This morning, we left early to arrive at this site when it opened (to avoid the crowds and to get a parking spot nearest to the village). It is an impressive fortress/chateau from the middle ages that sits atop a rock spur with steep ravines on both sides. The views from the top are outstanding.
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| Map of the chateau |
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| The farmland to the south |
Models of a trebuchet (a siege engine to make holes in walls) and a covered, battering ram sit just below the structures.
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| Trebuchet |
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| Battering ram |
The structures are tall, with access via steep, uneven stairs. I climbed to 2 high points to take photos.
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| View to the south from Point A, of battering ram and trebuchet |
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| Looking northeast from Point A |
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| Looking at Point B (center, where the flag is flying) |
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| Looking at Point A (upper center of photo) |
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| Looking southwest from Point B |
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| Looking south from Point B |
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| Looking south from Point B |
This is a popular site, but a great place to visit.
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