Capdenac-Le-Haut

On discovering Capdenac-le-Haut, Prosper Mérimé exclaimed « It is one of the most beautiful places in France”.

An ancient Gallo-Roman fortress overlooks a meander in the river Lot valley. It’s position is on the border between Lot and Aveyron departments.

From Roman times and through the Middle Ages Capdenac-le-Haut has witnessed the history of France, an opportunity to revise one’s lessons in this open air museum.
 

Inhabited since the Neolithic times many historic figures have laid claim to the site of Capdenac le Haut.

• It served as a protestant stronghold during the religious wars.

What to see and do in Capdenac le Haut

• The ramparts
• The square keep a 14th century tower with bartizan turrets.
• The museum
• The Roman spring, called “Fontaine des Anglais”, built into the cliff side it can be reached via a flight of 100 steps;
• Medieval garden
   

•  Les Clefs de Capdenac-le-Haut - Guide book (in French)
• Guided tours in season (in French)