Around Taurines Castle

(S/E) From the Château de Taurines car park, turn right onto a dead-end road which continues as a grassy path marked with hiking signs. This wooded path leads down to the Céor.

(1) Once on the bridge, continue up the slope which will take you to a tarmac road. Carry on, leaving the hamlet of La Devèze on your right, until you reach a junction at the hamlet of Parizot.

(2) Turn right onto the tarmac road and follow it for about 1.3 km. The terrain is quite undulating but presents no particular difficulty. There is very little traffic, but do take care nonetheless, especially if you are accompanied by your pets.

(3) Pass the Moulin de Born and continue along the right-hand branch.

(4) Take a path on the left, following the yellow markings. It’s a grassy, stony path. You’ll be walking through very pleasant woodland until you emerge from the woods. Keep following the yellow markings right to the finish.

(5) At the junction with a road, follow it to the right, then turn right onto the D617 to return to the Château de
Taurines (S/E).

Taurines Castle – a^{13th–14th-century} castle situated in the heart of the small rural village of Taurines. A voluntary organisation has breathed new life into this castle in collaboration with the Compagnons du Devoir, who have created true masterpieces: a spiral staircase with a hollow core, a suspended keystone, a monumental door, fireplaces…
The castle is open to visitors and also hosts socio-cultural events: contemporary art exhibitions, jazz evenings, theatre performances, etc. A signposted walking trail starts from the castle (1h30).
Places to see in the village: the church and its wooden altarpiece.