Castle of Penne

Castle of Penne

Monument in Penne

Monument in Penne

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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.

DETAILED INFORMATION

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

Castle of Penne
Gatehouse (© Axel Letellier)
 
Medieval Shipyard (© Axel Letellier)
contest archery (© Axel Letellier)
 
Fighting Knights (© Axel Letellier)
Tour in medieval costume
  
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Etape du château  
Bruniquel
Anne and Hervé welcome you throughout the year in their guest house in the village of Bruniquel ranked among one of the most beautiful in France. Originality places subtly blending...
Located 5.8 km from the Castle of Penne80 € the double room 
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Located 14.7 km from the Castle of Penne84 € the double room 

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In the neighbourhood of several famous medieval villages : Bruniquel, Saint-Antonin de Noble Val, Cordes-Sur-Ciel, ... House 150 m², 3 bedrooms, 6 people (possible 6 to 10 people)....
Located 1.1 km from the Castle of PenneFrom 330 € to 850 € per week 
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