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Castle Attractions In Riviere-sur-Tarn

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Rivière-sur-Tarn is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. The Château de Peyrelade is a ruined castle, open to visitors.
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Castle Attractions In Riviere-sur-Tarn

  • 1. Chateau de Peyrelade Riviere Sur Tarn
    The Château de Peyrelade is a ruined castle in the commune of Rivière-sur-Tarn in the Aveyron département of France.The name is derived from the occitan Pèira Lada, meaning wide rock; an accurate description of the site. Objects found on the site suggest it was inhabited in prehistoric times.Thanks to its position controlling the entrance to the gorges du Tarn, it was one of the most important castles in the Rouergue province. It existed at least as far back as the 12th century, and was the scene of incessant battles and sieges until 1633 when it was dismantled on the orders of Richelieu.The ruins give a good idea of the layout of the castle. The outer wall was more than 250m long, 10m high and 2.1m thick. The castle was dominated by a natural rock keep more than 50m high, only accessi...
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