To discover History differently, our guides invite you to touch, feel and play with the elements of our heritage with sensory tours.
Sensory visits: follow us with your eyes closed!
Using mirrors, discover the nooks and crannies of our monuments, blindfolded, feel the air on your face and the texture of the slabs under your feet, and, magnifying glasses in hand, admire the smallest marks of the past engraved on the stones!
Let your imagination run wild, become an artist to discover the little stories and great secrets of our sites.
Visits for all those who don't like history but who want to learn while having fun!
Original and exciting concept which allows you to be involved in the visit to an exceptional place.
Our sensory tours
Explore our villages and monuments on a sensory tour during the school holidays from April to November:
- in Najac, one of the most beautiful villages in France;
- in Villeneuve d'Aveyron, a medieval village of character;
- in Villefranche de Rouergue, royal fortified town;
- at the monastery of the Chartreuse Saint-Sauveur in Villefranche de Rouergue;
- at the chapel of the Black Penitents of Villefranche de Rouergue.
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Sensory tour of Najac -
Sensory tour of Villeneuve-d’Aveyron -
Sensory tour of Villefranche de Rouergue -
Sensory tour of the Saint-Sauveur chartreuse -
Sensory visit of the chapel of the Black Penitents
Sensory visit: we answer your questions
Do you need to book in advance for the sensory tours?
Yes, because capacity is limited so that everyone can fully enjoy the visit.
How do I book my sensory visit?
Ready to explore our destination in an original way? Book your guided tour now for a memorable experience. Please note, sensory guided tours are subject to limited capacity, remember to book!
Is the sensory visit suitable for families?
Yes, the sensory visits have been specially designed for families with children.
Are there any traditional guided tours of these places?
Yes, you can find the program here.
Experience story
Lola tells you
Are you still hesitant? Lola shares her experience with you! Follow her on a sensory guided tour to the chapel of the Pénitents Noirs in Villefranche de Rouergue.
They tested it for you…
Total immersion visit, guided by a friendly and knowledgeable guide. For once the young people left their cell phones.
It was the first time we had done this type of visit, it was original! For the children, it was great. Games exercise our imagination and our sense of observation.
