Medieval place: Bruniquel (1) by Jean_C
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The village of Bruniquel (Tarn-et-Garonne, France) has two castles, an "Old castle" and a "New castle."
The two castles are situated on a rocky peak, 90 meters on a cliff on the banks of the Aveyron.
On the ruins of a previous castle (6th century) was built the current "Old castle" in the 13th century. It was the property of the counts of Toulouse. The "New Castle" (on the right of the photo) was built in the late 15th century for another branch of the family of the counts of Comminges.
For three centuries, the two branches were not going to stop quarreling, the owners of the "Old Castle" being catholic and those of the "New Castle" protestants! (wikipedia)
French version in the first comment box
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Comments (41)
Le village de Bruniquel (Tarn-et-Garonne, France) a deux châteaux, un "château vieux" et un "château jeune". L'ensemble des deux châteaux est situé sur un pic rocheux, à 90 mètres à flanc de falaise sur les bords de l'Aveyron . Sur les ruines d'un premier château (du VIème siècle) fut construit l'actuel « château vieux » (à gauche sur la photo)au XIIIe siècle. Il fut la propriété des comtes de Toulouse. Le "château jeune" (à droite sur la photo) fut construit à la fin du XVème siècle pour une autre branche de la famille des comtes de Comminges. Pendant trois siècles, les deux branches ne vont cesser de se quereller, les propriétaires du "Château vieux" étant catholiques et ceux du "Château jeune" protestants! (wikipedia)
Ta prise de vue met bien en valeur ces deux châteaux imposants perchés sur leur impressionnante falaise, la lumière est belle aussi, magnifique photo, Jean-Claude !
Thanks for sharing more photos of the medieval places, Jean. Awesome photo indeed. I would enjoy visiting this castle. 5++
my first thought was all the awesome sunrises/sunsets that could seen from there. beautiful old castle and capture
A fine shot. I've never been to this particular place, but it reminds me of other locations I've visited in France with structures built on rocky hilltops - a very typical French scene & captured very well...
A beautiful setting and magnificent photo, Jean! Thanks again for sharing this view! Bravo and many fine kudos!
Beautiful capture!
Superbe Histoire...l'époque médiévale...tes photos les ressuscitent avec talent !!! de très très belles photos ! MERCI Jean_Claude !!!
ils sont impressionnants. Excellente prise de vue en contre plongée.
Both castles are wonderful. I think , that you show them with other side. Beautiful foto .
The history of France has so many diversity that we could go back until the year 0. Catholics and their crusaders seemed to hide even the chalice somewhere in the south of France has been told. Sometimes seeing all these castles in your country, I think France was divided by the king, for keeping his court enjoyable and so France got all these beautiful castles. Love to see this all.
Amazing history behind these two castles.Beautiful capture with great light.
Wow, what a magical place. I love the old world architecture. What magnificent craftsmanship you captured. Congratulations on a really wonderful shot.
Very nice capture and cool history lesson.
Beautiful work.
What a view, great shot!
Very nice character. Great lighting and pose! Really nice work
And yet another Master Work...Beautiful
Rien a redire... tout est parfait... L'endroit déjà, il est fabuleux ... la photo quand à elle est une pur merveilles, un cadrage fantastique une lumière géniale, mettant parfaitement en valeur les vielles constructions ainsi que les rochers et le paysage... Bref c'est PARFAIT... J'ADORE !!!
Superb shot, a remarkable situation, I wonder if anyone ever had a chance to relax!
How grand this is and so beautifully captured
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Great shot
WOW Wonderful place and very very well taken picture with a beautiful POV !!
It remember me a place in Italy named Civita di Bagnoregio !
These French landscapes are a delight👍👍👍😎
ils étaient deja con a ce point de sentretuer pour des raisons religieuses dans leur temps.meme chose aujourdhui!!excellent!!
Great view of this fantastic old castle!
Superb vista!!! I really like the rock face - it's a very impressive place and castle!!!
Beautiful shot!
MAGNIFIQUE!
il n'y avait plus de place pour un 3 eme ?