Château de Pomayrols, Medieval castle in Pomayrols, France.
Château de Pomayrols is a medieval fortress with two towers that rise roughly 28 meters (92 feet) high and sections of its original four-sided enclosure still surrounding a central courtyard. The structure retains its basic stone framework and defensive layout typical of fortified residences from that period.
Building began in the 11th century, and the structure underwent major renovation work in the 13th century. Workers from the nearby Aubrac monastery led these improvements to strengthen and expand the fortress.
The castle houses a museum of farm tools that shows how people in this region worked the land for centuries. You can see the daily tools and methods that shaped rural life in Haut-Rouergue.
The fortress is open year-round and costs nothing to visit from the outside, sitting roughly 45 kilometers (28 miles) from both Rodez and Millau. The remote location means you should plan your arrival in advance to make the most of your visit.
A bridge dating to 1329 still stands as a remnant of medieval construction methods, built specifically to carry building materials to the site. This rare example of specialized engineering infrastructure offers insight into how workers solved practical challenges centuries ago.
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