Ruines de Château des Cardaillac (seigneurie des Cardaillac et des Calmont-d'Olt

Ruines de Château des Cardaillac (seigneurie des Cardaillac et des Calmont-d'Olt is a fascinating monument from the Middle Ages that impresses with its rich history and architecture.

The castle's ruins offer exceptional terraces with spectacular views over the rooftops of the picturesque village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. The Romanesque donjon with buttresses is part of a fortified complex that was repeatedly destroyed on the orders of Louis XI, Charles VIII and Henry of Navarre.

It is an ideal place for history and architecture lovers, where you can feel the spirit of the powerful Cardaillac family that ruled the Quercy region since the 13th century.