Beautiful residence, Belcastel, a photo from Midi-Pyrenees, South

Photographer's Note

May 29, 2009
Belcastel 120024 12390
Aveyron Midi-Pyrénées
44.388 2.335 410 m

Beautiful residence.

One sight.
Other sight.

Beautiful castle, 11th century, of the village of Belcastel in Aveyron.

The castle of BELCASTEL of the 11th century, built on a rock peak, after its chapel of the 9th century, overhangs Aveyron river and a splendid village, classified among most beautiful village of France.

The exact significance of Belcastel is not certain: beautiful castle or large castle.
It is known that “Bel” meant large in occitan or "langue d'oc" in Southern France, and warrior in "langue d'oïl" in Northern France.

The architect Fernand Pouillon, one of the craftsmen of the recontruction after the Second world war in France, restored the castle given up at the 16th century, in the respect of the site, during 8 years, of 1975 to 1982, before remaining there.

Fernand Pouillon, was born on May 14th, 1912 in Cancon in the department from the Lot-et-Garonne, and is deceased on July 24th, 1986 with the castle of Belcastel.

TThe castle is currently the property of Heidi Leigh & Nick Leone, American owners of art galleries in New York and in other places.

Aveyron is a river which takes its source on causse of Séverac-the-Castle in the department of Aveyron and is thrown after 292 km of course, in the Tarn between Lafrançaise and Villemade in Tarn-et-Garonne.

Belcastel is a french commune, located in the department of Aveyron of the Midi-Pyrénees area, populated of 251 Belcastélois in 1999, distributed out of 11 km², that is to say 23 hab./km².

In the village one can see the Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church of 15th century, sheltering the tomb of Alzias de Saunhac died in 1448, baron de Belcastel, and already restorer of the castle at the 15th century.

My images of belcastel.

Budapestman, sandpiper, snunney, Buin, asajernigan, belido, saxo042, Clementi, dareco, TopGeo, jhm, adramad, patdeph, pierrefonds has marked this note useful

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Budapestman (82620) 2009-06-10 4:07

Hi Joel,
Beautiful romantic atmosphere. The POV is great, the environment and the architectural details are picturesque. Splendid colours and clarity, great shot. Congratulations. Have a nice day!
George

snunney (67918) 2009-06-10 4:21

Hello Joël,
A fine composition of this imposing fortress surrounded by greenery. Very pleasing colour contrasts; a good idea to include the strip of blue sky. Good clarity.

sandpiper (6095) 2009-06-10 4:28

Hi Joel

It is indeed a beautiful building in a fantastic setting. I think it would be a beautiful place to live.
Good capture, the green surround make teh building stand out perfectly.

Chris

Buin (42088) 2009-06-10 5:02

Hallo Joel!
You show us a truly impressive castle here - from an excellent point of view. Its situation really is beautiful and its shape rather uncommon - and interesting. Good to know that it is still in use. A contribution in terms of TE!
Greetings from Germany!
Frank

asajernigan (19669) 2009-06-10 6:14

Joel,
This is a great shot of this fine castle. The trees frame the scene nicely focusing our attention of the main subject. The angle of the shot gives the scene nice depth and shows more detail. The lighting and colors are great with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

Nicou (98775) 2009-06-10 6:20

Hello Joël,

Il est complètement entouré de verdure ce château, une trpès belle toure avec une forme, il porte bien son nom et fait honneur à sa beauté, superbe.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

belido (19934) 2009-06-10 7:33

Bonjour Joel,

mon cher ami. Je dois beaucoup à toi et sa galerie. Je vois que tu il a publié plusieurs photos en mon absence. Mille excuses. Je perçois que tu continuez avec un travail précieux à faire le portrait ces belles et historiques constructions. Excellent registre!
Amicalement,
Carlos

saxo042 (31862) 2009-06-10 7:46

Hi Joel,
There are obviously many beautiful old castles in France and you have here one of them in this very fine capture. Good colours and a well balanced composition!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Muse (34935) 2009-06-10 8:11

Bonjour Joel,
Un commentaire intéressant illustré par une très jolie compo de ce charmant château dans son écrin de verdure.
Le pov est bien choisi et le cadrage parfait.
De très jolies couleurs, une belle lumière et un nom qui colle bien au sujet.
Je te souhaite une excellente fin de journée
Denise

rodgerg (55767) 2009-06-10 11:15

Bonsoir Joël,

A l'excepetion d'un petit coin de ciel bleu, une belle image faite de deux couleurs en parfaite harmonie. Le vert de la végétation est riche de nuances bine cpatées et la couleur de la pierre éclate dans cet écrin de verdure. Un patrimoine que tu nous fais découvrir de bien jolie façon.
Amitiés,
Roger

Clementi (52511) 2009-06-10 14:19

Ciao Joel,
un giorno mi troverai sotto casa tua e dovrai portemi in questi luoghi magici senza tempo, splendido castello e splendida foto molto interessante la nota.
Giorgio

dareco (17134) 2009-06-10 19:23

A fascinating castle!! I like this pov. The note is also very informative. Superb lighting and colors. TFS

TopGeo (38000) 2009-06-10 22:59

Hi Joel,
This is a great shot of this fine castle.A beautiful place in a landscape that has beautiful natural beauty!I like this pov. The castle in the first level and the nature in the around with good frame they give in a landscape particular composition Well work
compliments
Georgios

jhm (123140) 2009-06-11 3:18

Bonjour Joël,

A very old Belcastel, this is a castle type that I not know.
Splendid green area, splendid picture.
Very colourfully picture good presentation too.
Splendid composition and good colours, fine picture.
Very well done. TFS.

Amicalement,
John.

adramad (27872) 2009-06-11 8:19

Salut Joel.
Une vue très impressionnante de cet explendido un château médiéval, entouré de végétation si magnifique, comme toujours une grande qualité d'image.
Merci aussi par ta note intéressante, elle nous aide pour programmer de proches voyages, je connais un peu par la zone du Tarn, mais un lieu n'est pas.
Que tu as un bon jour. Des saluts.
Luis.

patdeph (35738) 2009-06-11 11:13

bonjour Joël
tu avais trouvé je pense,le meilleur point de vue possible pour photographier ce chateau!Son architecture est très belle,et j'aime la façon dont il émerge de la verdure!Le paysage environant est lui aussi de toute beauté.
Amitiés
Pascale

gildasjan (38442) 2009-06-11 12:32

Bonsoir Joel
Très imposant et beau ce montage de cailloux dans ce superbe décor vert.La totale pour une bonne image avec ce petit bout de ciel bleu.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas

Graal (89434) 2009-06-11 23:52

Bonjour Joel,
yes, residence is beautiful. Another nice presentation from Belcastel. Pleasant colours and contrast. Good complementary versions in WS. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Vasa (16008) 2009-06-12 14:08

Il samble comme le coin egare. le refuge des poetes. Des que tu sois la, ca parle de ta sensibilite, Joel. Belle realisation d'une position que tu as bien choisi. C'est beau, grand merci, ami,

Branko

chrisnet (21086) 2009-06-13 12:05

Salut Joël,
Belle présentation de cet ancien château dans son écrin de verdure, comme toujours une belle lumière le met parfaitement en valeur.
Amitiés
Christian

pierrefonds (48675) 2009-06-20 5:41

Bonjour Joël,

Les arbres font un cadrage naturel au château. La prise de vue permet de distinguer les détails et les couleurs de l'architecture du château de Belcastel. L'image est claire et nette. L'intensité de la lumière met en valeur les couleurs de l'image. Bon weekend.

Pierre