The Castle of Penne is a monument in the commune of Penne in the Tarn in Midi-Pyrénées. It is a great attraction for holidaymakers staying in the region. Here you can find useful information about this place as well as information on local tourist services.
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The castle of Penne, royal fortress from the 13th century, a veritable eagle's nest sitting on a rock imposing, reborn after 450 years of oblivion. Restorations past, present and future, allow a constant evolution of this exceptional site. Visitors are discovering or rediscovering and its architecture. Open to the public since 2010, the castle of Penne proposes to revive its history, thanks to an interpretation trail for young and old, both fun and educational, tours and general themes in middle and high tourist season, the Home school groups with a suitable route discovery, teaching workshops around the art of building in the Middle Ages, a medieval site alive during the summer. In July and August, the event around the medieval castle of the pace of life, and allow immersion in medieval ambience: competition archery, weapons presentation, pageant around workshops and stalls, music medieval acrobats and jugglers, etc.. For more information on the castle, his schedule of visits and events: Tel. : +33 5 63 55 71 09 or +33 6 23 82 94 22 - Email: accueil@chateaudepenne.com
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| OTHER MONUMENTS IN THE AREA | |
| Castles of Bruniquel in Bruniquel (5.5 km) | Castle of Montricoux in Montricoux (8.5 km) |
| Dolmen of Septfonds in Septfonds (15.1 km) | Castle of the Cayla in Andillac (15.7 km) |
| Church Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens in Nègrepelisse (16.4 km) | Abbey of Beaulieu-en-Rouergue in Ginals (17.8 km) |
| Church Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Caylus (17.9 km) | House of the Loups in Caylus (17.9 km) |
| Church Saint-Michel in Cordes-sur-Ciel (17.9 km) | Abbey Saint-Michel in Gaillac (24 km) |
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| Bruniquel | A superb village dominated by the silhouette of its two castles |
| Castelnau-de-Montmiral | A fortified town boasting a beautiful arcaded square |
| The Aveyron Gorges | A series of limestone cliffs towering over unspoilt countryside! |
| Puycelci | Fortified village |
| Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val | Mediaeval city nestling at the confluence of the Aveyron and Bonnette rivers |
| Penne | A charming village dominated by the remains of its castle |
| Marcel-Lenoir Museum | This establishment, dedicated to the works of the painter Marcel-Lenoir, is based in the castle in the pretty village of Montricoux |
| Varen | A charming mediaeval village... |
| Tourism in Penne | Penne travel guide and tourist information |
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All beds & breakfasts around the Castle of Penne
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All vacation rentals around the Castle of Penne
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All campsites around the Castle of Penne
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