La Bastide-l'Évêque preserves the orthogonal street plan characteristic of bastides. The town was founded in 1280 under the direction of Raymond de Calmont d'Olt, Bishop of Rodez, as an episcopal bastide.
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Culture and History
The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste is a building of southern Gothic architecture dating from the 14th to the 16th century. It is made of pink granite and has a bell tower above a porch.
Every year on 13 November, a pilgrimage to Saint Dalmas takes place in La Bastide-l'Évêque.
Landscape
The Ségala plateau near La Bastide-l'Évêque is bordered by the Aveyron gorges and the Lézert valley.
The Pont du Cayla is a picturesque stone bridge of ancient origin in a green setting within the Aveyron gorges. It is located along the GR62B route.
Circular Walks and Hikes
Visitors can explore the “Oreilles en Balade” circular route year-round with a free audio guide or via QR codes at the designated listening stations.
The “Le Cayla et la vallée de l'Aveyron (La Bastide l'Evêque)” hike is a difficult 16-kilometre circular hike.
Sightseeing
Les Martinets du Lézert offers a guided tour with a demonstration of copper hammering.
A guided tour of La Bastide-l'Évêque is offered on Thursdays in summer; groups can take part by arrangement.
