Medieval place: Bruniquel (1) by Jean_C

Photography • Architecture • posted on May 30, 2016

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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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Comments (41)

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Jean_C

9:35AM | Mon, 30 May 2016

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)

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Leije

9:40AM | Mon, 30 May 2016

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 !

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eekdog

9:55AM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Thanks for sharing more photos of the medieval places, Jean. Awesome photo indeed. I would enjoy visiting this castle. 5++

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Richardphotos

10:52AM | Mon, 30 May 2016

my first thought was all the awesome sunrises/sunsets that could seen from there. beautiful old castle and capture

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photosynthesis

11:17AM | Mon, 30 May 2016

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...

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Radar_rad-dude

11:28AM | Mon, 30 May 2016

A beautiful setting and magnificent photo, Jean! Thanks again for sharing this view! Bravo and many fine kudos!

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rbowen

11:31AM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Beautiful capture!

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claude19

11:45AM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Superbe Histoire...l'époque médiévale...tes photos les ressuscitent avec talent !!! de très très belles photos ! MERCI Jean_Claude !!!

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pchef

12:44PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

ils sont impressionnants. Excellente prise de vue en contre plongée.

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matstan2610

12:57PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Both castles are wonderful. I think , that you show them with other side. Beautiful foto .

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aqua1955

1:19PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

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.

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blankfrancine

1:24PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Amazing history behind these two castles.Beautiful capture with great light.

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daggerwilldo

1:57PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Wow, what a magical place. I love the old world architecture. What magnificent craftsmanship you captured. Congratulations on a really wonderful shot.

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Faemike55

2:37PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Very nice capture and cool history lesson.

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Traumsuse

3:11PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Beautiful work.

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rhol_figament

5:24PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

What a view, great shot!

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jeroni

5:25PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

Very nice character. Great lighting and pose! Really nice work

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doarte

5:31PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

And yet another Master Work...Beautiful

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Cyve

5:32PM | Mon, 30 May 2016

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 !!!

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