Bournazel lies on the heights of the Cordes plateau, surrounded by green hills and woodland. The village brings together several periods of architectural history: the listed Croix du 16e siècle, the Gothic Église Saint-Barthélemy and the privately owned Château de Boisse. Cycling, a circular trail and a meeting with a local producer offer other ways to explore. This makes it possible to shape a stay around your interests, balancing architectural heritage, time outdoors and local produce.

Church and Cross in Bournazel

The listed Croix du 16e siècle stands in Bournazel’s village square. The Église Saint-Barthélemy is a Gothic building dating from the 12th century, remodelled in the 15th, 16th and 19th centuries. One of the earliest texts to mention the church dates from 1136. It also preserves a relic of Saint Clair, described as the first bishop of Albi.

The privately owned Château de Boisse

The Château de Boisse dates from the 15th and 16th centuries and has a cohesive main structure. Its façade is crowned by a projecting round tower. The cohesive main structure describes its overall form, while the tower is a specific feature of the façade. The tower projects from the façade.

Comparing the dates makes it easier to put things in context: the church dates back to the 12th century, and its alterations continued into the 19th century. The 16th century links one phase of alterations to the church with the date of the Croix; the château also dates from the 15th and 16th centuries.

Cycling and hiking

You can cycle in Bournazel; the Vélo-route runs near the D30. Check route conditions before setting out. The “De Bournazel à Mouzieys-Panens” circular hiking trail starts and ends in Bournazel. It offers numerous views of the northern side of Cordes-sur-Ciel; visibility depends on the weather and vegetation. The locations differ: Bournazel is both the starting point and destination of the circular trail, while the Vélo-route runs near the D30.

Nearby, Balades Occit’ânes offers a one-day donkey excursion towards Bournazel; the walk takes about three hours. Check reservation requirements and operating conditions in advance. The approximate three-hour duration refers to the walk, not to the entire one-day excursion.

Local produce

In Bournazel, visitors can meet a local producer and talk with them about their products. If you plan to meet one, check in advance whether the producer in question is available. A local producer prepares foie gras in the traditional way. Arrange access in advance if you are planning a possible visit.

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