Château de Cajarc

Salvagnac-Cajarc, France

Château de Cajarc, built in the 13th and 15th centuries, is an well-preserved example of mediaeval fortification. Especially noteworthy are the roofs, the round tower and its staircase and the inner courtyard and its walls. On the second floor, a vaulted room contains 17th-century paintings.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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Jean Félix (3 years ago)
Nobody was interested in this village if this castle did not exist. This is the attraction of Salvagnac. It is not necessarily the beautiful statue that sits on the tiny square at the bottom of the village that turns heads. Poor statue, abandoned, particularly dirty. It deserves the action of competent hands, but for now it is the triumph of incompetence. The castle is private and inaccessible. Construction between the 13th and 15th century.
Muriel Dujipérou (4 years ago)
Very pretty. Too bad he can't be visited
Patrick Revel (5 years ago)
Simple place but filled with a beautiful story
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