GARDE GUERIN

City of "betting", from the eleventh century, one of the most beautiful villages in France, the <strong> Garde Guérin </ strong> appears as a strategic place. This fortified complex located on the path of Régordane overlooks the gorges of Chassezac. The castle with its watchtower seems to have been built very quickly. The present village owes the first part of its name to the existence of this edification. Baron Guérin de Tournel took possession of the castle. The inhabitants of La Garde had early grouped themselves into a community guiding and protecting travelers and goods in exchange for tolls. They were structured in the spirit of the 12th century Chivalry Schools. Knights (equals) in rights and duties shared the chateau or parerie and divided the costs and benefits. Discover its important historical heritage (watch tower, remains of the castle, Romanesque church. ) while strolling through the narrow streets of the city.