Château de Lussan, Medieval castle in Lussan, France
The Château de Lussan stands on a rocky platform with four corner towers, featuring a grand room with a painted ceiling from the 17th century and a clock tower. The structure combines defensive elements with residential spaces that show practical use across multiple centuries.
The Audibert family built the castle at the end of the 15th century as a fortified residence. Over time the building was adapted and now serves as the administrative center for the local municipality.
The castle displays southern French building traditions that blend medieval fortification design with residential features typical of the local architecture of this region.
Visitors can access the parapet walk to view the surrounding farmland and distant Cévennes mountains. Access should be checked in advance since the building remains an active administrative office with limited visiting hours.
The tallest tower contains a bell cage and serves as both a clock and an observation post for the surrounding landscape. On clear days the view extends toward the Mediterranean coast in the distance.
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