Ruines du Prieuré Saint Jean des Balmes
The place
The bell tower has two floors, and it's also possible to sleep in the basement. Drinking water tap (?) Very busy in summer. On the edge of the departmental road, in a bend. Building not visible from the road but marked by a Historic Monument sign. Owned by the commune of Veyreau, unstaffed shelter. Official site: http://saint.jean.de.balmes.free.fr/
Getting there
Ruins of the Priory. The bell tower has two floors; it's also possible to sleep in the basement. Drinking water tap (to be verified). Very busy in summer. Owned by the commune of Veyreau, unstaffed shelter. Official site: saint.jean.de.balmes.free.fr.
The setting
On the edge of the departmental road, in a bend. Building not visible from the road but marked by a Historic Monument sign (Aveyron, Causses, commune of Veyreau, 44.17°N 3.25°E, 900 m).
A bit of history
Ruins of the Saint-Jean-des-Balmes Priory listed as a Historic Monument.
