Château de Craux, Medieval castle in Genestelle, France.
Château de Craux is a stone fortress situated on the Craux volcano at 650 meters altitude with three round towers. These towers overlook the Volane and Sandron valleys below.
The castle was built in the 12th century as a hunting lodge for the Ucel family, who were co-lords of Antraigues. It remained inhabited until 1944.
The castle served as a filming location for the 1974 movie 'Le Secret' with Jean-Louis Trintignant and Philippe Noiret. This cinematic chapter brought the location attention beyond the local region.
The fortress sits on a volcanic plateau and is best accessed during clear weather conditions. The location is straightforward to reach from Genestelle.
Today farmers work the grounds around the castle, raising goats and growing vegetables on the estate. This agricultural activity keeps the location living and functional.
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