Najac
Najac ('most beautiful villages of France') is about 20 kilometres south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue in the Aveyron department
Tourist Information and places to visit
Najac is an unusual village - it has just one main street running along the top of a ridge, and is towered over by the Najac fortress at the highest point on the ridge - needless to say there are fine views over the Aveyron countryside and the village of Najac.
The castle was built in the 13th century around an earlier tower, as a strategic defence for Villefranche-de-Rouergue. The strategic importance came to the fore during the Hundred Years War and the Albigensian Crusade, during which it became a key strategic cathar stronghold - the cathars were of course defeated, and in Najac they were forced to build a church as punishment - now considered to be one of the finest gothic churches in the region.
The castle is well worh a visit, and has several interesting military features and very good views across the village and countryside.
Small as it is, the village of Najac is a lovely village to explore, with the quaint medieval houses with their lauze rooves so typical of this region.
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Tourist Classifications for Najac
- Most beautiful villages in France
- approved Station Verte - resort paying particular attention to its natural environment
Places to visit near Najac, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Najac.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
17 km: Cordes-sur-Ciel (Bastide town) 26 km: Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val (picturesque village) 16 km: Villefranche-de-Rouergue (Bastide town)
See also Najac (version Francais)
