Château de Cruas, Medieval castle in Cruas, France
The fortified structure stands on a hill above the Rhône Valley, featuring defensive walls, towers, and a Romanesque chapel transformed into a keep.
Construction of the castle began in the 12th century as a refuge for Benedictine monks who established their presence in the area since 804.
The castle includes a private oratory from the late 12th century and a grand Romanesque chapel with architectural elements reflecting medieval religious life.
The municipality offers guided tours throughout the year, allowing visitors to explore the castle grounds and learn about its defensive features.
The fortress remained under continuous monastic control and successfully resisted multiple Huguenot sieges during the religious wars of 1574 and 1585.
Location: Cruas
GPS coordinates: 44.65580,4.76094
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57
Abbaye de Cruas
209 m
Porte du soleil
6.8 km
GR 42
2.6 km
Domaine de Serre de Parc
7.4 km
Bornes milliaires de Cruas
87 m
Ancienne église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Meysse
6 km
Église de Savasse
5.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Didier
3.7 km
Auberge La Cardinale
6.3 km
Croix de Baix
7.1 km
Tour de l'Horloge de Baix
6.3 km
Fontaine de Baix
6.2 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Saulce-sur-Rhône
6.2 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès
4.2 km
Église de Saint-Lager-Bressac
5.8 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Baix
6.1 km
Église Saint-Bauzile de Saint-Bauzile
7.3 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Meysse
6 km
Église Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue du Logis Neuf
2.4 km
Château des Tourettes
4.3 km
Dégagement de l'église
186 m
Église Saint-Régis de La Coucourde
1.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Savasse
6.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Baix
6.5 km
Église Saint-Antoine de Derbières
2.1 km
Relais de poste aux chevaux
6 km
Chapelle fortifiée Saint-Benoît de Cruas
3 m
Temple de Sauzet
7.5 kmReviews
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