PTM 2 - BALADE HISTORIQUE DE SAINT-BÉAT-LEZ AU GRÉ DU MARBRE

The mill is a vestige of our local heritage. It is unique in its style with its wells "made of white marble from Saint-Béat".The "Moulin des Arts" would have been built in the 16th century, and produced flour until the 1960s. In 2001, the town hall of Saint-Béat acquired it and then began a restoration process. In the past, the inhabitants of the Saint-Béat valleys used to go there to have their grain ground. It was a real meeting place because everyone often came from far away. News was exchanged there... The Moulin des Arts sets up during the school vacations so-called "temporary" exhibitions on different themes ranging from heritage and local know-how to arts and crafts ...

Saint-Benoît / Saint-Privat Church of the 12th century, classified in 1994This work of rectangular basical plan is a major witness of the Romanesque art of the XIIth century. Built in Saint-Béat marble, the floor was raised in 1613 due to flooding. This church houses the city's museum of sacred art.

A 12th century feudal castle with a keep, stately manor, a cistern and ramparts. The present castle dates back to the 12th century. It was built by the Lords of Saint-Béat to ensure the protection of the city and the control of the valley. It was enlarged by its consuls, and under Henry IV, as well as the city was equipped with walls and gates. It was held by captains of arms until the 16th century, and if necessary, they did not hesitate to requisition the citizens of Melles to keep the place. Over the centuries, the castle did not have to endure any important military events, so it has been preserved in its present state. During the epidemic of 1855, a chapel was added to it and the statue of the Mother of God was built.