Salvagnac Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
commune in Tarn, France
About Salvagnac
Salvagnac is a small medieval village on top of a hill. The history of Salvagnac dates back to the 13th century, when it was first mentioned in reports from 1211 when it was besieged by troops of Simon IV of Montfort during the crusade against theCathars. Salvagnac was chosen as host town for a Benedictine priory at the initiative of Raymond ofToulousein 1220. It remained under their influence until the Wars of Religion when Salvagnac was besieged once again. The fortified town fell in 1587 and was almost razed to the ground at the order of the Parliament of Toulouse, with the exception of the castle towers and a handful of houses. Most of the town was rebuilt later, and the majority of the architecture today dates from the 19th century. There are about 1,200 inhabitants. It is crossed by
Top Attractions in Salvagnac
Explore the best things to see and do in Salvagnac:
- ★Le Tescounet lake
- ★Our Lady of the Assumption Church
- ★Saint-Angel mill
- ★Salvagnac Castle
- ★St. Cornell church of Saint-Angel
- ★St. Peter's Church
Where to Eat in Salvagnac
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Guinguette de Salvagnac
Where to Stay in Salvagnac
- 🏨Chambres d'hôtes La Vigne et Le Blé
- 🏨Domaine Lagarrigue
- 🏨Hôtel Restaurant Le Relais des Deux Vallées
Salvagnac Travel Guide Sections
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