Auriac
The castle is thought to be eleventh century, having been mentioned in 1028. It was seized
by a 'Northen baron' in 1211
during the crusades.
A low, squarish keep stands on a rocky crag commanding the gorge of the
Orbieu river far below. This was defended by a narrow and
irregular enceinte to the west. To the north was a large
building, possibly a hall. All the surviving openings appear
Romanesque.
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