Château de Florac, Medieval castle in Florac, France
Château de Florac is a limestone castle sitting on a tuff hill at the town center. The building spreads across several floors with exhibition spaces dedicated to the Cevennes National Park.
The castle was built in the 13th century as part of the Barony of Anduze and was rebuilt in 1652 after damage from the Wars of Religion. Following the French Revolution, it served different purposes before becoming a prison later.
The exhibitions inside show the landscapes and wildlife of the Cevennes as visitors can see them today. You learn about the ways people have lived and worked in this region for centuries.
The castle offers multilingual information, maps for hiking, and advice on lodging and outdoor activities in the area. It serves as a good starting point for exploring the surroundings and understanding the region.
Original prison cell doors and window bars are still visible inside from when the building was used as a jail. These details remind visitors of a chapter in the building's past that many tend to overlook.
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