Forteresse Royale de Najac

NAJAC , Aveyron – Cultural heritage

About

The 12th and 13th century royal fortress is an extraordinary example of military defences It was actively used in the fight against the Cathars and the Hundred Years war. Its dungeon served as a prison for the last Knights of the Rouergue.

Built by the Counts of Toulouse at a time when they were as powerful as the king of France, Najac Fortress will fascinate children and adults as it contains examples of all the tricks and stratagems used in the military art of defence. A large model is on hand to throw light on the incomparable defence system perfected in the 13th Century by Alphonse de Poitiers. Listed monument.

Labels : Le Routard guide

Spoken languages : German English Spanish French Italian


Opening

  • From samedi 30 mars 2024 to mardi 30 avril 2024
  • From mercredi 1 mai 2024 to dimanche 30 juin 2024
  • From lundi 1 juillet 2024 to samedi 31 août 2024
  • From dimanche 1 septembre 2024 to lundi 30 septembre 2024
  • From mardi 1 octobre 2024 to dimanche 3 novembre 2024

Prices

  • From 6,5€
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  • From 6,5€
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Payment

  • Carte bancaire
  • Cheque
  • Chèques Vacances
  • Cash

Services

Services

  • Shop
  • Visites groupes guidées
  • Visites pédagogiques
  • Guided tours

Go there by liO Train (regional trains)

Occitanie Rail Tour

A moins de 20 mn à pied de la gare de Najac !
Environ 15 min (1257 m).

La meilleure desserte pour la gare NAJAC propose jusqu’à 6 A/R par jour entre 06:54:00 et 20:35:30.
Pour plus d’informations, allez sur FACIL’ITI

Groups

  • Minimal number of persons 10

Location

Forteresse Royale de Najac
rue du château 12270 NAJAC

Route & access

+330565297165

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