Villecomtal is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. It was founded circa 1295 by Henri II, count of Rodez.

Nestled in the valley of Dourdou, west of Estaing, Villecomtal will charm you. "The Village of Earl" retains some vestiges of its high city walls from 1437, the curtain of the castle flanked by three semi-circular towers and the tower its castle (fifteenth century) attached to the main building (more recent). Its fortified gate, "Lo Down Portal", since 1785 is topped by a bell emblematic. The town of medieval character, red sandstone, is a bustling center summer. Many walks and excursions available in the surrounding waters while Dourdou are particularly conducive to fishing.

Sights include:

• Orthogonal street village (built on either side of the main road: Rue Droite). All streets intersect at right angles.
• Protected against the Routiers in 1437 by a wall of enclosure of 400 m. Remains vestiges of the ramparts, "Lo Portal Bas" one of the two doors of entry, half-timbered houses and half-timbered.
• Charles Roy Museum: collection of nearly 1,000 specimens of fossils and minerals. Visit on request at the Seasonal Reception Point of Villecomtal.

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