A museum areas to discover the history and traditions of the Volvestre area.
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Rieux-Volvestre is proud of several historical monuments. Among these, some are classified as Historic Monuments: the Sainte-Marie cathedral and its 66-room episcopal treasure, the house in Pans de Bois which faces it, the house called Laguens is adjoining it and many others! We can also, as we wander around, find...
The current version of the castle has a rectangular plan with 4 round towers at the corners, it has all the characteristics of a medieval castle of the 14th century rebuilt during the French Renaissance. At the beginning of the 19th century, the castle was completely restored by the owners....
Typical 15th century half-timbered house, with antique furniture and decor, beautiful listed fireplace ...garden, terraces ...Michel welcomes you to this Gothic house full of stories with breathtaking views of the cathedral!
This church belonged to the Abbey of Mas d'Azil through a donation from a certain Amélius, around 1085. The porch and the bell tower are from this period. The reconstruction of the rest of the building and the murals are from the 15th century. The Romanesque bell tower is a...
Accessible every Sunday but also by asking for the key at the tobacconist's shop.Site accessible outdoors all year round.
13th century fortified church classified as a Historic Monument.Free visit of the exterior and interior architecture: description of the painting by the painter Girodet and "Mise au Tombeau", an exceptional 15th century sculpture.On reservation, guided tour: Treasure room with reliquary busts and relics of Saint Jacques, collection of chasubles and...
Jewel of the fortified cathedral of Sainte-Marie de Rieux-Volvestre (14th - 17th century), the Episcopal Treasure is revealed, hidden in 14th-15th century classified cupboards, a magnificent setting for this exceptional collection of liturgical ornaments: chasubles, chapels, 17th century classified chalices, reliquary busts, processional crosses... . Curiosity: the reliquary bust of...
Classement 3 épis. Envie d'une nuit dans les arbres ? Les Robinsonades vous accueillent dans leurs deux cabanes en bois, perchées dans les chênes à 4m de haut avec une vue imprenable depuis leurs terrasses. Isolées, équipées d'électricité et chauffées, c'est l'option Confort ! Le petit déjeuner vous sera apporté...
