Penne l'indomptable: a medieval castle in a hilltop village
NEW MUSEUM AREA AT THE FORTRESS OF PENNE
Romantically overlooking the Grésigne forest and the Aveyron gorges, the impressive fortress of
Penne continues to tell its story: that of a jewel of 13th-century military architecture, a stronghold of Catharism
of Catharism, which has faced war, dismantling and abandonment for almost half a millennium.
From up there, on this rocky spur, you can overlook the wild landscape from the vertiginous platforms. The brand-new interpretation centre brings together the archaeological finds and the invaluable lessons learned from the medieval restoration work.
restoration work. Everyday objects, collectors' furniture, fabulous models and a collection of swords will turn the heads of history buffs young and old alike, just like the current owner who kept his promise: 'Dad, when I grow up I'm going to buy this castle!
this castle!