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Montcuq-En-Quercy-Blanc

Montcuq Keep

Montcuq-En-Quercy-Blanc

Montcuq Keep

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Montcuq Keep

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Location: Montcuq-En-Quercy-Blanc, Cahors, Occitania, France

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Gerhard Mauerberger

September 6, 2021

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Montcuq is dominated by a keep. This mighty tower was once the last refuge of a 13th century castle. Only this tower survived the crusade against the Cathars. Montcuq was one of the communities that supported the Cathars. The GR 65 hiking trail, which goes through Montcuq, leads to the Pyrenees, the former stronghold of the Cathars.

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Frank en Nancy 🇧🇪

April 21, 2022

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This tower was the keep of a defense system of which only a few remains of ramparts remain. Montcuq was part of the Viscount of Toulouse and was one of the places that Raymond, Viscount of Toulouse, had undertaken to dismantle, according to the treaty between him and the King of France. The city walls w

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Hike the moderate 6.5 miles (10.4 km) Roland Circuit Trail near Montcuq, France, exploring the Montcuq Keep and Old Town.

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Montcuq Old Town – Montcuq Keep loop from Montcuq

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 200 m

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