Camarès, Aveyron
This little fortified town was initially called Camberès. It was built during the 11th century.
The upper town still contains many vestiges of the medieval village.
Camares has indeed retained an ancient gate that used to lead to the long gone castle.
However, its 11th century Romanesque bridge, Le Pont Vieux (Old Bridge) that spans the Dourdou is still in use.
Interestingly, this little town was one of the main protestant bastions of Aveyron during the 16th century Wars of Religion.
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