The castle of LARNAGOL
The site: a strategic base
LARNAGOL is located in the Lot valley, in the heart of a protected natural and heritage site. Halfway between CAHORS and FIGEACtowns of art and history, and the villages of SAINT CIRQ LAPOPIE and CAJARCSituated in the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses et du Quercy, the village now has 160 inhabitants (300 in summer) and is hemmed in between three hills. It looks out over the Lot to the south.
It has developed over the centuries.
Since the Middle Ages port of the village. Now converted for pleasure boating, it welcomes river tourists in summer. Somewhat dormant for over a century, it retains all its charm and authenticity.
A proven defensive stronghold since the 12th century, perched on a rocky spur, the castle dominates the centre of the village.