Ancient Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Explore the architectural evolution of the Aveyron region through its diverse archaeological remains. This collection features prominent medieval strongholds like the royal fortress of Najac and the 11th-century ruins of Château de Valon. Beyond military architecture, the list highlights a high concentration of Neolithic megaliths, including the dolmens of Salles-la-Source and Bertholène. Visitors can also trace ancient urban defenses through surviving city gates in Najac, Villeneuve, and Naucelle, and examine Middle Paleolithic history at the Rescoundudou prehistoric site.
Porte de la Pique
Historic city gate located in the medieval village of Najac.
B Château de Najac
Château de Najac or the royal fortress of Najac is located in Najac, in the Aveyron département, in southern France.
C Château de Pagax
The château de Pagax is located in the ancient province of Rouergue. It dominates the valley of the River Lot.
D Château de Calmont d'Olt
The Château de Calmont d'Olt is a castle situated in France, in the Aveyron département in the commune of Espalion.
Château de Vallon
Ruined 11th-century fortress overlooking the Gorges de la Truyère.
Château Inférieur
The Château Inférieur is a ruined castle in the commune of Peyrusse-le-Roc in the Aveyron département of France.
G Ancien prieuré du Sauvage
Ruins of a former priory belonging to the Order of Grandmont, located in Balsac.
Dolmen de Seveyrac
Part of the Pérignagol megalithic group located in Salles-la-Source.
Site archéologique du dolmen 1 des Bourines
One of two Neolithic dolmens situated on the heights of Bertholène.
Dolmen de Peyrelebade (C)
Also known as the Montaubert dolmens, this megalithic group is located near Salles-la-Source.
Dolmen de Perignagol (A)
One of two Neolithic burial chambers located in the commune of Salles-la-Source.
Rempart du Fort de Flaujac
Surviving defensive enclosure walls located in the commune of Espalion.
Site archéologique du dolmen de la Fontaine-aux-Chiens
Neolithic megalithic monument located near the canyon of Bozouls.
Lo Portal Bas
Historic fortified city gate located in the village of Villecomtal.
Dolmen de la Vitarelle III
One of four megalithic structures positioned between Muret-le-Château and Salles-la-Source.
Porte des Anglais
Medieval city gate located in Naucelle, a former Cistercian bastide.
Dolmen du Puech de la Serre
Neolithic megalithic site also known as the Dolmen de la Serre, located in Goutrens.
R Porte de Cardalhac
Historic city gate forming part of the medieval defenses of Villeneuve.
Tour Soubirane
A defensive tower and city gate situated in the village of Villeneuve.
Gisement préhistorique du Rescoundudou
Middle Paleolithic archaeological site in Sébazac-Concourès associated with the Mousterian culture.
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