traveling to France : Visit The Knights Templar - La Couvertoirade
La Couvertoirade is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France.
This Mediaeval village reflecting the military power of the Knights Templar and the daily life of the Hospitaller, an exceptional heritage built by the Knights Templar and Hospitaller. This listed and protected fortified village is full of treasure: the 12th century Knights Templar château, the Templar then later Hospitaller church, the 14th century oven, the ramparts, the lavogne water hole and a maze of streets lined with small shops and houses typical of the Causse
Like other Larzac villages, the population fell rapidly in the 19th century, to as few as 362 by 1880. Today, it is largely inhabited by craftsmen working with enamel, pottery, weaving and similar crafts.
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France Travel Guide - French Village of La Couvertoirade
Take a tour of French Village of La Couvertoirade in La Couvertoirade, France -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
For an exemplar Medieval French village, turn to a commune in southern France.
La Couvertoirade is a small but well maintained town with approximately 200 hundred inhabitants, most of whom are members of craft trades.
The town is most famous for the presence of the Knights Templar here. It was the Templars who built the fortress of the town in the 12th and 13th centuries. They were later replaced by the Knights of Saint John, who built the wall in the 15th century.
The ancient stone and tile structures coupled with pristine landscapes and angelic sky help to create the wholly ethereal atmosphere of this archetypal town.
Top 10 Best Things To Do in Millau, France
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Millau Viaduct
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La Couvertoirade
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La Couvertoirade - Templar City
LE CHEMIN DE RONDE. La Couvertoirade is a medieval fortified village located at the confines of the Larzac plateau. The village has played an important role in this part of the Midi-Pyrenees since the 13th century when the castle was built by a chapter of the medieval Knights Templar located here which played a key role in the development of La Couvertoirade.
By the 15th century the village was in the hands of the Hospitaliers who took over the Templar when they were banned in 1312. The Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem built the ramparts between 1439 and 1450, and La Couvertoirade continued to be an important local center until the 17th century. The ramparts and the incorporated towers, some square and some round, still encircle the city.
Although the castle was constructed by the Templar Knights at the end of the 12th century, the Saint-Christophe church dates was built by the Hospitaliers Knights in the 14th century opposite the castle. Take a look at the church cemetery which is cut in two by the fortifications that were built subsequently - part of the cemetery is inside the walls and part outside. The small cemetery is certainly one of the interesting sites of the city with is steles discoidal. The stone crosses craved with Templar signs mark old graves forgotten in the soil.
The remainder of La Couvertoirade and the fortifications were then built a few decades later. The walk around the top of the ramparts is unmissable for views it provides both across the rooftops of the city and the countryside. You can access the walk, called Le Chemin de Ronde, via one of the grandest houses in the village. This is the 15th century Maison de la Scipione, built against the ramparts and once home to an important nobleman.
Back down in the village itself there are numerous very picturesque stone houses date from the 15th to 17th centuries. One particular feature you will see as you explore the village within the walls is the number of houses that have an external stone staircase leading to the first floor, originally used for habitation, while the ground floor was kept for livestock.
La Couvertoirade is one of the most beautiful village in France (un des plus beaux villages) and it is one of the finest medieval fortified villages that can be found in this country.
France's Most Beautiful Villages - France Travel Guide
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I'd like to show you the Most Beautiful Villages of France:
Embodying France's natural ethereal beauty is the village of Gordes. Engulfed by luxuriant countryside and green hills, it has been deemed one of ''The most beautiful villages of France''. Enshrouded by houses made of stone and terracotta roof tiles, the village exudes warmth and rustic charm.
Overlooking a river gorge, the magnificent town of Rocamadour is built into a nearly sheer cliff face. A historical site of pilgrimage and a place of holy relics, Rocamadour is lit with medieval history. Famous for its monastic buildings and gorgeous churches, the village is among the most sought after French destinations.
The French village of Honfleur has earned a reputation as an artist's town over time. Its timber framed houses adorned with gray facades and cafe terraces endow it with a marked essence of uniqueness. Lovely harbor views coupled with great architecture and weather makes it a beautiful and ethereal holiday destination.
La Roque-Gageac is an amiable village enveloped in the serene waters of the
Dordogne. Compelling town sites include its riverside houses, narrow alleys, and manicured gardens all of which are absolutely delightful. A fortified village in the medieval era, it is beset with archaic manors and enthralling cliffs.
Eguisheim is a quaint village close to the German border. The characteristic narrow, cobble-stoned streets and alleyways strengthen Equisheim's stature as a resplendent medieval town. Due to its proximity to the German lands, a resolute German influence is evident in its language, architecture, and culture.
Rural drive through South West France
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5 pueblos para enamorarse en la Provenza
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Pueblos del sur de Francia.
¿Qué ver y hacer en CONQUES? el Pueblo Mágico y más Bonito de Francia | Occitania 11# Francia
¿Qué ver y visitar al sur de Francia? Conocemos Conques uno de los pueblos más bonitos del sur de Francia. (Turismo Aveyron).
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What to see and visit in southern France? We know Conques one of the most beautiful villages in the south of France. (Tourism Aveyron).
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Que voir et visiter dans le sud de la France? Nous savons que Conques est l'un des plus beaux villages du sud de la France. (Tourisme Aveyron).
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Travel France - Visiting Cheverny Castle
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This elegant and mansion-like chateau is the Cheverny Castle in France's Loire Valley.
It was built on the site, and may contain parts, of an older French castle.
The modern structure was built in the 17th century in Louis the thirteenth classical style.
The interior of the castle is a work of incredibly rich and delicate design.
The chateau is still privately owned by a wealthy French family who have opened it to visitors.
Cheverny Castle is remarkable for having remained relatively unchanged over the last several hundred years.