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Bozouls, a very pretty place!

Very very beautiful village, the hole, an unusual discovery. The perfect must-see!

Espalion is a commune located in the department of Aveyron, in the south-west of France. It is located on the banks of the Lot River, about 40 kilometers east of Rodez. The town is known for its historical and architectural heritage, with many well-preserved old buildings, including the Tour de Ronde, the Maison d'Armagnac and the Chapelle des Pénitents. The old bridge of Espalion, which crosses the Lot, is also an important historical monument of the city. Besides its historical heritage, Espalion also offers many outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking trails, cycle paths and water activities on the Lot. The town is also known for its local gastronomy, with specialties such as Laguiole cheese and Marcillac wine. Espalion is a charming medieval town, offering many activities for visitors, as well as a rich history and culture. Whether it is to discover its historical heritage, enjoy outdoor activities or taste the local specialties, Espalion is really worth the detour.

The Bozouls hole is an impressive canyon. It was formed by the passage of the Dourdou for millennia. The limestone rock has eroded to give birth to this horseshoe-shaped circus.

The Bozouls canyon, also called "Bozouls hole" is 400 meters in diameter and 100 meters deep! It is a natural circus in the shape of a horseshoe dug into the limestone by the Dourdou. It is discovered by many small paths.

Located on the edge of the river, this village offers a rather unexpected discovery. The village is located more than 200 kilometers from the nearest coast, but it is here that the famous Rouquayrol & Denayrouze regulator was designed, at the origin of the regulator which now equips all divers in the world. The diving suit museum is located in the Saint Jean-Baptiste church. With its red stone façade in the neo-Gothic style, a visit to this atypical museum is a must. A statue of a diver who sometimes has his feet in the water, depending on the flooding of the river, is nearby.

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Saint John the Baptist (Saint Jean Baptiste), to whom this church in Espalion is dedicated, is - like Saint Joseph - a man on the threshold from the Old to the New Testament. His parents are Zacharias and Elisabeth. After the announcement of God's incarnation, the Mother of God visits her relative Elisabeth, who will give birth to a son in her old age, John the Baptist. He is half a year older than Jesus and is considered his forerunner/pioneer. He lives in the desert, preaches repentance from sins to the Jewish population and baptizes them in the Jordan. Jesus also comes there to be baptized, and is filled with the Holy Spirit who descends on him from heaven. The feast day of Saint John the Baptist (Jean Baptiste) in the saints' calendar is on June 24th, exactly half a year before 'Holy Eve'.