Roumégoux: Churches and the Circuit des Moulès

Roumégoux offers several distinct points of interest to help you plan your trip: religious buildings, the Circuit des Moulès, an art studio and a farm shop. Depending on whether you are interested in local history, outdoor activity, creative pursuits or regional produce, you can focus on different things. The historical details help distinguish the church from the chapel; for the farm shop, by contrast, the specific day of the week is key.

Churches, chapel and local history

The Church of Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul is dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul. It stands in the centre of the village on a rise and is visible from the road junction where the roads to Parlan and to Saint-Saury, and onward to Quercy, branch off. Its architectural features include a bell cote with three bells and a Gothic triumphal arch made of dressed granite stones.

The Chapelle du Bourniol, also known as the Chapelle du Bournioux, replaced an earlier oratory at the end of the 17th century. The chapel lies on the Route de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle; the church and the chapel are also stopping points on the Route Saint-Géraud. These route connections should be distinguished: Saint-Jacques de Compostelle relates to the chapel, while both buildings are stopping points on the Route Saint-Géraud. Parishioners from the surrounding area still gather at the chapel on the second or third Sunday, depending on the parish calendar. If you would like to include this in your plans, check the parish calendar for the specific date.

People still stop at the Fontaine de Saint-Géraud to refresh themselves or draw water.

The Circuit des Moulès

The Circuit des Moulès starts at the Place de l'église. The route passes through exceptionally well-preserved natural surroundings and offers views of the Monts du Cantal. It also runs close to the former leprosarium in the village of Mestries. This brings together scenery and panoramic views with a specific historical landmark along the route. The trail thus offers a different focus from the architectural history of the churches.

Creative classes and farm shop

The L'En Verre de l'Art studio offers introductory classes for adults in modelling and working with clay. Painting classes are also available; their dates may vary. This adds a hands-on element alongside the buildings: adults work with clay in the introductory class, while the painting classes offer another artistic activity.

In 2026, direct sales at the Ferme Bio de la Barreyrie take place on Fridays—except in August—from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm. Check the opening hours before your visit. The Ferme Bio de la Barreyrie also bakes its “Paysan” sourdough bread in a wood-fired oven.

Discover more destinations: Murat, Sansac-Veinazès, Cassaniouze, Le Monteil, Carlat, Virargues, Ruynes-en-Margeride, Vitrac.

For an overview of the wider area: Cantal.