Collonges la Rouge

Once a stopping-point on the pilgrims' route to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain and domain of the Viscount ofTurenne, this village of red sandstone is famous for the exceptional quality of its architecture. Explore the village at your leisure and discover its castles, houses with turrets and bartizans, old market hall and lauze-stone roofs. Guided tours for individuals in season (duration: 1hr); times vary. Tours for groups of more than 20 people all year by prior arrangement. Duration: 1hr 30. Tours in sign language available for the hearing-impaired. Prizewinner at the 2006 Tourist Innovation awards.