Château de Peyrelade

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Château de Peyrelade stands in Rivière-sur-Tarn (Aveyron), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 8, 2026.

Perched on a rocky spur above the entrance to the Tarn gorges, the ruins of Peyrelade castle have overlooked the valley since the 12th century. Once among the most significant strongholds of the old Rouergue region, the site retains a striking enclosure wall and a rock-top keep reached via a round tower. Visitors come both for the sweeping view over the gorges and for the medieval military architecture still visible in the stonework.

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What to know

• The site consists of ruined fortifications on a rocky outcrop, so reaching it involves walking and some uneven terrain.
• The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1998.
• The enclosure wall runs over 250 metres and the keep rises more than 50 metres, giving a sense of the scale to explore on foot.
• Sturdy footwear is advisable given the rocky and uneven ground.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

Parking available on site

Where this château is

Rivière-sur-Tarn · Aveyron · Occitanie

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Address

Barandelles, 12640 Rivière-sur-Tarn

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 5 65 62 21 34

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA12000012

Period of construction

12th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

Where is Peyrelade castle located?

It stands in the commune of Rivière-sur-Tarn, in the Aveyron department, at the entrance to the Tarn gorges.

Is Peyrelade castle in ruins?

Yes, it is a former stronghold now in ruins, though the remains still reveal its original defensive layout.

How old is Peyrelade castle?

The remains date back to the 12th century, when the fortress already held a major strategic role in the Rouergue region.

Is Peyrelade castle a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 6 March 1998.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2970211
• Mérimée PA12000012
• Official website

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