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May 17, 2009
Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt 120219 12130
Aveyron Midi-Pyrénées
44.464 2.945 420 m

Castle of the village. (2 images).

One sight. 2 images.
Other sight. 2 images.

The castle of Curières de Castelnau of the 15th century, in one of the most beautiful village of France, on bank of Lot river.

The medieval castle was built according to the will of bishop of Rodez, for defense. The castle completely disappeared, its stables were with the site of the current castle of the 15th century.

The castle and most houses of the village, are built out of rollers of Lot river.

Lot river takes its source in Lozere, in the Massif-Central, to 1300 m of altitude, and after 481 km of a course with loops and meanders, throws itself in the Garonne with Aiguillon. It crosses inter alia the town of Cahors, passing under its famous Valentré bridge.

Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt is a french commune, located in the department of Aveyron of the Midi-Pyrénées area, populated of 327 Sainte-Eulaliens, distributed on 18 km², that is to say 19 hab./km².

Located on banks of Lot river, Sainte-Eulalie-d'Olt is one of the most beautiful villages of France.
The department of Aveyron counts 10 villages classified among most beautiful of France.

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