Culture
The Archéosite des Fieux offers interactive activities focusing on prehistory, including spear-throwing, fire-making, flint knapping, music and painting. Children’s workshops are also available. The two-hour visitor tour includes demonstrations and interactive activities about prehistory and does not require a reservation. The Archéosite includes a natural cave that was used by prehistoric people as a game trap for almost 80,000 years, as well as a grotto decorated with paintings and engravings.
At the Source Salmière in Miers stands the Pavillon des Eaux, an example of early 20th-century Art Nouveau with geometric and floral decorations and coloured glazing. It was built between 1904 and 1906 according to plans by architect Joachim Richard to house a new drinking hall.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Miers can combine their choice of accommodation with their own travel planning.
Hiking
Les Dolmens de Miers is an easy, 6.7-kilometre circular hike that begins in Miers at the Archéosite des Fieux. The hike is estimated to take two and a half hours and includes ten sights. Its route follows dolmens across the Causse de Gramat.
History
The Dolmen de la Pierre levée is listed as a historic monument and is located in a tumulus two metres high and 25 metres in diameter. The Dolmen de Barrière 1 lies in a tumulus 23 metres in diameter, is one of the three dolmens in the Barrières sector and is estimated to be around 5,000 years old. At the Dolmen de Sabadel, the tumulus is still clearly visible, while only the rear end slab and one side supporting slab of the burial chamber remain. The ruins of the Hameau de Barrières form an almost unique cultural heritage ensemble in the Quercy and preserve the remains of around ten houses with agricultural outbuildings.
Food and Drink
The Marché de producteurs de pays “Bienvenue à la ferme” in Miers offers products directly from the producers, as well as seating where some of the purchases can be eaten on site. La Ferme de Borie in Miers produces foie gras, terrines, rillettes and ready-made meals from its own ducks, poultry and Aubrac cattle.
