Description

Château de Thynières, an ancient medieval fortress that once ruled part of the Haute Auvergne region, belonged to Catherine de Médicis, daughter of Madeleine de la Tour d'Auvergne. In 1373, during the Hundred Years' War, it was probably taken and occupied by the English. Subsequently unoccupied, it fell into ruin at the end of the 15th century. The last owner, Dubois De St Etienne, acquired it in 1777 and kept it until the French Revolution.

Departure point: Place de Beaulieu.
From Place de Beaulieu, take the road to La Sagnolle, where you'll find a lovely landscape of hedgerows.
At Thynières, leave the path and take the small footpath on the right to reach the castle ruins.
The village of La Barrière offers panoramic views of the Bort-les-Orgues reservoir and the Château de Val.

Prices

Free access.