Château de Laroque, Medieval castle in Laroque, France
The stone fortress stands on a limestone plateau, featuring a 27-meter-high pentagonal keep that dominates the village of Laroque in Hérault.
The construction of Château de Laroque began in 1100, initially serving as a military stronghold under the ownership of the Baron de Sauve.
The castle bell, presented by Bertrand de Saussan in 1630, received classification as a historical artifact on November 18, 1942.
Visitors can examine the medieval architecture through guided tours of the castle's staircases, facades, and residential buildings from the 12th century.
The pentagonal keep originally reached 36 meters before being reduced on Richelieu's orders following the Wars of Rohan.
Location: Laroque
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 43.92250,3.72379
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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