Entraygues
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.
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.
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).
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. Closer to Entraygues vsit the small villages of Le Fel, Espeyrac, Golinhac and Saint-Hippolyte - each small and with no 'great sites' but with their own particular charms.
The Gorges de la Truyère lie just outside the town, 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 lttle to disappoint!
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Places to visit near Entraygues, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Entraygues.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
19 km: Conques (Most beautiful village) 15 km: Estaing (Most beautiful village) 28 km: Rodez airport (airport) 31 km: Saint-Come-d'Olt (Most beautiful village)
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