Severac-le-Chateau

Visit Severac-le-Chateau, Midi-Pyrenees

Severac-le-Chateau is a small village about 20km north of Millau in the Aveyron department of southern France and also within the Natural Regional Park of the Grandes Causses.

The old village of Severac-le-Chateau is on the southern slopes of a hill, where it developed below the castle that dominates the village.

Exploring Severac-le-Chateau

Start your visit at the castle. The castle is unusual in that it is different according to which direction you are facing - the medieval defensive structure faces towards the north, while the more comfortable renaissance addition faces towards the south. Both are equally imposing.

The castle can be visited, during which you can see the ramparts, kitchens, chapel etc and, given its hilltop position, Severac-le-Chateau castle also has very good views across the countryside.

Below the castle it is in the medieval town of Severac-le-Chateau that your visit will continue, and two of the original gateways that passed through the defensive walls can still be seen.

The town itself is centred around the Place de la Fontaine and the streets that run off from this central place. It is a pleasure to explore the historic roads and to wander through the narrow alleys, passing sometimes under vaulted buildings, unchanged with the passage of the centuries - stopping to admire the occasional half-timbered medieval house or ornate building feature.

Note particularly the 16th century Maison des Consuls, which also has impressive painted ceilings inside - open summer only.

Severac-le-Chateau tourist office can be found in the Place du Monument.

Attractions nearby

You are spoiled for choice when exploring the scenery around Severac-le-Chateau. Above all be sure to explore the many villages and stunning valley along the Gorges du Tarn to the east of here, and elsewhere in the Cevennes National Park.

Note: photo of Severac-le-Chateau is copyright.

See Midi-Pyrenees and Aveyron (the region and department for Severac-le-Chateau) for more travel ideas...

Suggested places to visit near Severac-le-Chateau, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Peyre 26km; Millau bridge 26km; Sainte-Enimie 27km; Saint-Come-d'Olt 30km; Marvejols 31km; Castelbouc 31km; Espalion 33km; Montbrun 34km; Cevennes National Park 37km; Rodez 40km; Mende 41km;

Severac-le-Chateau tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Aven Armand (grotte) - site of natural beauty (25km) : Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux - site of natural beauty (25km) : Grands Causses - regional natural parc (33km) : Cascade du Déroc - site of natural beauty (36km) : Chaos de Nimes-le-Vieux - site of natural beauty (38km) : Abîme de Bramabiau - site of natural beauty (39km) : Jardin d'Eden du château du Colombier - remarkable garden (46km) :

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