Village de Montirat

Montirat meaning in Occitan «Mont desolate» is an old fortified village that was owned by the bishops of Albi. Ancient stop for pilgrims coming from Conques, its origins date back to the 9th or 10th century

Montirat meaning in Occitan «Mont desolate» is an old fortified village that was owned by the bishops of Albi.
Saint Jacques de Montirat is an old stop for pilgrims coming from Conques, whose origins date back to the 9th or 10th century. The village has had an eventful history, sometimes rich, sometimes unhappy, often tragic, inscribed in the rock on which it sits discreetly.

To discover: Saint Jacques parish church, 16th century chapels, 17th century furniture, 19th century fresco.

Nearby, Lagarde-Viaur in its theatrical setting halfway up the slopes of the Viaur has always been the most populous village in the municipality of Montirat. In this town, two passages used to cross the Viaur and communicate with the neighboring Rouergue.

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Langues parlées

• English
• French

Equipments

• Camper van reception area
• Book shop