Descours castle, Medieval castle ruins in Merlas, France.
The stone remains of Descours castle emerge from vegetation near the village of Saint-Sixte, displaying architectural elements from past centuries.
German forces burned this late 19th-century castle on June 21, 1944, during an attack against French resistance fighters who used it as headquarters.
The castle ruins connect to regional heritage sites, including the Chartreuse Regional Nature Park and Lake Saint-Sixte's archaeological discoveries.
Visitors reach the castle ruins through marked paths from Saint-Sixte village, with parking available near the main road intersection.
The structure's remnants stand as a memorial to World War II resistance activities, marked by two resistance members' execution in nearby Nouvelière.
Location: Merlas
Address: CJFP+W2, 38620 Merlas, France
Website: http://picsparadise.fr/2022/08/14/chateau-de-saint-sixte
GPS coordinates: 45.42493,5.63500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:06
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