LE PAYS DES SENTIERS DE L'IMAGINAIRE
Discovery walks
Why not bring your family to the sentiers de l'imaginaire?
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Open all year. Free
In all, There are six discovery walks, each with its own distinct theme.
They are continually evolving so each time you visit, there's always something new.
The residents of each village have marked their trails with illluminated paintings, huts, sculptures and lots of other surprises...
But most of all, the trails are fun to follow, and a source of delight and discovery for children.
For more Information, contact the tourist office.
Water's Edge
In the village of Brommat, let the brightly-coloured little fish guide you along this trail by the water's edge.
Listen to the bubbling river...
The mill in Burée with its working wheel will be opening soon.
We will keep you posted...
Duration: 1½ hours - 5 km
Signs: multicoloured fish
Starting point: the swimming pool
Plus:
A clearing by the water's edge with picnic tables - ideal for paddling.
From Magma to Stone
Discover an astonishing flow of lava on the Lacroix-Barrez village trail.
To find the start of the trail, take the Chateau de Valon road out of the village.
This impressive geological feature speaks for itself but there is also a panel that explains it in simple terms.
La Fage: ideal for a picnic and a relaxing siesta.
From History to Story
Stroll though Mur-de-Barrez and you can imagine what life was like here in the Middle-Ages.
Step inside the church. Look around and above you and see if you can spot something or someone very unusual...
The buildings and façades also have their their story to tell.
This trail is currently being developed.
The town guide is available from the tourist office, 12 Grand'Rue.
Duration : 45 minutes
Signs: metal shield-shaped plates
Starting point: The Monaco Tower
New: The church garden.
Wind and Fire
In the village of Murols, the trail presents the works forged by the residents who worked the bellows under the eye of Blaise, the Dragon, "Guardian of Fire".
Duration: 45 minutes - 2.5 km
Signs: Flame-coloured wrought iron arrows
Starting point: the pretty little town hall
Plus:
The village houses a forge that has slept for many years.
The history of fire awaits you here...
open during school holidays.
(Contact the tourist office to find out the days and hours when open).
The Magic Forest
Sculpture
From the village of Taussac, you "dive" into the living forest. Its life excites your senses with the sound of leaves in the wind, the song of the brook, and all the ephemeral scents of nature.
By using illuminations, the people of Taussac have carved and illustrated the stories that the trees keep preciously secret!
Duration: 2¼ hours - 4.5 km
Signs: Poker-work wood panels
Starting point: from the town hall facing the church
And the Peasant created the Meadow...
In Thérondels village, on this trail with splendid views of the Cantal mounts, you can imagine, and relive the time when man and nature were united with animals in creating the environment.
This path, called "L'Estrade", was a summer track on the plateau going from Murat to Conques.
Duration: 1½ hours (fairly smooth)
Signs: carved stones and wooden cows
Starting point: in the centre of the village in front of the town hall.
New, being developed:
On the Grain Path, stone containers have been set up.
The hazel tree cloister is taking shape.
Site planOffice de tourisme du canton de Mur-de-Barrez.
Pays du Haut-Rouergue-Aveyron 12, Grand'Rue - 12600 Mur-de-Barrez
Tel. +33(0)5 65 66 10 16 - Fax +33(0)5 65 66 31 90 - e-mail : contact@carladez.fr