Villeneuve-d'Olmes

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Villeneuve-d'Olmes is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.2 thous. (2020)Area: 5.92 km²Coordinates: 42°54'8"N, 1°48'32"E

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Villeneuve-d'Olmes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Montségur, Château de Roquefixade, Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives, Lavelanet.

3.5 kmSE
Forts and castles
Château de Montségur, Montségur
56 min walk • Perched atop a rocky crag in the French commune of Montségur, the Château de Montségur remains a testament to the resilience and mystery of the past. This former fortress, now in ruins, was a stronghold of the Cathars during the Albigensian Crusade in the early 13th...
6.1 kmNW
Forts and castles
Château de Roquefixade, Roquefixade
97 min walk • The Château de Roquefixade is a ruined castle built on a cliff overlooking the village of Roquefixade, situated 8 km west of Lavelanet French département of Ariège. There are records of a castle on the site going back to 1180, though the present ruins are more modern.
5.6 kmNE
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Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives
89 min walk • Saint-Jean-d'Aigues-Vives is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.
4.3 kmNE
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Lavelanet
68 min walk • One of the main attractions in Lavelanet is the Château de Montségur, a historic castle perched atop a rocky peak. This medieval fortress is steeped in fascinating tales of the Cathar religious movement and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's tumultuous past.
8.2 kmNE
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Laroque-d'Olmes
130 min walk • One of the highlights of Laroque-d'Olmes is the Château de Laroque, a stunning castle that dates back to the 11th century. Visitors can explore the castle grounds and admire its impressive medieval architecture, with its imposing towers and fortified walls.
7.2 kmE
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Fougax-et-Barrineuf
115 min walk • Fougax-et-Barrineuf is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.