Château de Blanquefort towers over the village of Les Vignes from its rocky promontory, barely visible from the road. Given the accessibility of the site and its apparent austerity, this mysterious fortress was probably more a lookout post than a seigneurial residence…
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Château de blanquefort
Can you distinguish Blanquefort castle from the cliffs surrounding Les Vignes?The ruins of a perched castle
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Les Vignes is a small village on the banks of the Tarn, on the slopes of the Causse de Sauveterre limestone plateau, at an altitude of around 400 m. It lies just a few kilometers from the Point Sublime panorama. Les Vignes village in the Tarn gorges.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The coat of arms of the village of Les Vignes features two castles: Château de Blanquefort and its neighbor, Château de Dolan. Both encircle Les Vignes and served to protect the village.
A forgotten story
Château de Blanquefort appears to have been mentioned as early as the 12th century by Raimond de Roquefeuil, legate of the diocese of Mende in 1193. The château is one of the castles that encircle the Causse Méjean, controlling the access routes to the plateau. Its strategic position gave lookouts an exceptional view of the Gorges du Tarn, from the Pas de Soucy to the village of Le Rozier.
Although its history has been lost in the twists and turns of centuries gone by, the Château de Blanquefort, now a ruin, continues to amaze visitors who think to look up. The castle is easily visible as you take the road down from the Causse Méjean towards Les Vignes.
- Where can I see Blanquefort castle from?
You can see the Château de Blanquefort from the road leading from the Causse Méjean to Les Vignes (the D16).
- Is access to the château authorized?
Access to Château de Blanquefort is not recommended and is very difficult and unsafe.
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