From the Gijou valley, numerous paths, a legacy of ancient agropastoral practices, wind through the tormented reliefs. Higher up, the heavy ridges are the domain of thick forests, long unknown and isolated..
Only wild
In 1970, François Truffaut recounts the incredible story of Victor "The Wild Child". His film is surprising. Not to everyone. The inhabitants of the Lacaune mountains have not forgotten: a "male child, aged 11 to 12" is discovered by hunters near the Col de la Bassine, in 1797. He is naked, growling, and moves on all fours. They lock him up, then expose him in a public place. The attraction attracts crowds from Rodez, from Paris. Finally, he is entrusted to the "good" doctor Itard who tries to "socially" integrate him. This is the educational, interesting part of the film. Intellectually, Victor adapts poorly. He disappears in 1828. Raised by wolves? It's probable. His origins? History lives on hypotheses.
Only wild
In 1970, François Truffaut recounts the incredible story of Victor "The Wild Child". His film is surprising. Not to everyone. The inhabitants of the Lacaune mountains have not forgotten: a "male child, aged 11 to 12" is discovered by hunters near the Col de la Bassine, in 1797. He is naked, growling, and moves on all fours. They lock him up, then expose him in a public place. The attraction attracts crowds from Rodez, from Paris. Finally, he is entrusted to the "good" doctor Itard who tries to "socially" integrate him. This is the educational, interesting part of the film. Intellectually, Victor adapts poorly. He disappears in 1828. Raised by wolves? It's probable. His origins? History lives on hypotheses.
Practical informations
Geolocation
Latitude :
43.714444
/ Longitude :
2.616174
Additional location
Parking : Après le pont, sur la gauche en bas du village
Description
1
Depuis le parking, prendre la rue qui remonte au hameau et tourner à gauche avant l’église protestante. Emprunter le sentier de la Portanelle qui grimpe entre les murs des pierres. Au coin d’une habitation près de l’église, descendre à gauche vers le ruisseau. À la première bifurcation, monter à droite pour passer aux ruines de Siane. Après un petit ruisseau, monter un sentier escarpé à droite.
2
Sur la large piste, virer à gauche. À la patte d’oie 150 m plus loin, tourner à gauche.
3
Au col de la Bassine, virer deux fois à droite vers une piste. Passer par la gauche au-dessus du hameau de Malefayère. Au croisement, poursuivre tout droit.
4
Sur le terre-plein, descendre la piste à droite.
5
À la troisième épingle, s’enfoncer dans l’allée à gauche. Par le chemin creux qui succède, descendre jusqu’à Gijounet.