Randonnée : Le château de Messilhac
A short and interesting hike offering pleasant views on the valley of Peyrat, the ridge of Mur-de-Barrez, the rock of Ronesque, the gorges of the Goul with a beautiful objective: to join the castle of Messilhac.
Markings: yellow (figure of eight circuit, be very careful)
Start : Cemetery next to Peyrat
POINTS OF INTEREST :
Circular viewpoints of the surrounding sites.
Campchès and Trionac : a round trip in the heart of these hamlets allows the discovery of typical traditional houses.
Castle of Messilhac (more information below).
DISCOVERY :
The castle of Messilhac
Built on a promontory overlooking the steep and wild gorges of the Goul and a tributary stream, the castle of Messilhac seems to have taken refuge in the middle of the woods. This jewel of feudal origin, restored, modified and rehabilitated during centuries, is nestled in a real green setting.
This 12th century military castle, in an excellent state of preservation, has always been inhabited and occupied by the same family or its descendants by marriage. At the beginning of the 16th century Jean de Montanat transformed the austere feudal castle into a pleasant residence. He added a large door, beautiful sculptures, mullioned windows and mantelpieces to the façade. It is the bust of this owner that appears in a shell-shaped motif above the entrance. (Recommended visit during the hike, information here or at tel: 06 72 71 79 85.)
Bertrand Tavernier shot the film "La Princesse de Montpensier" there.
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