Château d'Alba-la-Romaine
Château d'Alba-la-Romaine, Medieval castle and art museum in Alba-la-Romaine, France
The Château d'Alba-la-Romaine stands on elevated ground with stone walls and towers that define its medieval military architecture.
Built in the 12th century, this fortress served as a strategic defensive position for controlling the surrounding Ardèche valley during medieval times.
The castle now functions as an art museum, displaying contemporary works within its historical walls while maintaining its architectural heritage.
Visitors can access the castle through guided tours that explain both the medieval structure and current art exhibitions throughout the year.
The structure combines elements of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture, featuring distinct rounded towers alongside pointed archways.
Location: Alba-la-Romaine
Website: http://chateaudalba.com
GPS coordinates: 44.55514,4.59931
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
Breathing in Ardèche means feeling the warm stone, the wind descending from the gorges, and the clear water stretching between the cliffs. Here, nature tells everything: caves hold traces of the earliest artists, villages nestle against the rocks, and bridges have connected the shores for centuries. Ardèche is not just a landscape; it’s an experience. We walk, climb, pedal, and marvel at the shapes water has carved into the stone. The Pont d’Arc, the Chauvet Cave, the deep gorges, the twisted woods of Païolive—all exude a raw, honest beauty. Between hikes, a hot chocolate in Tain, a castle visit, or a swim remind us that the real wealth here is the time we take.
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