Montricoux

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Montricoux is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region in southern France. It is located along the banks of the Aveyron, between Nègrepelisse and Bruniquel. The written history of the commune dates back to the eighth century. The Château de Montricoux, built by the Knights Templar, now houses the Marcel-Lenoir Museum, which preserves 130 drawings, pastels, watercolors, oils, and frescoes by this artist, a resident of the town. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1 thous. (2020)Area: 10.21 mi²Coordinates: 44°4'36"N, 1°37'0"E

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Montricoux – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Bruniquel, Château de Penne, Bruniquel Cave, Temple protestant.

2.8 miSE
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Château de Bruniquel, Bruniquel
72 min walk • The Château de Bruniquel is a castle in the French commune of Bruniquel, in the Tarn-et-Garonne département of the Occitanie region of France.
5.5 miE
Ruins
Château de Penne, Penne
140 min walk • The castle of Penne is a 12th century fortified castle located in the French commune of Penne in the Tarn department in the Occitanie region. The castle was built during the Merovingian period.
4.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Bruniquel Cave
116 min walk • Bruniquel Cave is an archeological site near Bruniquel, in an area that has many paleolithic sites, east of Montauban in southwestern France. Annular and accumulation structures made of broken stalagmites have been found 336 metres from the cave entrance. Traces of fire were also found.
4.8 miW
Church
Temple protestant, Nègrepelisse
122 min walk • The Protestant temple of Nègrepelisse is a religious building located 1 rue du Temple in Nègrepelisse, Tarn-et-Garonne. The parish is attached to the United Protestant Church of France.
2.8 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Bruniquel
72 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.9 miNE
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Cazals
150 min walk • Cazals is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region in southern France.
3.9 miW
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Bioule
99 min walk • One of the highlights of Bioule is the stunning Château de Bioule, a medieval fortress that dates back to the 13th century. This well-preserved castle is a testament to the region's rich history and offers visitors a glimpse into the past.
3.8 miSW
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Vaïssac
97 min walk • Vaïssac is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region in southern France.
3.9 miS
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Puygaillard-de-Quercy
100 min walk • Puygaillard-de-Quercy is a commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region in southern France.