Castellas de Montpeyroux, Medieval castle ruins in Montpeyroux, France.
The fortress contains tall crenelated walls with rectangular towers surrounding an enclosure, positioned on elevated ground overlooking the Hérault valley.
Founded in 1070 by a descendant of Saint-Guilhem, the castle evolved into a village before English forces damaged it during the Hundred Years' War in 1384.
The site includes remnants of a 19th-century convent and a chapel from 1863 dedicated to Notre-Dame de la Salette within the medieval fortification walls.
Visitors can reach the castle through a marked path from the village parking area, requiring a ten-minute walk up the hill to access the ruins.
The fortress walls display two distinct construction periods: the original 12th-15th century fortifications and later additions from the 19th-20th centuries.
Location: Montpeyroux
GPS coordinates: 43.70560,3.51012
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:52
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