Château de Retourtour, Medieval fortress ruins in Lamastre, France
The castle ruins stand on a rocky outcrop within a meander of the Doux River, featuring remaining walls with three medieval windows.
The fortress, built in the 10th century by the Pagan-Retourtour family, controlled the route connecting the Rhône Valley to Le Puy-en-Velay.
The name Retourtour comes from the Latin word Retortoris, referring to the peninsula formed by the river bend around the castle.
The castle remains are privately owned and closed to visitors, with only external views available from the surrounding paths.
In the 17th century, five noble dragons reportedly came to save Lamastre inhabitants from a lord who resided in the castle.
Location: Lamastre
GPS coordinates: 44.99080,4.56472
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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