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Polignac Fortress

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Polignac Fortress

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    August 19, 2019

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    The fortress is clearly visible above the town of Polignac on a volcanic rock slab that slopes steeply to the sides. Because of this, among other things, the fortress was never taken by opponents. It has belonged to the Polignac family for over 1,000 years and is now an open-air museum with guided tours and an annual medieval spectacle.
    Entry chips are available at the local tourist information office on the church square in town.

    The view from the 32m high keep is breathtaking!
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    June 30, 2022

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    The fortifications can be seen from afar. A very impressive landmark of the region.
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    January 18, 2023

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    The Polignac fortress dominates the Polignac valley and the Puy basin on an impressive basalt platform (remnant of an ancient lava flow).
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    1. Gorges of the Loire from Polignac

    12.6km

    03:41

    350m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 770 m

    Contacts

    www.forteressedepolignac.fr/

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    Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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    Location: Polignac, Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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