Le Tour de Belcastel par la passerelle
This very short hike is suitable for everyone and can be done with a stroller. You'll walk along Belcastel to the footbridge and return to the village via a shaded path.
Length : 1km
Duration : 30min
Difficulty: easy, lighted circuit all summer long
Departure : in front of the Old Bridge
Marking : Yellow
The castle of Belcastel (private property) was founded around 1040, around a pre-Romanesque chapel from the 9th century. It was completed in the 15th century by Alzias de Saunhac, Lord of Belcastel, who also built the church and the bridge. In the 17th century, the fortress was abandoned. In 1975, Fernand Pouillon, a brilliant architect, bought the ruins of the castle and restored it. He died in 1986 and is buried in the village cemetery. The castle is privately owned, but can be visited. The town council then undertook the restoration of the village, which was completed in 2003. Since 1990, Belcastel has been classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France".
