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Boucle de Cuq-Château
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From the village to the castle
The fields and meadows of the Cuq-Toulza countryside are part of Lauragais and the Pays de Cocagne. Linked to both the cultivation of pastel and the abundance of productions of this wheat granary. You will cross them to rea
In the Middle Ages, the establishment of the feudal system favored high-altitude sites for their strategic interest. "Puech de Montcuq" did not escape the attention of the local lords, and in August 1183, Sicard de Puylaurens and Pierre de Tripoli signed the charter of foundation of the first citadel that existed at Cuq-Château. Destroyed following various clashes, the fortress was replaced by a small castle that was built on the same site. It consists of a quadrangular dwelling with two corners flanked by square towers. Despite its numerous alterations, the building retains a certain number of elements dating from the reconstruction carried out in the 17th century.
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Phone : 08 00 74 65 81
Website : http://www.lepaysdecocagne.fr
Location complements
Departure : From church.
Arrival : Same place as the starting point.
Road access : Join the town hall square of Cuq-Toulza by the N126 coming from Puylaurens or Verfeil.
Parking recommended : Cuq-Toulza town hall .
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1. Go down Avenue Jean Jaurès towards the church. At the roundabout, turn right onto Rue de la Boulbène towards En Racaud and turn left.
2. At the place called En Racaud, at the crossroads, go up to the right for a few meters, then enter the dirt road on the left, to the right of the entrance gate to the Château de Rogistan.
3. Follow the dirt road until you reach the road. Nice viewpoint over Cuq-château. Turn right and follow the tarmac road to Lenjon.
4. Before Lenjon, take the path on the left towards the Causse pond. Follow the pond to the dike then turn sharply to the right into the undergrowth below the dike. Do not take the private path reserved for tractors.
5. Cross the road then cross the stone bridge over the Thiers stream. Continue until you reach the D45.
6. At the D45, turn left for 150 m then at the crossroads, turn right to go back up towards Cuq-château. After the Cuq en terrasses restaurant, go along the ND de la Visitation church then turn left onto the grassy path along the castle and arriving at the esplanade du calvaire with its picnic area. Beautiful view of the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees.
7. Retrace your steps to cross Cuq-château again. At the exit of the hamlet, take the dirt road on the right, just after the house. Go down the hill, cross the bridge on the road, then turn left. Join rue Aristide Briand, continue then turn right at the roundabout at the bottom of the village church to return to the starting point.
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