Château de Boissières, Medieval fortress in Boissières, France.
The castle features four defensive towers with 1.5-meter thick limestone walls and includes both a high entrance gate and vaulted guard room.
In the early 18th century, during the Camisard War in Languedoc, Françoise de Calvière provided shelter to Protestant rebels at the castle.
The entrance hall contains a stone inscription reading 'Fuy proces e quereles', referencing a lawsuit between villagers and Nicolas de Calvière.
The castle opens its doors to visitors during Heritage Days, offering access to fourteen rooms including the King's Chamber and opium smoking room.
The castle includes a wind mill predating the 17th century and an ice house that was later transformed into a tomb.
Location: Boissières
GPS coordinates: 43.77370,4.23396
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:02
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