Oppidum de Berniquaut, Archaeological site in Sorèze, France
The Oppidum de Berniquaut stands on a rocky ridge at 568 meters altitude, overlooking the plains of Sorèze and Durfort in the Tarn department.
The site records continuous human presence spanning 30,000 years, from prehistoric settlements through Gaulish fortifications until its abandonment in the 13th century.
Archaeological excavations revealed over 100 medieval dwellings within the walls, indicating a substantial community engaged in farming, crafts, and trading activities.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through a hiking trail starting from Sorèze, with information panels explaining the historical significance of the structures.
A 710-meter-long earthen rampart, built by the Gauls, encircles the ancient settlement of Verdunum, demonstrating advanced defensive engineering from the pre-Roman period.
GPS coordinates: 43.44210,2.06513
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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Abbaye-école de Sorèze
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Les Cammazes dam
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Rigole de la plaine
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Percée des Cammazes
3.8 km
Musée Dom-Robert et de la tapisserie du XXe siècle
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Halle du Beffroi
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Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix de Sorèze
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Église Saint-Martin de Sorèze
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Château de Cahuzac
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Centre national de vol à voile de la Montagne Noire
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Château de Labécède-Lauragais
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Hôtel Abbaye Ecole de Sorèze
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Église Notre-Dame de Revel
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Église Saint-Étienne de Durfort
435 m
Église Saint-Vincent de Cahuzac
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Église Saint-Pierre de Dourgne
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Église Saint-Martin de Lagardiolle
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Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Belleserre
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Barrage de Saint-Ferréol
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Église de l'Assomption des Brunels
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Église Saint-Saturnin de Dreuilhe
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Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Arfons
8.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Ferréol de Dourgne
8.5 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Vaudreuille
7 km
Les Cammazes lake
4.7 km
Pont du Riat
5.1 km
Prise d'eau de Pont-Crouzet
1.8 kmReviews
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