Château de Craux, Medieval castle in Genestelle, France.
The stone fortress stands at 650 meters altitude on the Craux volcano, with three round towers overlooking the Volane and Sandron valleys.
Built in the 12th century as a hunting lodge for the Ucel family, co-lords of Antraigues, the castle remained inhabited until 1944.
The castle served as a filming location for the 1974 movie 'Le Secret' with Jean-Louis Trintignant, Philippe Noiret, and Marlène Jobert.
The municipality of Genestelle acquired the castle in 1994 and initiated major renovation works in 2002 to stabilize the structure.
The castle grounds now house farmers who maintain goat breeding and vegetable cultivation activities while preserving the estate.
Location: Genestelle
GPS coordinates: 44.71110,4.37320
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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