The Pigeonnier d’Assier was built in 1537 and has a cylindrical shape. It is 11 metres high, measures 9 metres in diameter and provides space for 2,300 nesting niches. The Dolmen du Bois des Bœufs is also part of the area’s cultural history: it has been classified as a historic monument since 1889.
Landscape
East of the centre of Assier, three dolmens and tumuli are visible on the limestone causse. The land parcel area covers 260 hectares and has accessible, currently unmarked paths lined with dry-stone walls.
Activities
Free participatory workshops are planned at the Jardin de Galiot in collaboration with the Juin Jardins association. The “Entre Causse et Limargue” cycling route also starts in Assier.
Those choosing Assier as their destination may be planning to rent a holiday apartment.
Location
Assier railway station is located at 285 rue de la Gare, 46230 Assier.
