Severac-le-Chateau is a small village about 20 kilometres north of Millau in the Aveyron department of southern France and within the Natural Regional Park of the Grandes Causses.
The old village of Severac-le-Chateau is on the southern slopes of a hill, where it developed below the castle that dominates the village.
Explore Severac-le-Chateau
Start your visit at the castle in Severac-le-Chateau. The castle is unusual in that it is different according to which direction you are facing - a medieval defensive structure faces towards the north, while a more comfortable renaissance addition faces towards the south. Both are equally imposing.
The castle can be visited, during which you can see the ramparts, kitchens, chapel etc and, given its hilltop position, Severac-le-Chateau castle also has very good views across the countryside.
Your visit can continue below the castle, in the medieval town of Severac-le-Chateau. Two of the four original gateways that passed through the defensive walls can still be seen: the Porte du Latazou and the Porte du Peyrou.
The town is centred around the Place de la Fontaine and the streets that run off from this central place.
It is a pleasure to explore the historic streets and to wander through the narrow alleys, passing sometimes under vaulted buildings, unchanged with the passage of the centuries - stopping to admire the occasional half-timbered medieval house or ornate building feature.
The most interesting of the medieval houses are the 15th century Maison des Consuls, which also has impressive painted ceilings inside (open summer only) and the Maison de Jeanne, one of the oldest houses in Severac-le-Chateau and also one of the most interesting with its three levels each different from the one below (although the house appears to be in need of some work).
Severac-le-Chateau tourist office can be found in the Place du Monument.
Attractions nearby
You are spoiled for choice when exploring the scenery around Severac-le-Chateau. Above all be sure to explore the many villages and stunning valley along the Gorges du Tarn to the east of here, and elsewhere in the Cevennes National Park.
Note: photo of Severac-le-Chateau is copyright.
Explore elsewhere in the Massif Central. You can find more travel ideas in the Aveyron guide and the Midi-Pyrenees guide.
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Places to visit near Severac-le-Chateau
Les loups du Gevaudan
The Loups de Gevaudan park is a chance to see wolves living in semi-liberty in France
Les loups du Gevaudan guide
Les Vignes
Les Vignes is a village on the banks of the Tarn river, surrounded by impressive craggy hills
Les Vignes guide
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt
After exploring the picturesque village at Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt you will find lots of scenic highlights in the surrounding countryside
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt guide
Gorges de la Jonte
Less dramatic and less well known than the Gorges du Tarn north of here, the Gorges de la Jonte are also very scenic and a pleasure to explore
Gorges de la Jonte guide
Millau
The town of Millau is a lively traditional town, well worth a visit when you are exploring this region
Millau guide... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Aveyron
Address: Sévérac-le-Château, Millau, Midi-Pyrenees, 12150, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 44.321944, longitude 3.071389
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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby
- Parc à loups du Gévaudan (wolves): zoo or wildlife park (9 km)
- La Canourgue: village d'etape (17 km)
- Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt: most beautiful village (19 km)
- Maison des vautours (vultures): zoo or wildlife park (20 km)
- Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux: site of natural beauty (25 km)
- Aven Armand (grotte): site of natural beauty (25 km)
- Peyre: most beautiful village (26 km)
- Gorges du Tarn: grand site of france (27 km)
- Sainte-Enimie: most beautiful village (27 km)
- Saint-Come-d'Olt: most beautiful village (30 km)
- Marvejols: recommended detour (31 km)
- St Chely d'Aubrac pont des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes): heritage site (32 km)
Market days in Severac-le-Chateau, France
Regular market(s) are held in Severac-le-Chateau each Thursday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.)
The French version of this page is at Severac-le-Chateau (Francais)