Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt

Visit Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt, Midi-Pyrenees

Sainte-Eulalie d'Olt is a pretty village listed 'most beautiful village of France' about 30 kilometres north-east of Rodez in the Aveyron department of the Midi-Pyrenees, just one of several picturesque villages that lie on the course of the Lot River in the region.

Exploring Saint-Eulalie-d'Olt

Start your visit in the square in front of the church. The church in St Eulalie d'Olt originates in the 11th century, and is partly roman, partly gothic style. The church contains an impressive choir section with a semi-circle of large stone columns. The church is also said to contain two of the thorns from Christ's crown in its shrine - this forms the centre of a procession through the town on the second Sunday of each July.

Originally a substantial medieval castle occupied much of the village, but this no longer exists. The current castle was built in the 15th century and has a very ornate facade with decorative windows and stone carvings (the castle itself is not open to the public).

Opposite the castle is another grand building, also with interesting stonework and a decorative corner tower - the Hotel Renaissance, dating from the 16th century.

Keep exploring the maze of narrow medieval streets to see several other interesting ancient buildings including the school. Most of the houses date from the 16th century.

Attractions close to Saint-Eulalie d'Olt

Most local attractions are found along the course of the Lot river and the little Serre River. Of particular interest are the watermills along the Serre, including Les Douzes (where the Serre emerges from the ground), Les Foulons, and the recently restored mill in Sainte-Eulalie itself.

Following the river Lot downstream you will find numerous small villages and hamlets of interest with Cabanac just west of here, then Saint-Come d'Olt, Espalion and Estaing...

The scenery along the Gorges du Tarn to the east, including villages such as Saint-Chely-du-Tarn and Sainte-Enimie, are also very highly recommended

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Tourist classifications for Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt: One of the most beautiful village in France (plus beau villages);

Suggested places to visit near Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Laguiole 26km; Gorges du Tarn 28km; Marvejols 29km; Rodez 32km; Entraygues 36km; Saint-Chely-du-Tarn 38km; Sainte-Enimie 39km; Aumont Aubrac 40km; Peyre 42km; Millau 42km; Millau bridge 42km; Castelbouc 44km; Mende 45km; Conques 46km; Vieillevie 46km; Montbrun 47km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt

Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Cascade du Déroc - site of natural beauty (23km) : Jardin d'Eden du château du Colombier - remarkable garden (34km) : Aven Armand (grotte) - site of natural beauty (43km) : Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux - site of natural beauty (44km) : Grands Causses - regional natural parc (48km) : Chaos de Nimes-le-Vieux - site of natural beauty (54km) : Abîme de Bramabiau - site of natural beauty (57km) : Eglise de Saint-Cirice (Brousse-le-Chateau) - religious monument (58km) :

French version: see Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt (Francais)