notable influences from major Périgord churches. Chapel of the former Jesuit college Made an Historic Monument in 1927. The former Jesuit college is a group of historic buildings constituting the . This college remains a chapel, a building and a fountain, the of Denys Puech, placed against the exterior wall of the chapel, in Place Foch. Ancient monastery Made an Historic Monument in 1942. The national stud is now installed in this former religious building. Others The , last vestige of the asylum for the insane, where the Paraire writer and poet Antonin Artaud was confined. Today, it houses a 'space Antonin Artaud'. The chapel of Saint-Martin, it was situated halfway up, overlooking Layoule. Before 1789, it served as a Ruthenoise parish, and then before the second world war, deposit garbage and playgrounds for children. In ruins since the war, it was entirely demolished in 1966. The Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy, located on the Chemin de la Boriette (a remote green space). Owned by the municipality of Rodez, it was originally incorporated into La Chartreuse (today the ). Restored by the Companions of the Duty, it is open to the public in the afternoon on good days. The Rodez mosque, inaugurated in May 2003 and remarkable for its architecture, is located on the Avenue Bamberg. Civil buildings Hôtel de la préfecture Made an Historic Monument in 1947. The hotel was built in the first half of the 18th century by François Le Normant d'Ayssènes, counsellor to the king, and his receiver in the election of Rodez. It is now home to the prefecture of the Aveyron. Hôtel de Bonald Made an Historic Monument in 1991. Hôtel du Cheval Noir Made an Historic Monument in 1947. Hôtel Séguret Made an Historic Monument in 1944. Maison d'Armagnac Made an Historic Monument in 1862. Maisons bourgeoises Layoule Bridge Made an Historic Monument in 1947. Château de Saint-Félix Made an Historic Monument in 1984. La Gascarie Viaduct Railway bridges of the 19th century, including the Gascarie Viaduct. Parks and gardens Foirail public garden Square François Fabié: This small square presents a very broad view of all the southern part of the Rodez territory. Rodez was awarded with three flowers of the competition of flowery cities and villages, was awarded 1st place in 1996, and 3rd in 2007. Rodez also has the label "Child-friendly city", given by UNICEF. Combelles recreation park, located in