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Village guide · Tarn, Occitanie · 4 places to discover

A fortified village overlooking the Grésigne forest, Puycelsi has preserved its nearly intact ramparts since the Middle Ages, never captured despite numerous sieges.

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The 4 must-see places in Puycelsi

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Ramparts of Puycelsi Must-see

Exceptionally preserved medieval fortifications, ringing the village which was never taken by force.

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Grésigne Forest Must-see

A vast oak forest surrounding the village, one of the finest forest massifs of the Tarn.

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Saint-Corneille Church of Puycelsi

The village's fortified church, integrated into the medieval defensive system of the town.

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Puycelsi's View over the Grésigne

A view from the ramparts over the Grésigne forest, one of the finest massifs of the Tarn.

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