The Augustinian cloister in Saint-Geniez-D'olt is both a place for walks and events and the setting for a weekly market. Other highlights include the parish church on the right bank of the Lot, the Talabot Monument and a path to the Aire des Parédous. These offer a choice of different interests: architectural and art history, guided or self-guided monument visits, and a break by the river.
A Cloister with Several Reasons to Visit
The weekly market offers a different reason to visit from the walks and events also held in the cloister. When planning your stay, you can treat the market as a separate attraction; walks and events offer other ways to experience the cloister. This makes the site appealing whether you are interested in the market, a tour or an event.
Church Art and Places of Remembrance
The parish church of Saint-Geniez-D'olt is on the right bank of the Lot. It is of Romanesque origin and was altered in the early 18th century. Its Romanesque origins and later alterations therefore represent two distinct building phases. The canopy supporting the “Gloire de St Geniez” dates from 1763 and is considered a masterpiece of Baroque art. Another landmark is the Talabot Monument: the white tomb of Marie Talabot overlooks Saint-Geniez-D'olt. The church, canopy and tomb offer different perspectives on the heritage, from architectural history and Baroque art to a memorial monument.
Guided or Self-Guided
Guided tours of Saint Geniez d'Olt are available to groups year-round by reservation and to individual visitors from June to September. Check the dates before your visit, as availability may change.
The self-guided tour “Visite libre de Saint Geniez d'Olt” follows a route past the monuments of Saint Geniez d'Olt; most date from the 17th and 18th centuries. The route therefore focuses on these two centuries. The self-guided and guided tours offer different ways to discover the monuments.
An Activity for Children
The family game “Jeu de la Marmotte” is a questionnaire for children that lets them discover Saint Geniez d'Olt and get to know its residents. This question-based format offers a different focus from monument tours: it combines discovering the town with getting to know its residents. If you would like to include this activity in your plans, check its availability before your trip.
Relax by the Lot
A path on the right bank of the Lot leads to the Aire des Parédous, where you can relax. Unlike church art and monument visits, the focus here is on the path to a place where you can take a break. It offers another way to spend time outdoors during your stay.
Discover more destinations: Versols-Et-Lapeyre, RĂ©quista, La Couvertoirade, Sainte-Croix, Noailhac, La Capelle-Bleys, Brommat, Laissac
See the overview of the wider region: Aveyron.
