Gavaudun – Gavaudun Castle loop from Lacapelle-Biron

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Gavaudun – Gavaudun Castle loop from Lacapelle-Biron

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Gavaudun – Gavaudun Castle loop from Lacapelle-Biron

03:30

12.8km

190m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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158 m

Lacapelle-Biron

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This tiny village of Lacapelle-Biron would be the presumed birthplace of Bernard Palissy who belonged to the French Renaissance school. To pay homage to the child of the country, takes …

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1.99 km

The hamlet of Saint-Avit boasts a remarkable architectural ensemble. The Romanesque church and small cemetery stand alongside the supposed birthplace of Bernard Palissy. There, you'll discover a rich collection of works by the greatest ceramists of our time.

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5.67 km

Superb castle view

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Crowning a 40-meter-high rocky spur, this 11th-century castle was a stronghold of heretics and then a key bastion of the Hundred Years' War. It is distinguished by its unusual entrance …

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5.91 km

Gavaudun

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Historical village with a castle built on a rocky spur.

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6.06 km

Gavaudun Castle

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Gavaudun Castle sits atop a forty meter high rocky outcrop which dominates the valley and must have been an ominous sight to any would-be invader. The castle was one of the last French fortresses during the 100 years war.

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