Belcastel (“war castle”, from the Latin bellum and castellum) is a magnificent medieval village built on the banks of the Aveyron under an imposing castle. The village is now listed …
The Château de Valon has watched over the Truyère gorges since the 11th century but suffered after the Revolution, when it was abandoned and used as a stone quarry (like many other châteaux).
The exact origin of the Château du Bousquet is uncertain (13th or 14th century) but one thing is certain: this castle is magnificent and extremely well preserved.
Very beautiful castle, exterior renovated in 08/2022 a tower under construction, the rest of the village is worth the detour and to stop there in the middle of beautiful countryside.
Nice view of the Château d'Estaing dating from the 13th century with its pentagonal keep. Turning your head, you can see the Lot and the Gothic bridge that spans it. …