Stunning medieval residence, with battlements and unique defensive system, Polignac fortress stands on a dyke which serves as a pedestal. It is the birthplace of the illustrious house of Polignac whose turbulent history mingled with that of Velay and France since the Middle Ages.
On this rock Polignac is grafted from the Renaissance many myths and legends, whose content continues to generate, from the fifteenth century, violent polemics. Indeed, where are the remains of the castle today was built in the ancient temple of Apollo, comparable in function to the magical site of Delphi in Greece.
Visit the fortress. Exceptional view from the tower of the fourteenth century (32 meters high!). Single defensive system, succession fortified gates, guard, backyard, courtyard, remains of workshops, various residences of the lords of Polignac, well 83.50 meters deep, oracle wells linked to the legend of the Temple of Apollo, walkway, former prisons. Tray 3 hectares.
The Church of St. Martin of Polignac: a heritage jewel. As early as 1062, the existence of the Church of St. Martin is certified. In the twelfth century, it is with the stately chapel of St. Andéol a priories Abbey Pébrac near Langeac.
Located in the town at Bilhac, a beautiful house of the seventeenth century, beautifully renovated houses the workshops Polignac. Mecca of classes, courses and meetings around the arts and sciences for professionals, aspiring professionals and amateurs. The house can accommodate artists in residence. Music, theater, dance and visual arts are offered in a cultural and festive program.
4 marked trails about 10 km around the fortress.
Walks in all its forms in the 15 villages that make up the town with a rich rural heritage (cross assemblies, banal oven, crosses, chibottes, caves, wooden baking...).
Medieval Fortress: 1st May weekend.
Garage sale mid-May.
National tournament medieval archery: early June.
Village festival the last weekend in July (bowls, food, family, dance, arts and crafts market, international folk group with "Interfolk").
European Heritage Days: 3rd weekend of September.
Race walking "the stride of the castle" on the 1st Saturday of October.
Day of the apple mid-October.
Balloon mid-November.
