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Belcastel
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With its well-restored old fortress and surrounding stone houses, this village—certified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France"—attracts quite a few visitors in season.
Overview of Belcastel
With its well-restored old fortress and surrounding stone houses, Belcastel, certified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France," attracts quite a few visitors in season.
Key Details
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in Aveyron, between Villefranche-de-Rouergue and Rodez.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 192 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 10.74 km².
- Altitude: from 391 to 707 m.
- Website: http://www.mairie-belcastel.fr
History of Belcastel
What to See and Do in Belcastel
A 15th-century church, a perched medieval castle, an old bridge over the Aveyron, steep alleys, and stone houses give the village its distinct charm and represent its main tourist appeal.
Forge House and Traditional Trades
In the village's restored former forge, the various trades linked to 19th-century rural life.
In the village's restored former forge, the various trades linked to 19th-century rural life.
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Roc d'Anglars
★ 500 m upstream from the village, these are the ruins of a 5th-century fort.
Forge House and Traditional Trades
★ In the village's restored former forge, the various trades linked to 19th-century rural life.