Le Bruel chanacLe Bruel near Chanac
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Esclanèdes

Le Bruel d’Esclanèdes, straddling the Lot Valley and the Causse de Sauveterre, is a charming village with a rich historical heritage and a religious link to the commune of Chanac. Situated on the N88 between Chanac and Mende, Le Bruel d’Esclanèdes is a small village in an ideal location.

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Le Bruel chanacLe Bruel near Chanac
©Le Bruel Chanac
Eglise D'esclanedes A Proximite. Sentier De RocherousseEglise D'esclanedes A Proximite. Sentier De Rocherousse
©Eglise D'esclanedes A Proximite. Sentier De Rocherousse

    Le Bruel d’Esclanèdes

    Discover its heritage

    Ideally situated between Mende and Chanac, the village boasts a rich heritage. A charming 15th-century bridge links Esclanèdes to the N88 and the village of Le Bruel. Saint Hyppolite church, built in the 13th century, has undergone many renovations over the centuries to keep the building at the heart of the village.

    Vue Des Hauteurs Du Bruel RocherousseView of the Du Bruel heights from Rocherousse.
    ©View of the Du Bruel heights from Rocherousse.|Picasa

    DID YOU KNOW?

     

    The old road ran along the left bank into the heart of Chanac. The present-day route of the national road is contemporary with this communication route.

    The hamlet of Rocherousse

    Near Le Bruel d’Esclanèdes

    Just above the village lies a hamlet at the foot of a limestone cliff: Rocherousse. Don’t miss the Rocherousse hike, starting from Le Bruel station, for panoramic views over the valley. This small village also boasts a remarkable heritage…

    Croix A La RocherousseCroix A La Rocherousse
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    Porte A La Rocherousse heritagePorte A La Rocherousse
    ©Porte A La Rocherousse|Picasa
    Four A pain Marijoulet. Sentier De La RocherousseDetail Du Four A Marijoulet. Sentier De La Rocherousse
    ©Detail Du Four A Marijoulet. Sentier De La Rocherousse|Picasa

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