Belcastel (Aveyron)

Belcastel is a commune with 228 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Aveyron, Midi-Pyrénées region. It belongs to the district Rodez and Canton Rignac. It is classified as one of the plus beaux villages de France ( most beautiful villages in France ).

Geography

The medieval village situated on the banks of the Aveyron in a tight river bend between Rodez (24 km ) to the east and Villefranche -de- Rouergue (38 km ) to the west.

Attractions

  • The Belcastel castle with foundations dating back to the 9th century.
  • The stone bridge over the Aveyron with five arches, built by Seigneur de Alzias Saunhac in the 15th century.

The Bridge

Old House

The cozy home

Personalities

The architect Fernand Pouillon, who became famous for, among other things, the renovation of the Château, spent his life in Belcastel.

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