📌 Location: Najac, France
🎥 Recording Conditions: July, Afternoon, Sunny🌞, Moderate Crowd
🚌: How to reach: 80 km From Toulouse, 1h25 minutes by car, bus (10€), train (via Capdenac), 30 minutes hike from the train station
🔍 Introduction:
Najac is a medieval village that is renowned for its beauty. It has a rich architectural heritage and a stunning natural environment. These features have earned it the titles of one of the most beautiful villages in France, a Town of Art and History, and a Grand Site of Midi-Pyrénées, along with Villefranche de Rouergue. The village lies on a rocky ridge with a fortress that was once a strategic prize for the French and English kings. It has lauze-roofed houses that overlook the wild Aveyron gorges. It is a green village, with forests that change colors throughout the year.
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📚 History:
Najac is a village in the Aveyron department of France, known for its medieval fortress and its bastide. Najac was founded in the 11th century by the lords of Najac, who built the castle on a rocky ridge overlooking the Aveyron river. The castle was later expanded and fortified by the kings of France and England, who fought for its control during the Hundred Years' War. Najac became a royal bastide in the 13th century, under the orders of Alphonse de Poitiers, the brother of King Louis IX. The bastide was a planned town with a grid layout and a central square. Najac's architectural and natural heritage have earned it the titles of one of the most beautiful villages in France, a Town of Art and History, and a Grand Site of Midi-Pyrénées.
🛶 Things to do:
Najac is a medieval village that has many attractions for visitors. You can visit the Forteresse de Najac, a historic castle that was built in the 11th century and expanded by the French and English kings. You can take a guided tour of the castle and learn about its history and architecture. You can also see the Chateau Et Jardin Medieval, a charming castle with a medieval garden that offers stunning views of the Aveyron gorges and the surrounding mountains. You can explore the hidden passages and shops in the castle. You can stop by the Office De Tourisme Ouest Aveyron - Bureau De Najac, a visitor center that provides information and tips for tourists. You can also get a quiz of Najac, a game that invites you to discover the village and its secrets. You can check out the Maison du Gouverneur, a museum that displays the history and culture of Najac and its region. You can see exhibits of old weapons, costumes, furniture, and documents. You can admire the Eglise Saint Jean, a religious site that dates back to the 13th century. You can admire the Gothic architecture and the stained glass windows of the church.
🔗 Useful links:
najac.fr/
www.tourisme-aveyron.com/fr/voir-faire/decouvrir-aveyron/villes-et-villages/najac/decouvrir-najac
www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/fr/nos-villages/najac/
🎞️ Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:59 - Place du Faubourg
04:17 - Rue du Barriou
06:00 - Rue du Bourguet
07:34 - Fontaine de Najac
07:50 - Rue Saint-Barthélémy
08:35 - Chapelle de l'ancien couvent de la Sainte Famille
10:04 - Rue du Château
15:22 - Forteresse Royale de Najac
27:52 - Rue de l'Église
28:47 - Église Saint-Jean l'Évangéliste de Najac
29:52 - Les Gites
30:05 - Maison du Gouverneur
30:25 - Najac Streets