The Merle Towers – Saint-Geniez-Ô-Merle

The Merle Towers – Saint-Geniez-Ô-Merle

The Merle Towers in Saint-Geniez-Ô-Merle

Visit / Castles and landscapes / Entrance fees / 110 km

 

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.

www.toursdemerle.fr

The “Château de Val” – Lanobre

The “Château de Val” – Lanobre

The “Château de Val” in Lanobre

Visit / Castles / Entrance fees / 170 km

 

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.

www.chateau-de-val.com

The Castelnaud Castle – Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

The Castelnaud Castle – Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

The Castelnaud Castle in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

Visit / Castles / Entrance fees / 13 km

 

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.

castelnaud.com