Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe, commune in Tarn, France
Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe is a commune in southern France located at the confluence of the Tarn and Agout rivers. It features medieval stone buildings, a 14th-century Gothic church, and narrow cobblestone streets winding along the river.
The settlement was founded in the 13th century as a fortified town with a castle on the hill defending the area. The Château du Castela with its underground passages served as a stronghold while a medieval bastide marketplace developed below it.
The name refers to Saint Sulpicius and the point where two rivers meet. The medieval bastide district with its narrow streets and central square shows how the town functioned as a market hub where locals gathered to buy and sell.
The village is easy to explore on foot with bike lanes available and its own bus line called Le Sulpicien running two routes. A Wednesday market on the central square offers regional foods, while restaurants and shops line the streets for visitors' needs.
The underground tunnel system Le Souterrain du Castela stretches over 140 meters through the rock below and originally served as shelter during conflicts. Guided tours lead visitors through dark chambers and narrow passages revealing hidden escape routes and defensive positions.
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