 34 €

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