Château de Lesdiguières, Medieval castle ruins in Le Glaizil, France.
The castle covers 14,000 square meters of land, with stone walls and remnants of a chapel situated at an elevation of 881 meters.
Built in 1571 by François de Bonne, Duke of Lesdiguières, the castle suffered severe damage in 1692 when mercenaries from Savoy burned the buildings.
The castle chapel, constructed in 1604, contained a mausoleum for the Duke of Lesdiguières and his family until the French Revolution.
A 2.1-kilometer discovery trail circles the castle grounds, offering a 45-minute walk with minimal elevation change of 20 meters.
Local legends tell of unexplained phenomena near the castle, while a mysterious tunnel beneath the ruins raises questions about regional connections.
Location: Le Glaizil
Address: Lesdiguières
GPS coordinates: 44.76700,5.97610
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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