Clinging to the side of a rocky hill, the medieval town of Caylus has dominated the Bonnette valley since Roman times. Enter the old center and stroll through its narrow streets to discover its history.
A picturesque town
Caylus is a picturesque village whose streets and alleyways have retained the charm of the Middle Ages. They cling to the side of a rocky hill from which emerge the ruins of the castle which undoubtedly gave it its name.
As you stroll through the narrow streets you will be able to observe several historical monuments :
- The Saint-Jean-Baptiste church (XIIIe century): its famous Christ sculpted by Ossip Zadkine and its XNUMXth century stained glass windowse century
- the Hall (XVIe century)
- the House of Wolves (XIVe century)
Lovers of old masterpieces and old stones, you will be delighted by the many old houses et medieval shops from rue Droite, the new castle, the ruins of the old royal castle and the Gauléjac pavilion.
Caylus is also known to be a high place of artistic creation. Discover in particular the potters during the famous market of August 15th.
A valley to explore
Get a bird's-eye view! Head to the Jouanal path, to the cross viewpoint for a breathtaking panorama of the village of Caylus and its natural surroundings.
After visiting the village, stop at the petrifying waterfall of Saint-Pierre-Livron , a natural and geological curiosity just a 3-minute drive from the town of Caylus. A few more kilometers, and you'll be rewarded with one of the most beautiful views over the Bonnette Valley from the Notre-Dame des Grâces chapel in Lacapelle-Livron.
In the heart of the Bonnette valley, you can also enjoy:
- Mills, dovecotes and washhouses
- A great diversity of fauna and flora thanks to a preserved environment: hoopoes, herons, pipistrelles...
