Château d'Allègre, Medieval castle ruins in Allègre-les-Fumades, France
The stone fortress extends over 150 meters along a cliff, featuring vertical arrow slits and multiple towers that demonstrate medieval military architecture.
The castle's first documentation dates to 1136 when Bernard de Ferreyroles paid homage to the Baron of Alès, marking its role in feudal hierarchy.
The castle structure reflects the Languedoc medieval society where equal inheritance rights led to multiple noble families sharing ownership of the fortress.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through a designated entrance near the parking area, located 45 kilometers north of Nîmes.
The fortress contained twelve separate noble residences within its walls, functioning as a village exclusively for knights during the medieval period.
Location: Allègre-les-Fumades
GPS coordinates: 44.19687,4.26553
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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