An enchanting pitstop: Château de Montalègre (Montalègre Castle) in Versols in Southern Aveyron. The castle is a medieval jewel beckoning from the 13th Century. Overlooking the magical valley of the Sorgues, this entirely renovated castle with swimming pool is for rent on a weekly basis. A magical location for a gathering of friends or family, of 27 people (with the cottage). For the past 900 years, the Château de Montalègre proudly dominates the Valley of the Sorgues. Four handsome towers at each corner, with red shutters on the many windows that let out onto picturesque landscapes. Enjoy life at the Castle on the gotbank of the Sorgues.
Between Saint-Affrique and the Larzac plateau, the Valley of the Sorgues has the subdued charm of hidden treasures. Il is not as renown as other aveyronnese valleys, and yet its singular beauty has in all seasons attracted noblemen and notables of Montpellier in search of authentic vacation spots. The villages bordering the Sorgues are as warm as they are beautiful. Thus Versols, from where the silouette of Montalègre, in the heart of the forest, can be seen by merely looking upwards.
Meals are taken in the vaulted dining room, entirely restaured, and there is a swimming pool facing the castle. Suntanning on the terrass, with the unique panoramic view, is ideal. A housekeeper will take care of the castle's upkeep for the duration of your stay. Contact info: phone: 0033660489374/0033565975806 email: kw68@live.fr web: http://chateaudemontalegre.com
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