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Entraygues

Visit Entraygues (Midi-Pyrenees, France)

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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Address: Entraygues-sur-Truyère, Rodez, Aveyron, Midi-Pyrenees, 12140 || GPS: latitude 44.6472, longitude 2.5675

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Highlights close by

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; Laroquebrou 46km;

See lots more places to visit nearby and a more detailed map at places near Entraygues.
See Midi-Pyrenees and Aveyron (the region and department for Entraygues) for more travel ideas...

Suggested tourist attractions to visit near Entraygues, France

• Estaing - most beautiful village (13km)
• Estaing pont sur le Lot (monuments on French pilgrim routes) - heritage site (13km)
• Conques abbatiale Sainte-Foy (monuments on French pilgrim routes) - heritage site (14km)
• Conques - most beautiful village (15km)
• Conques pont sur le Dourdou (monuments on French pilgrim routes) - heritage site (15km)
• Espalion Pont Vieux (monuments on French pilgrim routes) - heritage site (21km)
• Jardin d'Eden du château du Colombier - remarkable garden (24km)
• Saint-Come-d'Olt - most beautiful village (24km)
• St Chely d'Aubrac pont des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) - heritage site (29km)
• Belcastel - most beautiful village (34km)

Market days in Entraygues: Regular market(s) are held in Entraygues each Friday &. A seasonal market is held in Entraygues on Tuesday & Wednesday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.)

The French version of this page is at Entraygues (Francais)