The fortress of NAJAC looms over the village, whose single street leads to the church square.
It was a simple square tower in the 12 th, the NAJAC castle became a fortress in the 13th at St Louis ‘command. Its strategic position gave it a rather shaky history. Kings of France and England, the counts of Toulouse, the protestants all tried to seize it. The inhabitants converted to the cathar heresy in the years 1200 and were forced by the inquisition to build the église St Jean at their own expense. It is one of the first gothic-style churches in the region of Rouergue.
Where
to stay?
What to discover?
• Forteresse royale: everyday 10h-12h30/15h-18h from 1st of April to 30 September
• Village: guided visit Tuesday 10hand Friday 21h in July-August.
