Château de Conros

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Forts and castles, Museum, History museum

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The Château de Conros is a medieval castle, later heavily modified, situated in Arpajon-sur-Cère in the Cantal département of France. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°52'46"N, 2°25'14"E

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Château de Conros – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fanum d'Aron, Église abbatiale Saint-Géraud, Château Saint-Etienne, Château de Carbonat.

3.4 miN
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
Fanum d'Aron, Aurillac
86 min walk • Fanum d'Aron is a fanum, or Romano-Celtic temple, located in Aurillac, a French commune in the Auvergne region.
3.8 miN
Church
Église abbatiale Saint-Géraud, Aurillac
99 min walk • The Saint-Géraud d'Aurillac abbey is an ancient Benedictine abbey that was the model for the one in Cluny. It was founded before 885 in Auvergne by Count Geraud of Aurillac.
4 miN
Forts and castles
Château Saint-Etienne, Aurillac
102 min walk • The Saint-Etienne castle is a medieval castle located on the height which dominates the town of Aurillac, in the Cantal.
3.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Château de Carbonat
99 min walk • The Château de Carbonat is a French castle located in Arpajon-sur-Cère, in Cantal. It gradually fell to ruins, but was extensively restored in the early twentieth century. It has French terraced gardens and a landmark park. Records indicate that in the past it served to protect the northern entrance of the Aurillac basin.
2.5 miNE
Park
Arboretum d'Arpajon-sur-Cère, Arpajon-sur-Cère
64 min walk • The Arboretum d'Arpajon-sur-Cère is an arboretum located on the Route de Labrousse, Arpajon-sur-Cère, Cantal, Auvergne, France. The arboretum was established in 1993, and now contains a variety of trees from around the world, including ash trees, maples, oaks, pines, and willows, as well as fruit trees and a labyrinth.
3.1 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Jean Alric, Aurillac
80 min walk • Stade Jean Alric is a rugby union stadium, in Aurillac, France. It is the home stadium of Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne. The stadium can hold 9,000 people. It has been named after Jean Alric, a player of the club shot by the SS on June 5, 1944.
5.7 miNE
Locality
Giou-de-Mamou
146 min walk • Surrounded by rolling hills, green meadows, and lush forests, Giou-de-Mamou is an ideal destination for nature lovers. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the beautiful landscape through hiking or cycling along the numerous trails that crisscross the area.
6.8 miSW
Locality
Vitrac
175 min walk • One of the main attractions in Vitrac is the Château de Montfort, a medieval fortress that dates back to the 12th century. Set against the backdrop of the Dordogne Valley, the château offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provides a fascinating...
3.5 miW
Locality
Sansac-de-Marmiesse
90 min walk • Sansac-de-Marmiesse is a commune in the Cantal department in south-central France.