Najac, Invincible Medieval Fortress, One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, 4K Virtual Walk

📌 Najac on Google Maps: Along a rocky ridge, dominated by a fortress once coveted by the Kings of France or England, Najac stretches its lauze-roofed houses above the wild gorges of the Aveyron. Najac is a green village, surrounded by forests that offer varied and astonishing tones all year round. The widening of the street turning it into a vast square bears witness to its transformation into a bastide in the middle of the 13th century. Right along the street you will admire the large number of old houses and a remarkable 14th century fountain still in situ. Its architectural heritage and its natural environment have enabled Najac to be classed as one of the plus beaux villages de France (most beautiful villages in France), to boast the label of “Pays d’Art et d’Histoire“ Town of Art and History and recently the label of “Grands Sites Midi-Pyrénées“ with Villefranche de Rouergue. A guide and interpreter will lead you right along the only road that snakes along the ridge of the rocky peak. From timber framed houses perched on pink sandstone pillars to the imposing church of Saint Jean, she will help you discover the village’s history and architecture. The château royal in Najac built in the mid 13th century is the work of Alphonse de Poitiers, brother of Saint-Louis. Classed as a Historic Monument this château was part of a network of châteaux royaux situated in the Aveyron valley. It demonstrates the royal control of Najac after the Cathare episode. The Templar knights were imprisoned in the château’s lower dungeon after their arrest in 1307. Relevant Tags: #travel #frenchVillage #medievalvillage #SouthOfFrance #beautifulVillage #walkingtour #flowers ** How to reach: Najac, is around 2 hours from Rodez. Public Transport: Bus line 203 to Villefranche De Rouergue the, TER Train to Najac The village is around 30 minutes uphill hike from the Najac train station. **Les Plus Beaux Villages de France: Najac is listed among Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (meaning “the most beautiful villages of France”). It is an independent association created in 1982 for the promotion of the tourist appeal of small rural villages with a rich cultural heritage. As of July 2022, it numbers 168 member villages. Here is the complete list: Other Villages from this list: 😍 Gordes: 😍 Sainte Agnès: 😍 Ménerbes: 😍 Saint Guilhem le Désert: Source: 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 - Streets