Castle of Castelnau-Bretenoux
PRUDHOMAT
From 9.00€ - Full price
The castle stands at the end of a rocky plateau forming a spur thanks to the presence of a natural fault. Dominating the so-called country of the four rivers, it was the seat of an important barony from the Carolingian aristocracy of Quercy – the Castelnau de Bretenoux family – already in possession of a fortified residence in the surrounding area in the 11th century. During the 14th and 15th centuries, the castle adopted its final configuration. The Clermont-Lodève family, which inherited the barony in 1530, undertook major work to beautify the austere castle in the middle of the 17th century. This castle is one of the finest examples of military architecture from the Middle Ages.
- Pet Friendly
Useful information
- Pet Friendly
- Languages spoken: French
- Type of monument: Castle
Opening
- The ticket office closes 1 hour before the monument closes Monument closed on 1/01, 1/05, 1 and 11/11 and 25/12. Free visit from June 15 to August 31
Equipment
- Playground
- Screening Room
Prices
- Full price: 9.00 €
- Group rate: €7.50
- Free
Payment method
- Payment cards
- French bank and postal checks
- French "Chèques vacances"
- Cash
