As soon as you cross the Lot River, you will see the intriguing castle of Larroque-Toirac, clinging to the side of the limestone cliff. Take on this medieval building and uncover its secrets!
A castle with a tormented history
In the Middle Ages , a fortified village developed on the narrow forecourt at the foot of the rock, overlooking a deep ravine. During the Hundred Years' War , the site repeatedly fell into English hands, whose possessions extended over a large part of Quercy. As a result, the Château de Larroque-Toirac was continually improved throughout the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries.
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The cliff against which the castle of Larroque-Toirac was built shelters caves which served as troglodyte habitat for Neolithic men. In Gallo-Roman times, it was the domain of a certain Turturius, hence the toponym Toirac which still remains today.
Majestic architecture
Since its creation, the Château de Larroque-Toirac has always been inhabited by its owners, which explains its excellent state of preservation. As early as the 13th century, a curtain wall protected the site to the east, on the side of the main access point across the Causse plateau. To the west, the site included a well, a chapel, and other fortifications.
The manor house, where the original kitchen remains , features beautiful 15th-century fireplaces and 16th-century polychrome frescoes . Admire these works of art that have survived the centuries and let their story unfold before you.
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Chemin du Château 46160 Larroque-Toirac
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