In the heart of the village of Jou-sous-Monjou in Cantal stands the Notre-Dame de l’Assomption church, a jewel of Romanesque art. It was classified as a historic monument in 1925. At the same time, it is threatened by the passage of time and urgently needs restoration.
Culture
The church features a rich collection of sculpted elements that have survived over the centuries. Volcanic rock, a slate roof and a comb-style bell tower shape its appearance.
Notre-Dame de l’Assomption combines rural art with magic, archaic traditions and religion. Different cultural layers therefore exist side by side in Jou-sous-Monjou.
When planning your personal trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Jou-sous-Monjou.
Trails and landscape
The Tour du Canrou is an easy 2.6-kilometre walking trail that takes around 45 minutes.
A section of the GR de Pays “Tour du Carladès” runs from the Pailherols plateau to the Badailhac plateau, passing through the villages of Jou-sous-Monjou and Raulhac.
The Boucle du Canrou offers views of the Goul Valley and then leads through a forest.
The Tour du Canrou also offers views of the Goul Valley and then leads through a forest.
The Parcours 66 Vert “La Butte de Monjou” is a short but intensive circular route starting in Jou-sous-Monjou.
Surroundings
Château de Cropières and Château des Huttes are castles in the immediate vicinity of Jou-sous-Monjou.
Château de Pesteils and Château De La Laubie are castles in the area surrounding Jou-sous-Monjou.
Le Pas-de-Cère is a waterfall in the area surrounding Jou-sous-Monjou.
The mountains Puy de la Grousse, Puy Gros and Puy de la Poche are also located in the area surrounding Jou-sous-Monjou.
Other places: Vezels Roussy, Saint-Étienne-De-Chomeil, Parlan, Saint-Julien-de-Toursac, Trémouille, Lascelle, Lafeuillade-En-Vézie, Vieillevie
