Chastel-Marlhac, Medieval castle in Le Monteil, France
The castle sits on a basalt plateau measuring 1000 meters long and 800 meters wide, featuring basalt columns reaching heights of 30 meters.
In 532, the fortress demonstrated strong resistance against Thierry I, son of Clovis, during his campaign to control the Auvergne region.
The Saint-Victor-and-Sainte-Madeleine church, built in the 12th century, combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements within the castle grounds.
Multiple hiking paths lead to the castle summit, providing different views of the Sumène Valley and surrounding Cantal mountains.
Archaeological excavations revealed a 4th-century statue, now preserved in the National Antiquities Museum, among numerous Roman pottery pieces.
Location: Le Monteil
GPS coordinates: 45.32497,2.51083
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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