Château de Polignac, Medieval fortress in Polignac, France
The fortress stands on a three-hectare volcanic platform at 800 meters altitude, featuring a 32-meter-high central tower overlooking the Puy valley.
Classified as a historical monument in 1840, the fortress includes defensive structures with 800 meters of ramparts dating from the 12th to 17th centuries.
The fortress maintains connections to French nobility through the Polignac family, including the Duchess of Polignac who served as Marie Antoinette's confidante.
Visitors can explore fourteen points of interest through guided tours available daily at 10:30 and 15:00 from July 6 to August 30.
The fortress contained water sources and sufficient space to accommodate over 1000 people, demonstrating its capacity for extended self-sufficiency.
Location: Polignac
GPS coordinates: 45.06920,3.86028
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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