The fortifications of La Cavalerie, a centuries-old work against the test of time… Situated at the north of the Larzac plateau, La Cavalerie was created...Read more
This old railway line connected Le Vigan to Tournemire climbing the foothills of the Larzac. It was granted to the Compagnie du Midi in 1883, works began...Read more
The Resistants’ cave (or Maquisards’ cave) is a natural cavity located on the edge of the plateau. Also called “La Baoumasse” or “Jas méjié” in the 17th...Read more
The present church has replaced the old parish church of the 11th century, situated outside the village. This new building, partly carved into the rock...Read more
The Templar castle was built in the late twelfth century on the rocky outcrop of the village. Until the construction of the walls in the fifteenth century,...Read more
This house built in the end of 15th century has a superb mullion window and a turret added in the 17th century, which suggest the wealth of the owners....Read more
The Lord of Tournemire gave to the Templars knights the lands of Viala du Pas de Jaux in 1150. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the Viala consisted of a...Read more
This village was controlled by the Templars Commandery during the 12th century and has kept much of its medieval architecture with its old houses clustered...Read more
The Saint-Pierre chapel dates back to the 11th century and is located on top of a rocky spur of the same name. It was the chapel of the castle and was...Read more
This rock was used as the bedrock for the building of the Counts of Caylus’ Castle of which nothing remains todayThe castle was destroyed in retaliation...Read more