Château de Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, Medieval fortress in Saint-Laurent-les-Tours, France
The castle features two square towers and remnants of fortified walls standing atop a hill overlooking the Bave Valley in the Lot department.
Built in the 7th century under King Dagobert I, the fortress remained under the control of Turenne viscounts for eight centuries until the French Revolution.
The castle houses the Jean Lurçat Museum, displaying tapestries, paintings, and ceramics created by the artist between 1943 and 1966 in his workshop.
The castle opens to visitors from April to September, offering guided tours through the museum collections and medieval architectural elements.
During World War II, the castle served as a secret location for Radio Quercy, a clandestine resistance broadcasting station operated from within its walls.
Location: Saint-Laurent-les-Tours
GPS coordinates: 44.86500,1.89417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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