Entraygues

Visit Entraygues, Midi-Pyrenees

Entraygues (full name Entraygues-sur-Truyere) is situated in the Aveyron department, on the Lot River - which is also joined by the Truyere River in the village (hence the name of the village which comes from the occitan for 'between the waters') .

In an attractive wooded valley setting, the historic part of the town and the castle are surrounded by a bend in the Truyere River.

Explore Entraygues

In Entraygues old town there is much to admire, with half-timbered houses dating from the 15th century and narrow streets to explore. The Truyere is crossed by a scenic 13th cenrtury stone bridge (now a listed historic monument), while another bridge crosses the Lot river in the town and also dates from the 13th century.

Note: you will see that the arches of one of the bridges are slightly pointed - this is an unusual example of the influence of gothic architecture on bridge construction at that time.

The current castle at Entraygues dates from the 17th century - with some remains from the much older, 13th century castle including the two imposing square towers. (The rest of the original Chateau de Entraygues was destroyed in the 16th century.) The whole town at that time was fortified, surrounded by a moat and entered by a drawbridge, but very little of the fortifications still exists.

There is also an interesting small chapel to see, dating in part from the 11th century. The larger adjacent part of the chapel is more recent (17th century).

Attractions nearby

Entraygues is well placed for enjoying the region and there are several highlights neaby, including two of our favourite villages in France: Conques and Belcastel.

Even closer to Entraygues visit the small villages of Le Fel, Espeyrac, Golinhac and Saint-Hippolyte - each small and with no 'great sites' but with their own particular charms and Estaing, one of the 'plus beaux villages de France' is only 17km away.

The Gorges de la Truyère lie just outside Entraygues, along the river valley, and are also a very scenic detour, along with the Lot Valley itself. Indeed, the countryside in all directions deserves exploring - there is little to disappoint!

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Suggested places to visit near Entraygues, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Espalion 21km; Laguiole 23km; Marcoles 23km; Saint-Come-d'Olt 24km; Maurs 30km; Aurillac 33km; Rodez 33km; Belcastel 34km; Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt 36km; Capdenac 40km; Figeac 42km; Cardaillac 45km; Tournemire 46km; Faycelles 47km; Sauveterre-de-Rouergue 51km; Lacapelle-Marival 51km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Entraygues

Entraygues tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Jardin d'Eden du château du Colombier - remarkable garden (24km) : Cascade du Déroc - site of natural beauty (40km) : Plomb du Cantal - site of natural beauty (48km) : Puy Griou - site of natural beauty (49km) : Puy Mary - grand site of france (52km) :

French version: see Entraygues (Francais)