Key features of Bruniquel at a glance:
Location: The village is spectacularly situated on a rocky outcrop where the Aveyron River exits the Gorges de l'Aveyron.
The Castles (*Châteaux de Bruniquel*): The village is dominated by two historic castles towering high above the valley.
Their foundations date back to the early Middle Ages (legend has it they were founded by Queen Brunhilda around 600 AD), though the current structures primarily date from the 12th to the 18th centuries.
The castles served as a filming location for the famous French drama *Le Vieux Fusil* in 1975.
Character: The village is known for its picturesque, steep, and narrow streets, old stone houses in warm yellow hues, and artisan shops.
Bruniquel Cave: A world-famous prehistoric cave is located nearby.
Here, researchers discovered mysterious stalagmite structures created by Neanderthals over 176,000 years ago—a unique archaeological find.
The cave itself is closed to the public, but an exhibition dedicated to this discovery is housed within the castles.
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