Château de Bruniquel, Medieval fortress in Bruniquel, France.
The castle complex consists of two structures, Château Vieux and Château Jeune, perched 90 meters above the Aveyron River on a rocky outcrop.
Queen Brunehaut established the initial castle in the 6th century on a former Roman fortified camp, with the current structures dating from the 13th and 15th centuries.
The castle courtyard transforms into an open-air theater during summer for performances of Jacques Offenbach operettas against the medieval stone backdrop.
Visitors can explore both castles from March through mid-November, with audio guides providing details about the medieval architecture and royal connections.
A family dispute between two branches of nobility led to the construction of separate castles, resulting in a three-century-long architectural rivalry.
Location: Bruniquel
Inception: 6 century
Founders: Brunhilda of Austrasia
GPS coordinates: 44.05611,1.66611
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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