La Couvertoirade Towns, Villages and Bastides in La Couvertoirade

The village of La Couvertoirade is listed among the most beautiful villages in France. It is placed in the middle of nature of the surrounding Larzac, peaceful and indomitable. Remarkably preserved, La Couvertoirade is like a dream village, for those who wish to immerse themselves in the legends of the Knights Templar, Hospitallers and in the history of the ^16th and ^17th centuries.

The fortifications of La Couvertoirade shelter a truly exceptional heritage: practically all the houses are made of traditional stone, in sumptuous little streets that run in a maze. We lose ourselves happily, to discover surprises and real treasures at every corner, starting with the ramparts: enter the village by one of its monumental entrance gates and their battlements, they were built by the Hospitallers to watch the surroundings and protect the villagers. The Knights Templar built a castle in the ^12th century, which is private but open for visits in the summer. You stroll through private mansions and magnificent renovated buildings, such as the Scipone which houses an information center with a film on the village and an exhibition hall. The Saint-Christophe church and its stone interior, vaulted and very sober, which inspires serenity. Also discover the small presbytery. Pass between the alleys, to meet the lavognes, these paved holes which were set up by the breeders to water the animals, the water was collected by kinds of small canals in the city and just flowed into the lavogne. .. Do not miss to admire the Moulin de Redounel, at the top of the hill. It was recently restored.

There are many hikes to do around and from La Couvertoirade, it is a land of pilgrims that has always been known. For children and adventurers, there is an outdoor activity and caving center at La Couvertoirade: the Acro Roc des Infruts.