Attractions and Places To See around Tournemire - Top 20

Isolated in the middle of the open landscapes of the Larzac, the fortified farm of Brouzes is a remarkable testimony to medieval rural architecture. The complex, whose construction began in 1491, is organized in a rectangle around three courtyards. It was later remodeled, notably in 1628, then in the 18th century. Behind its appearance as a large farm lies a true defensive architecture: the buildings are largely vaulted, a stable has loopholes, two towers reinforce the south side, and a dovecote tower as well as an old bread oven complete the complex. The farm nevertheless experienced a long period of abandonment. Uninhabited from 1922 to 1970, it was progressively looted and severely degraded. In the 1970s, an artist couple, Élisabeth and Claude Baillon, bought it and began its restoration. Their intervention largely contributed to saving the complex, which was finally classified as a historic monument in 1990.

From the Larzac plateau, the Brunas site offers a vast panorama of the Millau valley. Stretched between the two banks of the Tarn, the viaduct with its seven concrete piers appears in its entirety. Behind it unfolds the entire Causse Rouge, a large limestone plateau whose undulations dominate the valley. Then, the Puech d’Andan is distinguished by its wooded silhouette, cut in two by a clear central notch. Further to the right stands the Pouncho d'Agast, a pyramidal promontory marking the beginning of the Causse Noir at an altitude of 841 m. Brunas is also a real site for paragliding. The take-off area is located directly on the plateau; the site is mainly used with a north wind and allows paragliders to take off and land near the same area, with an altitude difference of about 370 m to the valley. The spectacle of the sails evolving in front of the viaduct adds a special dimension to this panorama.

Located at an altitude of approximately 730 metres, the Cap de Coste viewpoint overlooks the eastern end of the Boundoulaou cirque. It reveals a vast panorama of the Millau basin and its surrounding massifs. To the left, the easily recognisable Millau viaduct spans the Tarn valley to link the Larzac to the Causse Rouge. Further to the right stretches the latter: a large limestone plateau whose undulations dominate the valley. Next, the Puech d’Andan stands out with its wooded silhouette, cut in two by a distinct central notch. Finally, further away, the Pouncho d’Agast, an emblematic relief of the Causse Noir, is easily recognised by its limestone pyramid profile.

Perché at an altitude of approximately 730 meters, the Cap de Coste viewpoint overlooks the eastern end of the Boundoulaou cirque. It reveals a vast panorama of the Millau basin and its surrounding massifs. To the left, the easily recognizable Millau Viaduct spans the Tarn valley, connecting the Larzac to the Causse Rouge. Further to the right stretches the latter: a large limestone plateau whose undulations dominate the valley. Then, the Puech d’Andan stands out with its wooded silhouette, cut in two by a clear central notch. Finally, further away, the Pouncho d’Agast, an emblematic relief of the Causse Noir, is easily recognized by its profile like a true limestone pyramid.

Saint-Affrique itself, even though I only passed through quickly, it's already a small town, I didn't find any particular charm. It's not ugly, it's not particularly beautiful either. It has the merit of existing.

History and nature an ideal mix

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Magnificent panorama to be seen absolutely