Collonges-la-Rouge
I enjoy sharing information about the fantastic medieval villages that surround our location just above Carennac and the unique village of Collonges-la-Rouge is only a 20 minute drive from Rancho Escargot.
Located in the adjacent department of Corrèze, like Carennac it shares the distinction of being on the ‘list’ of the most beautiful villages of France. Collonges-la-Rouge is very old: the first records of town activity date back from 783AD. The village retains much of its old charm, even to the badly paved roads lined by homes from the 15th to 17th century.
'La Rouge' is certainly a picture perfect village to explore with your camera and we think its 12th to 17th century architecture will certainly transport you back to a time.
This intriguing medieval town of Collonges was called simply 'La Rouge' because of its red sandstone buildings...
curiously, it's the only village in our region constructed with this locally quarried stone!
Its 12th century church is heavily fortified as are many of the private residences with watch towers, turrets and defensive loopholes – all of which were very wise precautions during the Hundred Years’ War and continue to be excellent defensive measures against the tourists every July & August! So why not come check it out for yourself? the natives are quite friendly during the balance of the year!
à bientôt, Jack
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