What remains of the Château Inférieur in Peyrusse-le-Roc?

Only two towers still stand, including a northern watchtower often cited as one of the best-preserved examples of its kind in the Rouergue.

Is the Château Inférieur a listed historic monument?

The remains have been listed as a monument historique by decree of 23 October 1995.

What is the history of the Château Inférieur?

The fortress endured a siege as early as 761, was captured by the English in 1163, later occupied by Simon de Montfort, and was already in ruins by 1668.

Can the Château Inférieur be visited freely?

The site, owned by the commune, consists of outdoor ruins, with no known opening hours or admission fees.

Château Inférieur

Inférieur Castle

Peyrusse-le-Roc

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Visit duration: 120 min
Where: Peyrusse-le-Roc

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Château Inférieur stands in Peyrusse-le-Roc (Aveyron), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What the French Ministry of Culture records

Peyrusse-le-Roc est connu dès l'époque romaine pour la richesse de ses mines d'argent, de plomb et d'antimoine. La forteresse subit un premier siège en 761, est prise par les Anglais en 1163, puis occupée par Simon de Montfort. La ville perd son importance à partir de la fin du 16e siècle. En 1668, le château royal est déjà en ruines : il ne reste que deux tours ; la tour nord servait de tour de guet (le plus bel exemple en Rouergue).

Extract from the official record PA00094250 · Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée database, Open Licence

What to know

The site is visited outdoors, in a state of partial ruin.
These are remains belonging to the commune, listed as a historic monument since 1995.
Access involves walking through a hillside site, with no indication of specific facilities for reduced mobility.
No opening hours or admission fees are mentioned in the available data.
The visit fits within a broader exploration of the medieval village of Peyrusse-le-Roc.

Practical information

Visit duration: 120 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Peyrusse-le-Roc · Aveyron · Occitanie

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12220 Peyrusse-le-Roc

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Château phone number

+33 5 65 80 49 33

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094250
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century

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What remains of the Château Inférieur in Peyrusse-le-Roc?: Only two towers still stand, including a northern watchtower often cited as one of the best-preserved examples of its kind in the Rouergue.
Is the Château Inférieur a listed historic monument?: The remains have been listed as a monument historique by decree of 23 October 1995.
What is the history of the Château Inférieur?: The fortress endured a siege as early as 761, was captured by the English in 1163, later occupied by Simon de Montfort, and was already in ruins by 1668.
Can the Château Inférieur be visited freely?: The site, owned by the commune, consists of outdoor ruins, with no known opening hours or admission fees.