Château de Castelbouc

Sainte-Enimie, France

Château de Castelbouc lies in the small village of Castelbouc on an beautiful rock spur. The castle was first mentioned in the 12th century, when it was owned by Etienne de Castelbouc. In 1592 the castle was razed during the Wars of Religion.

Address

Prades, Sainte-Enimie, France

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Sainte-Enimie Village (5,2 km)
Château de Prades (1,2 km)

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User Reviews

Jan Jannos (6 years ago)
Viewpoint Panorama gegenüber am Parkplatz: Prades

jan Kuhr (7 years ago)
Simply beautiful

Louis (7 years ago)
Beautiful villages, hidden behind the mountain. Quiet place, beautiful view on the top, lots of activities possible including potholing

António Romano (7 years ago)
Brutal

Michel SERAYET (7 years ago)
Superbe site dans les gorges du Tarn. Le petit village de Castelbouc est très vite parcouru , mais ses maisons contre la falaise et ses petites ruelles en font un site pittoresque qui mérite le détour

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