Château de Chanac, Medieval castle in Chanac, France
The castle features a square stone keep with multiple levels, surrounded by a moat connecting to a clock tower and remaining fortification walls.
Originally constructed around 1194 by the Crown of Aragon, the castle became property of the bishops of Mende in 1220 who built the current keep.
The château served as a summer residence for the bishops of Mende until the French Revolution, representing ecclesiastical power in the Gévaudan region.
The castle grounds open to visitors during Heritage Days and Garden Days, offering access to gardens containing two-hundred-year-old trees.
During the Hundred Years War, Château de Chanac remained one of the few castles in Gévaudan that resisted occupation by English forces.
Location: Chanac
GPS coordinates: 44.46610,3.34720
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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