Imposing medieval fortress or sumptuous Renaissance residence, live the castle life in the Bastides and Gorges of Aveyron. We give you our top 7 castles to visit around Villefranche de Rouergue, Najac and Villeneuve d'Aveyron.
Fortresses and castles: attack!
Climb to the top of the dungeon Najac fortress, admire the sublime Italian gardens from the main courtyard of the castle of Bournazel, immerse yourself in the history of Toulouse-Lautrec at Bosc castle… There is so much to discover!
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Royal Fortress of Najac
Discover the majestic royal fortress from the 12th to 13th centuries, a jewel of military defense witness to the Cathar struggles and the Hundred Years' War. Its dungeon served as a prison for the last Templars of Rouergue.
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Bournazel castle and gardens
Immerse yourself in the Renaissance by visiting this Historic Monument. This major building in the south of France is distinguished by its innovative architecture and its remarkable sculpted decoration. Its gardens are a rare example of an Italian Renaissance garden.
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Penne Castle
Experience a human adventure that will immerse you in the time of fortified castles in the heart of a site in full renaissance!
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Château du Bosc – Residence of Toulouse-Lautrec
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Chateau Cenevieres
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Bruniquel castles
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Castle of Larroque-Toirac
Find THE castle of your dreams
Which castle to visit with the family?
Children will dream of being knights Najac fortress ! To enjoy activities suitable for young audiences, go to Penne castle.
Which castle has a garden?
The gardens of castle of Bournazel are labeled “Remarkable Garden”, they are a perfect example of an Italian Renaissance garden. You can also stroll in the park Bosc castle.
Which castle for art lovers?
Le castle of Bournazel contains a very beautiful collection of paintings and sculptures from the 16th to the 18th century. Another castle, another era, discover drawings, posters and lithographs by Toulouse-Lautrec at Bosc castle.
Which castle to visit for a beautiful view of the Aveyron gorges?
Since the Najac fortress and the castles of Penne et Bruniquel, overlook the wild gorges of Aveyron.
Which castle to visit for a beautiful view of the Lot valley?
Le Cenevieres castle and Larroque-Toirac castle are superb balconies overlooking the Lot valley.
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