Château de Belcastel, Natural heritage site in Lacave, France
The medieval castle stands on steep rocks overlooking the village, with a square dungeon and corner towers marking its defensive architecture.
The castle's strategic location along the Aveyron River served as a crucial defensive point during conflicts throughout medieval times.
The castle functions as an art gallery, featuring exhibitions of illustrations and contemporary works throughout its restored medieval chambers.
Visitors enter the castle across a restored drawbridge and can take guided tours through multiple levels of the fortified structure.
French architect Fernand Pouillon led an eight-year restoration project in 1974, employing Algerian stonemasons to rebuild the castle by hand.
Location: Lacave
GPS coordinates: 44.84570,1.55160
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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