Sweetness and tranquility reign in this place !!
We will take you on a tour of this charming village, telling you all about its history and attractions. From its medieval architecture to its picturesque gardens, Espalion is a must-see in the heart of France!
Called the first Sorriso do Sul, the village enchants everyone with its picturesque charm. With approximately 4578 inhabitants, with 35% of the population under the age of thirty, Espalion has a privileged geographical location, facilitating the arrival and departure of tourists, as well as their commercial, craft and administrative activities. Located in the department of Aveyron. Espalion aims to become the “economic lung” of the region.
There is a doubt about its emergence:
Had the Emperor Charlemagne participated in its foundation? Well, there are two possibilities; the first relates the Emperor's passage through these lands and that he would have given them to his chamberlain called Hispalion.
The second reports that he would have built a bridge around the city
It is difficult to draw an exact conclusion, as it is known for certain that these places were inhabited in very ancient times and many documents show the existence of manor houses since the beginning of the Middle Ages.
With a neo-Gothic style, the 19th century church began its construction in 1879 and was consecrated on October 3, 1880. The Virgin and Saint Joseph are represented in golden statues on top of the two towers.
The Old Bridge in pink sandstone, built in the 11th century, brings a charm to the city listed as a French Historic Monument since March 9, 1888, its crossing is intended for pedestrians only. In 1998 and listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for being part of one of the routes of the Santiago de Compostela way;
On December 17, 1922, the commune of Espalion paid a magnificent tribute to the dead in the first world war (1914-1918).
The Chapelaria is a charm on its own, created in 1921, it has been making customers' heads for three generations.
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