L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac

L'Hospitalet-du-Larzac is a tiny village in the Aveyron department of southern France, situated in a barren and elevated terrain. It consists of just a handful of stone houses clustered around its notable church from the 1700s, which dominates the settlement.

The village emerged around 1108 when a viscount established a hospital to serve traveling pilgrims. This institution became a significant local anchor and shaped the settlement's development and identity for several centuries afterward.

This small village sits on a rugged plateau where the parish church from the 1700s serves as the heart of community life. Residents have maintained their connection to this religious building across generations, and it continues to shape how people gather and mark important moments together.

The site is small and easy to walk through, with simple paths connecting the few buildings present. Keep in mind this is a quiet rural commune, so local services and facilities are limited.

In 1983, archaeologists unearthed an ancient lead tablet bearing one of the longest inscriptions in the Gaulish language ever found in this region. This rare discovery offers insight into the lives and beliefs of the area's ancient inhabitants.

Location: canton of Nant

Location: Aveyron

Location: arrondissement of Millau

Elevation above the sea: 745 m

Shares border with: La Cavalerie, La Couvertoirade, Nant, Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon

Phone: +33565627101

Email: mairie-lhospitaletdularzac@orange.fr

Website: http://lhospitaletdularzac.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.97333,3.19611

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11