Chateau des Doyens

Worth visiting for the town itself

If you have been to similar chateaus in France, this is not extraordinary - but is still quite good. However, it is the focal point of the town of Carennac, a worthy holder of the title of Les Plus Be...

Worth visiting for the town itself

If you have been to similar chateaus in France, this is not extraordinary - but is still quite good. However, it is the focal point of the town of Carennac, a worthy holder of the title of Les Plus Be...

Interesting, but rather empty of original features.

I found the exterior of the chateau to be of more interest than the interior. Built in the 16th century, it is more of a grand house than a castle, and apart from the museum exhibits and displays on l...

Interesting, but rather empty of original features.

I found the exterior of the chateau to be of more interest than the interior. Built in the 16th century, it is more of a grand house than a castle, and apart from the museum exhibits and displays on l...

A free attraction, steeped in history

Carennac is one of the 100 finest villages in France and it grew up round the priory which was established in the 11th century. Come the 16th century, the priors built this fine "chateau" for themsel...