Artists & craftsmen
discover our know-how
Our sources of inspiration
The Causses & Gorges de l'Aveyron is a place and a source of inspiration for many artists and craftsmen. They open their doors to you and exhibit the unique objects they sculpt, paint, forge and weave. Come and meet them, and discover the singularity of their gestures and the richness of their traditions.
The villages nestled in the heart of unspoilt nature are an invitation to artistic awakening and host numerous events, exhibitions and art fairs.
Crafts of yesteryear
Blacksmiths, potters, cutlers...
In the heart of the Aveyron Gorges, nestled in these small villages of character, passionate craftsmen live and work. These artists keep alive ancestral skills handed down from generation to generation.
If you'd like to offer a handmade souvenir “made in Gorges de l'Aveyron”, discover local crafts or try your hand at an artisan's workshop... Don't wait any longer and come and enjoy a unique experience in the workshop of one of our artisans.
A selection of addresses is given below.
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art and culture
Art galleries & exhibitions
In the heart of the grandiose landscapes of the Causses and Gorges de l'Aveyron, art has a natural place.
Rich in heritage and nature, every year the Causses & Gorges de l'Aveyron welcomes numerous artists in residence and major exhibitions. Painters, sculptors, photographers and visual artists come to draw inspiration from the raw beauty of the area and share their vision with the public. Among the highlights of the artistic season, the Salon d'Art Contemporain, celebrating its 48ᵉ edition this year, brought together 25 artists, including some from Saint-Antonin, such as Claude Nicaud, Jean-Pierre Biegou, Jean-Pierre Colle and René Bonetti.
An invitation to encounter art, artists and the Aveyron landscape.
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Discover our artists & craftsmen
Meet the artists and craftsmen based in Causses & Gorges de l'Aveyron.
