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Castle at the top of the cliff overlooking the confluence of the Vère and the Aveyron, with 2 exhibitions, one of which is on prehistory

Classified as a Historic Monument since 1840, this ^12th, ^13th and ^17th century edifice was built at the top of the cliff overlooking the confluence of the Vère and Aveyron rivers, on the site of an ancient Roman castrum. Owned by the Counts of Toulouse in the ^12th century, it was divided in the ^15th century between two branches of the House of Comminges, which explains its current division into Château Jeune and Château Vieux. Two permanent exhibitions: one on the filming of Le Vieux Fusil, shot within these walls; the other devoted to the Bruniquel cave (Neanderthal site).

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Open daily from March to mid-November. High season: open every day and on public holidays from 10am to 7pm. April, May, June, September and October: 10am-6pm weekdays and 10am-7pm weekends. November: 10am-5pm weekdays and 10am-7pm weekends up to and including November 11. Annual closure from November 12. Free admission for children under 6. Adults: €5 (guided tour: €6, audio-guided tour: €5.50). Children (aged 6 to 14): €3 (guided tour for children: €4.5). Family rate: free for the 3rd child. Child rate: 6 to 14 years. Guided tours in French, English or Spanish at 11 am and 3 pm.

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j2p2camer

Visited in june 2024

Visite très instructive avec guide passionné. Superbes vues. Site du tournage du film culte "Le vieux fusil". Avant d'y accéder, on traverse le village tout aussi intéressant. Calme (hors week-end et hors saison !)

spiticap

Visited in july 2021

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Parfait!

Bon accueil. Explications complètes avec audioguide et largement suffisante avec panneaux. Visite comprenant une expo permanente sur la grotte de Bruniquel et expos temporaires sur différents thèmes. Très belle visite à faire!

Lafutédu31

Visited in september 2020

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Chateau de Bruniquel

En allant en direction de St Cirq Lapopie, nous avons été attirés par ce château en hauteur et avons décidé d'y faire une pause. Nous sommes arrivés juste pour le départ de la visite guidée. Le guide est passionnant. Entre l'histoire du château ou plutôt des 2 châteaux (le vieux et le jeune) et les anecdotes sur le tournage du "vieux fusil", on ne voit pas passer la visite. Nous sommes restés 1h30. Car une fois la visite guidée terminé, on peut déambuler librement dans le château et regarder les nombreuses expos photos. Notamment une expo sur le tournage du vieux fusil, de très belles photos de portes du village, des photos autour du thème du bleu pastel et à l'étage du château jeune, une vidéo sur une grotte située aux alentours que l'on peut pas visiter et qui recèle bien des mystères. Je recommande également de visiter le village, belles ruelles en pierre, calme et fraicheur.

AnnaB182

Visited in august 2019

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Un village unique !

Un magnifique château, avec de petites ruelles tout autour très agréables. Je recommande si vous passez dans le coin.

Ana43

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The climb is worth it! Two parking lots, one at the bottom one half way. Small alleys where he makes good strolling. The plan with buildings of interest is to be obtained. The picturesque alleys lose the notion of time. But they make it possible to cut the climb, crossing the village. The castle is to be visited, as well as the enclosed garden, which gives breathing. A pleasant memory!