Place du Bourg

Place du Bourg, in Rodez

Place du Bourg is one of the historic hearts of Rodez, the former domain of the counts. The Rodez audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this commercial square, long the rival of the neighbouring Cité.

The domain of the counts of Rodez

In the Middle Ages, Place du Bourg was the domain of the counts of Rodez, in opposition to the neighbouring Cité, controlled by the bishops. This rivalry between the Bourg and the Cité long marked the history and the urbanism of the city. A commercial heart where trade flourished, the square is today lined with fine old houses and shops, and remains one of the liveliest places of the historic centre of Rodez.

What to see

Here you enjoy the liveliness of this commercial square lined with fine old houses, the former domain of the counts of Rodez. Place du Bourg illustrates the historic rivalry between the Bourg and the Cité. It is a lively stop in the heart of the historic centre, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Place du Bourg lies in the heart of the historic centre of Rodez, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the shops around have their own hours. The square is lively notably on market days.

Why is Place du Bourg historic?

Because it was in the Middle Ages the domain of the counts of Rodez, a commercial heart in rivalry with the neighbouring Cité, controlled by the bishops.

Where is Place du Bourg?

In the heart of the historic centre of Rodez, in the Aveyron.