Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac

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 the 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. During the weekend, the association Traditions Aubrac, organizer of transhumance village of Aubrac, offers everyone to discover the Salon du Terroir Aubrac: Aubrac, village, tent, a showcase of local know-how in animal husbandry, quality chains, producers, artisans, music, dance and traditional songs.

Country Farmers Market: In Saint-Chély-d'Aubrac each year from 20 July to 20 August, 5 night: Thursday, from 18h to 22h, market, concerts and meals on site with specialty producers - playground for children.

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

The call of the deer: From mid-September to mid-October, the forests of Aubrac, populated by deer, are the scene of raucous cries of deer. Contact: Tourist Office.

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