Château de Luc, Medieval castle in Luc, France.
The castle features a square tower and remnants of fortified walls positioned on a strategic hilltop between Gévaudan and Vivarais regions.
The castle's construction dates back to the 12th century and served as a toll point along the Regordane Way for pilgrims traveling to Saint Gilles.
The keep was transformed into a chapel in 1878, with local residents adding a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary at its summit.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through a gently sloping path that leads to the entrance without requiring climbing equipment.
Robert Louis Stevenson documented the castle's hilltop ruins and Virgin Mary statue in his book 'Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes.'
Location: Luc
GPS coordinates: 44.65213,3.88900
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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