This medieval structure is even more impressive under cloudy skies. Several walks are possible along the river and around the towers and the village of Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle.
The medieval fortress stands on a small peninsula jutting into the lake formed by the creation of the Bort-les-Orgues hydroelectric dam. By walking around this perfectly preserved castle you can easily imagine the knights in armors stomping through the walkways.
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Beune valley, this medieval castle was listed as a historical monument in 1943.
This medieval fortress, listed as a historical monument in 1966, shelters a museum of Medieval Warfare and offers a breathtaking view of the Dordogne valley.
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