From Linas to Luzençon
Go along the stream to discover small hamlets and a beautiful castral chapel from the 12th century. Enjoy a 360° view and admire Millau and its Viaduct, The Causse du Larzac southside and the Lévézou Northside and also the valleys of Cernon and of the Tarn.
1 point of interest
History and heritageSaint Martial de Luzençon Chapel
Typical of the romanic architecture, this castrale chapel was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. It was then opened to all, for weddings or burrials. The chevet, facing the East is a symbol of the resurrection of Christ. The chapel is usually closed, but you may ask for the key at the city hall in Saint-Georges de Luzençon (tel 05 65 58 41 00).
Description
- Go along the Cernon river on the leftside bank in direction of "Linas".
- At the first bridge cross the stream then turn left. Go along until the second bridge and cross over. The road leads to the beautiful hamlet of Linas.
- In the village, take the right path of the cross then leave it 100 m further to follow the one on the left that goes along a field. Reach a first crossway and follow up on the opposite path. At the second crossway keep straight ahead and join on the flat part, a larger track to follow on the left.
- Go through the hamlet of Crayssaguet until the sheepfold and go along to find a soil path. Once arriving opposite a field go back up the left path.
- Cross the road and get on the track that goes up on the opposite side until the entrance of Luzençon hamlet. Turn left, then immediatly on the right, the road that goes to the summit of the mound (wonderful panorama on the surronding causses and valley;viewpoint indicator).
- Come back down the typical small streets that leads to Saint-Georges de Luzençon. Outstanding fountain to see on the way.
- Departure : parking at the train station, Saint-Georges de Luzençon
- Arrival : parking at the train station, Saint-Georges de Luzençon
- Towns crossed : Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon
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Information desks
Tourist Office Millau Grands Causses
1, place du Beffroi, 12100 MILLAU
Access and parking
At 11 km south-west of Millau in direction of Creissels, Sainte-Affrique, Albi, Toulouse, take the RD 992 and cross the village of Saint-Georges de Luzençon. Take the first road on the right after the bridge and go along the Cernon river. After the shops, park at the train station SNCF.
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